The stress in my house has reached fever pitch in the last few weeks—palpable, chaotic, draining, and upsetting. I haven’t felt capable of thinking, let alone picking up a camera with any thought of inspiration. If I’m completely honest, I’ve been about as close to breaking as I’ve ever experienced. I’ve had to summon all … Read more
In this final article in my series testing whether the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 II can really be considered a bag of primes, I’m putting it up against the Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 WR, the latest version of what is arguably Fujifilm’s finest portrait lens. Unlike the other prime lenses featured in this series, the … Read more
One of the first prime lenses that photographers are often encouraged to buy is a 50mm equivalent lens, and for good reason. It’s a focal length that sits comfortably between wide-angle and telephoto, making it incredibly versatile. Step back a little and it can capture context and tell a story. Move closer and it becomes … Read more
One of the most common claims I hear about the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is that it’s like having a bag full of prime lenses in a single package. As someone who owns both the zoom and several of Fujifilm’s premium primes, I wanted to put that claim to the test. … Read more
2026 has been a pretty eventful year for me so far. It started off in the Philippines, trying to sell our belongings and arrange our international family move back to Scotland. Sorting out all the loose ends while also getting a home organised from the other side of the world was a bit of a … Read more
I’ve heard it said on multiple occasions that the Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 II is like having a bag full of primes. That sounded great to me as I’ve primarily shot primes on Fuji over the last few years and while my 18-55mm was a bargain when it came with my X-T5, I can’t help but … Read more
A lot has happened already in 2026. At the end of January, Sofia, my mum and I arrived in our new home in Perthshire, Scotland and, after getting over the initial jetlag, we’ve managed to settle in quickly. I had never been to this particular area before, so moving here was a bit of a … Read more
Last updated: July 18th 2026: I’ve been extensively shooting the lenses mentioned below alongside the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II to see if it truly replaces a “bag of primes.” You can read my full deep-dive into that project here. I’ve been shooting Fujifilm cameras since the original X-Pro1. Over the years … Read more
I own some of Fujifilm’s sharpest primes. For years I’ve been a prime-only shooter with Fuji. I only ended up with the 18–55mm because it was the kit option available when I needed an X-T5. I didn’t buy it on purpose — yet on a family walk in the Scottish Highlands, it quietly proved its … Read more
Arriving in Scotland It’s been exactly one week since we finally touched down in Scotland. All those weeks and months of preparation didn’t really take the stress out of the move, nor the 28-hour journey back. We’ve left a lot of things in the Philippines — some not important, others more sentimental in value. Despite … Read more