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Best Fujifilm Lenses in 2026 — My Picks After Years Shooting Fuji

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A selection of Fuji's best lenses photographed together on a black background with shallow depth of field and in dramatic light.

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

Fujifilm 18–55mm f/2.8–4 Review: What a Reluctant Prime Shooter Learned in the Scottish Highlands

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The Fuji X-T5 with XF 18-55mm lens sat on a wet rock in the Scottish Highlands covered in water. A young girl sits in the background in waterproof clothing looking out to the view beyond.

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

First Steps in Scotland — and why I reached for the Fuji X100VI

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A young girl framed by a hollow in a tree smiling back towards the camera. Photo is taken on a Fujifilm X100VI camera.

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

Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IV: Which Compact Camera Is Better in 2026?

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Black and white photo of a man walking down a pier in silhouette. Photo taken on the Ricoh GRIV camera.

I own both the Fujifilm X100VI and the Ricoh GR IV, and I’ve also shot extensively with the Ricoh GR III. Recently, I’ve been using the GR IV quite a lot and spent time comparing it directly to the GR III. While it is a better camera overall, I’ll be honest — the updates feel … Read more

Best Fujifilm Lenses for Family Photography 2026 — the lenses I actually use as a dad.

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a young girl stares at rice sticking to her fingers while others reach for food and drink in the background.

If you want to capture those special moments of your children then (like me) you probably want to see a real jump up in image quality from what you can get on your phone camera. But not all lenses are equal. Basic zoom lenses, while versatile, don’t always separate your photos from the crowd or … Read more

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 Review — Compact, Yes, But Does It Impress?

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A reflection of the watermill in Lower Slaugter in the Cotswolds. Photo is taken on the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 lens.

I originally bought the Fujifilm 50mm f/2 to complete my set of small, weather-sealed primes alongside the 23mm f/2 and 35mm f/2. Both of those lenses impressed — more so the 35mm f/2, which I found sharp, fast to focus, and great value. I’ve written a guide to the best Fujifilm lenses if you want … Read more

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Real-World Comparison from Someone Who Actually Owns Both

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The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting with both the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6III since first publishing this comparison, alongside cameras like the Nikon Z8, Nikon Zf and Fujifilm GFX100S. That extra use has made the differences between these two cameras clearer rather than … Read more

Nikon Z6III vs Fujifilm X-T5 in 2025: Full Frame, Little to Gain?

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The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Note that this article is more about how the cameras make you feel and shoot. I did a detailed comparison of the Fuji X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III here. I also compared the Nikon Z6III vs Nikon Z8. I recently wrote about why the Nikon ZF is an important camera and will compare it with the … Read more

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Review — Beautiful, Sharp… but Do You Really Need f/1.2?

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A Fujiiflm XF 56mm 1.2WR lens mounted on a Fuji X-T5 camera. Photographed on a black background in dramatic lighting. This image shows the view from the front of the camera including the lens element.

Last Update February 23rd 2026:I’ve continued shooting with the XF 56mm f/1.2 WR this year, it’s a lens I’ll likley never sell. My impressions remain the same: the autofocus isn’t as quick as Fuji’s linear-motor primes, but the image quality wide open is still fantastic — and every time I use it, I’m reminded why … Read more

Fujifilm in the Philippines: Why I Choose It Over Every Other System

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The Fujifilm GFX100S camera on a black background in dramatic light. Photographed in my studio in the Philippines

Living and working as a photographer in the Philippines has taught me a lot about what really matters in a camera — and it’s why, after owning almost every major system, I still choose to shoot Fujifilm for my own work. I’ve just written an article talking about why I still shoot the X100VI. Over … Read more