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
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
Last Update November 14th 2025: i have still been shooting with the Fujifilm 18mm 1.4WR lens, although not as much as I’d like as I have had so many other items to work with lately. But everytime I use it, it still impresses me a lot with its sharpness and rendering. For a broader overview … Read more
Last updated March 23rd 2026: Note on Compact Cameras:If you’re looking for genuinely pocketable cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI or Ricoh GR IV, I’ve covered those separately in my dedicated Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography 2026 guide. This article is different — it’s for people who want a more capable travel camera system with … Read more
Last updated January 12th 2026: This article is based on real-world testing. I’ve used the Fujifilm X100VI since its release, and the OM System OM-3 was tested extensively throughout August — including on my latest trip to Moalboal in the Philippines. I know some people will say “why compare a fixed-lens camera to an interchangeable-lens … Read more
Updated for 2026: This guide follows my minimalist Fuji philosophy — instead of chasing every lens, build a simple 1, 2 or 3 lens kit that actually gets used. Last Updated March 2026: Of all the articles that I have written, this one remains one of my favourites as it is still highly relevant and … Read more
Last updated January 2026: Another year has nearly passed and yet I still find myself using my X-T5 as much as ever. In all honesty, I’ve been considering adding the Fuji 150-600mm and 500mm f/5.6 and using it for wildlife photography in Scotland and I have now added the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 II lens to … Read more
Updated October 2025: This review has been refreshed to confirm current pricing, performance, and real-world impressions of the XF 35mm f/2 on the latest Fujifilm bodies. The lens remains one of the best-value standard primes in the Fuji lineup — compact, reliable, and still the smart buy for most shooters. Is the Fuji 35mm f2 … Read more
Last Updated February 2026: Despite using a lot of cameras while writing articles for my website, the X-T5 remains the camera that I reach for when I’m with my family on personal trips and, the one I enjoy using the most, well, alongside my X100VI too. What I’ve found since moving to Scotland a couple … Read more
Updated April 2026 — This review covers the newer XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR version released in 2022, not the older non-WR model. After using it extensively alongside Fuji’s 18mm and 33mm WR lenses, here’s how it holds up today. Introduction The original Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 was one of the lenses I owned … Read more