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Last Update May 7th 2026: I’ve now spent much longer shooting with the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 WR across family photography, travel, landscapes and everyday life, and my opinion of it has only improved with time. Despite now shooting extensively with multiple systems including high-end Nikon full-frame gear, this is still one of the Fuji … Read more
Last updated 4th July 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
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 May 2026: Of all the articles that I have written, this one remains one of my favourites as it is still highly relevant and its intent is … Read more
Last updated June 2026: Another year has passed and yet I still find myself using my X-T5 as much as ever. I have now added the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 II lens to my kit. Is the Fujifilm X-T5 Still Worth Buying in 2026? As I write this in June 2026, the X-T5 remains one of … Read more
Updated April 2026: This review has been refreshed to reflect current pricing, performance, and continued real-world use of the XF 35mm f/2 on the latest Fujifilm bodies. It remains one of the best-value standard primes in the Fuji lineup — compact, reliable, and still the smart choice 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
Last Updated 1st September 2026: This article was completely rewritten in August 2026 and has been updated again in Septemeber 2026 to ensure it reflects the current market. Every recommendation has been re-evaluated against the latest generation of camera bodies to help you make the best buying decision. Table of contents: Click the links to … Read more
Last Updated May 2026 — After using the X100VI quite a bit since moving to Scotland at the beginning of 2026, and as stock availability of the X100VI has improved significantly, the odds have tilted further in the X100VI’s favour in my opinion — unless you can find a great deal on a used X100V. … Read more