Ask a lot of photographers about fast lenses and their eyes will light up. It’s the dream for many of us to own our brand’s premium prime — that exotic, wide-aperture lens that promises creamy backgrounds and the kind of subject separation you just can’t fake. With bokeh and shallow depth of field more fashionable … 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. Over the years I’ve owned Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic and OM System bodies alongside … Read more
This review of the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR is what I’d call a live review. I’ll continue updating it with new insights and images as I spend more time with the lens. As a prime shooter and the owner of the XF 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm, I already consider this series of … Read more
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 body?” I heard the same … Read more
Updated October 2025: 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. So you’ve got your X-T5 — which I personally think is the best photography camera Fujifilm makes right now. But with the sheer amount of Fuji … Read more
Even in 2025 — after using cameras as diverse as the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III/IIIx, and systems from Nikon and OM System — the X-T5 still strikes the best balance I’ve found between performance and portability. It blends physical control dials with speed of use in a way that keeps me reaching for it … Read more
It’s a fair question. The internet has been flooded with praise for Fuji’s little retro-looking camera, and at times the hype has felt louder than the shutter itself. But here’s the thing: I’ve lived with it for over a year. I’ve owned the X100T, the X100V, and I still use other cameras from Nikon, OM … Read more
Is the Fuji 35mm f2 really the best bang-for-your-buck standard Fuji prime in 2025? On paper, it looks like the obvious choice compared to the more expensive 33mm f1.4 WR and the original 35mm f1.4 — but Fuji shooters know things aren’t always that simple. At 23mm, for example, I would actually recommend skipping straight … Read more
Last updated: 3 Oct 2025 Field-tested through 2024–2025: This article is based on months of real-world use of the Fujifilm X-T5 across travel, street, and family/documentary shooting in the Philippines and the UK. Every accessory below is something I’ve personally used (or tested against a credible alternative) and would happily recommend. If you’re choosing between … Read more
Updated October 2025 — 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