As photographers, we love to pretend we’re being sensible. We tell ourselves we need to choose between two lenses — one or the other, that’s it. We can’t justify owning both… at least, that’s what we say out loud. But the truth is we’re already quietly picturing both in the bag — it’s just a … Read more
35mm is the focal length I always come back to. I own a 35mm (or the equivalent) in every system I shoot, so it’s a critical lens for me — and for a lot of photographers who want a single prime they can rely on day in, day out. The question is: does the Nikon … Read more
Ah, another 50mm f/1.8 lens. Great… but wait — this one’s different. My first 50mm was the plastic-fantastic Canon 50mm f/1.8 back on a humble 450D. I’m not knocking it — it was great value, and at that point in my photography journey, I was still learning and genuinely amazed at how much better it … 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
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
Updated October 2025 — After using the XF 33mm f/1.4 WR for over a year alongside Fuji’s other premium primes, here’s how it holds up and whether it still feels like the right choice amongst the growing X-mount lineup. Is this a worthy successor to Fuji’s legendary 35mm f/1.4? I’ve loved the 50mm equivalent focal … Read more