One of the great things about the Nikon Z6III (which I reviewed here) is that it really doesn’t require much to be incredibly comfortable, durable and give professional results. Unlike some of my Fuji bodies, where I needed to add grips and other accessories, the Z6III really doesn’t require much at all. This is one … Read more
Update — January 2026 I’m three days away from relocating to Scotland and will be shooting in the Scottish Highlands. That will require a different setup to the kits below, as I’ll prioritise landscape and wildlife work. For travel photography, however, these remain my go-to Nikon Z6 III lens kits — simple, lightweight, and built … Read more
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? The Fujifilm X-T5 is, in my opinion, Fuji’s best photographer’s camera. The image quality is excellent, the handling is unique in today’s market, and the autofocus, despite what some say, is more than good enough in most real situations. But the internet will tell you … Read more
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
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
Last updated: April 2026 — tested with the Nikon Z6III, Zf and Z8 in real-world use. 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 … Read more