Monica

Fujifilm’s X Series system is famous for producing beautiful skin tones, so it’s an obvious choice for taking photos of people and portrait photography. When I started as a photographer, I was more interested in taking pictures of places and things while traveling, but soon learned that pictures of people can be the most memorable … Read more

The Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 lens is the second lens I ever owned for my Fuji system. I’d read countless reviews calling this lens “the standard by which other Fuji lenses are judged”, and after scouring sample photos on Flickr I knew it was the one for me. But that was ten years ago, in … Read more

If you’re on the market for bokeh, you’re in the right place. At least, that’s why I first bought Fuji’s 56mm f1.2 lens. I got addicted to that super shallow depth of field offered by Fuji’s fast prime lenses, and wanted to take it to the next level. Using my Fuji lenses for portraits of … Read more

Even though Fuji is famous for its fast prime lenses, you may also know that they make a series of lenses known as Red Badge zooms. The Fuji 50-140 is one of a small number of lenses to “earn” that title. It’s got the key features of a premium lens: constant f2.8 aperture, optical image … Read more

If you’re new to the Fuji X Series lens system, there’s a good chance you’re grappling with a decision between Fuji’s 23mm and 35mm lens offerings. After all, these two focal lengths are incredibly versatile. Plus, Fujifilm is known for its stunning prime lenses, so every Fuji photographer should have at least one in their … Read more

Fuji’s 23mm f2 WR landed in my photography kit after I booked a trip to Iceland, and knew I’d need a solid set of Fujifilm lenses that could withstand the snow and rain of a really rugged climate. That is to say: I originally brought this lens out of necessity, rather than passion. But after … Read more