Reviewing All of My Fujifilm Gear

Camera Bodies

1. Fujifilm XT3

   • Rating: 9/10

   • Pros: First hybrid camera with 4K 60fps, great image quality, good autofocus after Kaizen update

   • Cons: Battery life, 30-minute record limit, overheating issues in extreme conditions

   • Still highly recommended, especially for its current value

2. Fujifilm XT5

   • Rating: 9/10 (8.5/10 due to supply issues)

   • Pros: 40MP sensor, improved IBIS, better video capabilities (6.2K), good autofocus

   • Cons: No battery grip option, supply chain issues

3. Fujifilm XH2S

   • Rating: 7/10 (potential for 9.5/10 if issues are resolved)

   • Pros: Open gate recording, great ergonomics, good autofocus (when working correctly)

   • Cons: Recent firmware updates have caused autofocus issues, external cooling fan design is awkward

Lenses

1. Fujifilm 16mm F1.4 WR

   • Pros: Great image quality, weather-resistant

   • Cons: Loud autofocus for video

2. Fujifilm 18mm F1.4

   • Pros: Fast autofocus, great image quality, quiet for video

3. Fujifilm 33mm F1.4

   • Pros: Quiet autofocus, great for video and portraits

4. Fujifilm 50mm F1.0

   • Pros: Unique F1.0 aperture, excellent for portraits

   • Cons: Some chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes

5. Fujifilm 16-80mm F4

   • Pros: Versatile range, excellent image stabilization, weather-sealed

6. Fujifilm 10-24mm F4 WR

   • Pros: Weather-sealed, great for wide-angle shots and video

7. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8

   • Pros: Excellent image quality, versatile range, weather-sealed

   • Cons: Considered "boring" due to F2.8 aperture

8. Fujifilm 70-300mm

   • Pros: Excellent image quality, works well with teleconverters

9. Fujifilm 150-600mm

   • Pros: Lightweight, good image quality in good light

   • Cons: Slow aperture at telephoto end (F8)

10. Fujifilm 200mm F2

    • Pros: Exceptional image quality, great for sports and portraits

    • Cons: Very expensive, large and heavy

Adapters and Third-Party Lenses

• Discussed options for adapting Canon FD and EF lenses to Fujifilm bodies

• Mentioned Viltrox, Fringer, and Metabones adapters for various lens systems

Additional Notes

• The reviewer has an emotional attachment to the Fujifilm brand due to its role in their professional development

• Emphasized the importance of firmware updates and potential issues they can cause

• Discussed the value of buying used equipment when possible

• Highlighted the strengths of Fujifilm's APS-C system and lens lineup

This comprehensive review provides insights into a wide range of Fujifilm equipment, covering both the strengths and weaknesses of various cameras and lenses. The reviewer's experience with using this equipment professionally adds valuable context to the assessments.