Best Fujifilm Lenses

Best for

Street photography, travel, everyday use and bad weather

Skip it if

You want the fastest low-light lens or the shallowest depth of field

My verdict

This is the practical first lens for most Fuji photographers. It is compact, weather-resistant and reasonably priced.

This is my go-to option when I want a small lens and I do not know what the weather will do. The field of view works for street photography without forcing every photograph into a dramatic wide or telephoto look.

Best for

Portraits, street portraits, low light and shallow depth of field

Skip it if

You mainly shoot wider street scenes or want one compact everyday lens

My verdict

This is the Fuji lens I choose when the photograph is about the person rather than the environment.

The 56mm is one of the most enjoyable Fuji lenses I have used. The focal length gives portraits separation, and the f/1.2 aperture is useful when the light drops. It is more specialised than the 35mm, which is exactly why it works so well for portraits.

Best for

Travel, video, vlogging and carrying one lens

Skip it if

You prefer prime lenses or need strong subject separation in low light

My verdict

This is the sensible one-lens setup when flexibility and optical stabilisation matter more than a very wide aperture.

I used this zoom for street photography videos with the X-T3 because that camera does not have in-body stabilisation. It covers useful wide, normal and short-telephoto views without asking you to stop and change lenses.

Best for

Wide-angle street work, landscapes, architecture, nature and low light

Skip it if

You want a normal perspective or the flexibility of a zoom

My verdict

Choose this when you want a fast, weather-resistant wide prime that can also focus close.

The 16mm opens up photographs that are not possible with the normal lenses above. It is wide without being a slow specialist lens, and the f/1.4 aperture keeps it useful for handheld work after dark.

Best for

Landscapes, architecture, interiors and cityscapes

Skip it if

You want a compact prime or regularly shoot moving subjects in low light

My verdict

This is the flexible ultra-wide option. The zoom range is the reason to choose it over the 16mm prime.

The 10–24mm gives landscape and architecture photographers far more control over framing than a single wide focal length. Optical stabilisation helps when shooting handheld, although it matters less if you already work from a tripod.