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SIGMA 10-18MM F2.8 - BETTER THAN THE 10-24MM?

The new Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 is a serious competitor to Fuji's 10-24mm. I put it through it's paces shooting landscapes with in northern Norway.

FUJIFILM XF16-80MM F4 REVIEW - A DO-IT-ALL LENS?

I’ve been using the Fujifilm XF16-80mm for over a year now and taken it with me all over the world. It’s probably the lens that I get asked most about so here are my thoughts on how it performs as a landscape and travel lens.

FUJIFILM XF150-600MM - FUJI'S LONGEST LENS

I took the Fujifilm XF150-600mm telephoto lens to Namibia and South Africa to put it through it’s paces shooting distant landscapes. Thanks to Fujifilm Portugal for letting me borrow it.

Equipment, Fujifilm, Landscapes, REVIEWS, VideoAndy MumfordNovember 5, 2023fujfilm, fuji review, fujifilm 150-600 review, telephoto lenses, reviewsComment

FUJIFILM X-S20 - HANDS ON REVIEW

I’ve been using the new Fujifilm X-S20 for the last week around Lisbon. It’s an update of the X-S10, a camera I really like and still use it today for my videos. Thanks to Fujifilm Portugal for letting me borrow it.

FUJIFILM 8MM F3.5 - HANDS ON REVIEW

The new 8mm f3,5 WR lens is Fujifilm widest angle prime lens, and I've been using it for the last week around Lisbon. Thanks to Fujifilm Portugal for letting me borrow it.

MAVIC 3 CLASSIC - A LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHERS REVIEW

I’ve been using the Mavic 3 Classic for a couple of months for trips to Norway, Greenland and Iceland and putting it through it’s paces. Here are my thoughts after long term usage creating images and cinematic video. Thanks to DJI who sent me the Mavic 3 for this review.

BEST LANDSCAPE LENS FOR THE GFX? GF20-35MM REVIEW

I've wanted to try the GF20-35mm f4 wide angle lens since Fuji announced it last year. I took it to Lofoten last month to put it through it’s paces shooting winter landscapes

WHAT'S IN MY BAG FOR A LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP - 2023 EDITION

It's been a couple of years since I last did an overview of all my gear for photography and what I take with me on trips, so here's what I'll be using for my photography this year.

Equipment, Fujifilm, Landscapes, VideoAndy MumfordFebruary 1, 2023gear, equipment, fuji, fujifilm, xt5, backpacks, f-stop, tripod, what's in my bag, packing, GFX100SComment

FUJIFILM X-T5 - HANDS ON REVIEW

I’ve had the new Fujifilm X-T5 for a couple of weeks now, and in this review I’ll give my thoughts on Fuji’s update to the X-T4 and how it compares with the flagship X-H2 cameras. *Actually the camera does feature F Log 2 video recording. **Apologies for the occasional dropping of focus. I was using my X-S10 and hadn’t set the auto focus settings correctly.

VILTROX 13MM F1.4 - BEST FAST WIDE PRIME FOR FUJI?

I've been using the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 for a couple of months now for landscape photography. In this review I look at how good it is for landscapes, and also for shooting astro or aurora.

FUJIFILM X-H2 - A HANDS ON REVIEW

Last week I had the chance to spend 5 days shooting with Fujifilm's latest flaghship camera, the 40mp X-H2. Here are my thoughts on what's probably the biggest jump in performance in an X Series camera since the X-T2

DJI MAVIC 2 - TWO MONTH REVIEW

aerial photography, drones, Equipment, Landscapes, REVIEWS, VideoAndy MumfordJune 18, 2022drones, drone review, mavic 3, dji, dji mavic 3, dji mavic 3 cine, reviews, gear, equipment, icelandComment

FULL FRAME TO FUJIFILM - 6 YEARS AS A LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER WITH THE FUJI X SYSTEM

Back in 2015 I switched from using a full frame system to the Fuji X system and in this video I talk about what effect it’s had on my photography, both professionally and personally.

Equipment, Fujifilm, Landscapes, Reviews, VideoAndy MumfordJanuary 9, 2022Fujfilm, fuji, x series, x system, landscape photography, fuji reviews, photographyComment

Fuji’s Best Mid Range Zoom? XF16-55mm Review

I took the 16-55mm with me on a recent trip to the Dolomites to put it through it’s paces for landscape photography. Usually I’m not a huge fan of mid range zooms, but I really enjoyed using this lens.

DJI Air 2S - 3 Month Review

I’ve been using the DJI Air 2S for about 3 months now. I bought it to replace my Mavic 2 Pro because I wanted something lighter for hiking but with the same quality output. The Air 2S has been with me now to Iceland and the Dolomites, and with the Mavic 3 Pro just about to be announced, here are my thoughts on this excellent little drone.

FUJIFILM 100-400MM - A PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW

I'm a huge fan of using telephoto lenses for my landscape photography, and I've been curious about the XF100-400mm for a long time, so I took it with me on a recent trip to Iceland, along with the 2x teleconverter, to see what it was like to use in the field.

WHAT I PACK FOR AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING & PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP - VIDEO

I’ll be heading to Norway at the end of the month for a week’s photography in Senja. We’ll be camping out in the mountains so packing involves taking photography gear as well as stuff for camping and eating. I’ll be trying to keep the pack as light as possible while making sure my gear covers all my needs as well as providing a comfortable sleep. Here’s a look at what I’ll be taking with me

Equipment, Fujifilm, Landscapes, Norway, Travel, VideoAndy MumfordJuly 16, 2021landscape photography, camping, backcountry, equipment, tents, fuji, dji, packing, backpacksComment

FUJIFILM X-E4 - A LONG AWAITED UPDATE TO THE X-E3 (VIDEO)

I’ve been using the X-E4 for a couple of weeks shooting around my local streets and here's a look at how I feel about Fuji's latest camera. This isn’t an in-depth review of all the camera's details and features or a technical break down of image quality or a comparison with other cameras. Instead, it’s an overview of how the X-E4 feels to shoot with and what it brings as an update to the X-E3 or alternative to the X-Pro 3

FUJIFILM 70-300MM REVIEW - BETTER THAN THE 55-200MM?

I've been getting a lot of questions about Fuji's latest tele zoom. In this video I take a practical look a the lens from the point of view of a landscape photographer and compare it with the 55-200mm, which has been my go-to tele-zoom for the last 5 years.

Equipment, Fujifilm, REVIEWSAndy MumfordMarch 25, 2021fuji review, fujifilm, 70-300, 70-300mm, xf70-300mm, fuji xf70-300, lens reviewComment

FUJIFILM XF10-24MM WR REVIEW - FUJI'S BEST LANDSCAPE LENS JUST GOT BETTER?

Fuji's best lens for landscape shooters just received an update. In this video I take a practical look a the lens from the point of view of a landscape photographer and compare it with the original versions, which was the very first lens I bought when I switched to the Fuji system 5 years ago.