Ive been looking into some options and I saw the official Fujifilm MHG-XPRO3 grip but then I read some forum posts saying it adds too much weight and makes the camera feel bulky which kinda defeats the purpose of the X-Pro series right? I also looked at the Lensmate thumb rest because everyone says its the gold standard but then I saw a couple people complaining that it makes reaching the back dial a huge pain or it might scratch the hot shoe mount over time. I really need to get this sorted before I leave in three weeks because I dont want to be fumbling with my gear in the middle of Shinjuku.

My budget is about 150 bucks for both the grip and the thumb rest if possible. Should I just stick with the official stuff or is there some third party brand like Squarehood or JJC that actually feels better in the hand? I just want it to feel secure without ruining the look of the camera...

• budget is max 500 bucks maybe 600 if i stretch it


• need something tiny like really small


• fast af is a must cuz i shoot fast


• 23mm or 35mm? i cant decide

help me out before i just give up on this x-t30 entirely...

Then I started reading about the f1.4 versions and now I'm even more confused because the image quality on the new 18mm f1.4 or the 23mm f1.4 WR is supposed to be incredible but they are so much bigger and I dont want to look like a tourist with a massive rig. I want to be invisible in the crowd at Shinjuku or Shibuya. I've always been a zoom guy so this whole limitation breeds creativity thing is stressing me out more than it should. Like what if I bring the 35 and I'm constantly backing into walls because I cant fit the scene in? Or if I bring the 23 and I'm too far away to get any good subject separation?

Heres what I have narrowed it down to so far:

• 23mm f2 for the size and weather sealing


• 35mm f1.4 for that legendary rendering people talk about


• 18mm f1.4 because I heard it is the sharpest thing Fuji makes

The budget is about $900 max so I could technically get a used version of the newer f1.4 lenses but I keep coming back to the size of the f2 primes. Does the character of the older lenses actually matter for street or am I just reading too many gear blogs? I'm using an X-T5 so I have the 40mp sensor which makes me think I need the newer glass to actually resolve that detail but then maybe the older 23mm f1.4 has that soul everyone talks about... honestly I just dont know. I'm looking for that one lens that can just stay on the camera the whole time and not make me regret leaving the zoom at home.

I obviously need a grip and maybe a thumb rest? What are the actual must-have accessories for this thing?

My budget for extra bits is around $150 since the camera already cost me an arm and a leg. I'm also looking at:

• a thumb grip because the body feels a bit slippery


• maybe an extra battery? I hear the life isnt great


• a soft shutter button but I'm scared it'll fall off or damage the thread

Do I really need a lens hood if I have a filter on there? I want to keep it pocketable but I dont want to ruin the sensor if a stray splash hits it. What are you guys actually using day-to-day when youre traveling?

• budget is around 400 total


• bag needs to be a sling that doesnt scream camera bag


• tripod must be light enough for 5 miles of walking but steady for long exposures

Found that my old Manfrotto is just overkill and wonky to carry with this body... what are you guys using for a minimal X-Pro setup?

I've been going back and forth between the 23mm f2 and the 35mm f2. The 23mm seems like the classic street choice because of that wider field of view but I'm worried it might feel a bit too wide when I'm trying to catch someone's expression from across the street. On the other hand the 35mm f2 is tiny and the autofocus is supposedly lightning fast which is great for candid shots. Then there's the older 35mm 1.4 which everyone says has magic or whatever but I'm scared the autofocus will be too slow for moving subjects in busy alleys.

I tend to shoot a lot at night so the f2 might be pushing it but I value the size more than anything else. If you had to pick one for a week of heavy walking and fast-paced street shooting in a city like Tokyo, which one would you go with?

I'm going to Japan in like three weeks for a huge trip and I really need to get this sorted before I leave. I'm mainly doing street photography but might try some 4k video. Here is what I'm looking for:

• Something to make the grip better without adding a ton of weight to the bag


• Batteries that wont explode (is third party okay or should I stick to Fuji??)


• A strap that doesnt dig into my neck after 10 hours of walking around Tokyo


• Budget is strictly under $200 for everything together

I'm just kinda lost because there are a million options and half of them look like junk from some random brand I've never heard of. What are the actual essentials that I wont regret buying?