Fujifilm X-E5 – The Camera That Understands You

It’s time to share some love to one of Fujifilm’s best and most loved (and also most owned) cameras: the Fujifilm X-E5.

And it’s not only me saying it. Look up the stellar reviews the customer camera is getting all over the web – with some frankly weird exceptions:

And along with it, also one of Fujifilm’s hottest lens releases of the past few years: the Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR.

I did share my thoughts about my Fujifilm X-E5 here.

Anyway…. the Fujifilm X-E5 is quite successful, and if you want it bundled with the XF23mmF2.8, then good luck in your hunt for one, as it is mostly out of stock.

With all that said, enjoy the reviews below.

Reviews

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This Guy Created an Fujifilm X-E5 alike Battery Case

There is something we can all agree on: the Fujifilm X-E5 is a terribly sexy camera 😉

And a camera this sexy clearly deserves a fancy little accessories box of its own.

That’s exactly what one creative mind (who owns an X-E5) did by 3D-printing an X-E–style battery storage case that looks like a tiny camera itself.

  • 3-D printed battery storage case
  • can hold 2 NP-W126S batteries + memory card and other common accessories
  • black and silver version

Sadly, it doesn’t seem to be for sale (at least as far as I know). But let’s be honest: this feels like the perfect idea for some Chinese accessories maker to “take inspiration” from and turn into a cute, camera-shaped battery holder of their own 😄

So far, the only “FUJI” branded battery-SDcard box I could find is this one at Aliexpress.

And if that happens… I’m pretty sure it would sell very well.

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Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 Review (ePZ): Compact Package, Fast Autofocus and Flagship Image Quality Coupled with X-E5

XF23mmF2.8

When we covered the first reviews about the Fujinon XF23mmF2.8, it was right away clear that Fujifilm had created something very special.

And some reviewers like Luca Petralia had no doubt – this lens will become an instant classic!

Well, more reviews have dropped since then and they really seem to confirm that Fujifilm has nailed it!

Especially when coupled with smaller cameras like the Fujifilm X-E5, the XF23mmF2.8 is a wonderful performing lens in an overall very compact package.

ePhotoZine for example writes in their verdict and Pros and Cons here:

Pros

  • Excellent sharpness levels
  • Low distortion
  • Low CA
  • Fast, accurate AF
  • Weather resistance
  • Low flare
  • Pleasant bokeh
  • Excellent handling
  • Excellent VFM

Cons

  • Some vignetting
  • Aperture ring lock only locks into A setting

Theri Verdict

Fujifilm optical quality plus compact pancake lens dimensions look like a real winning combination. We can trace back the compact pancake lens of around 35/40mm to almost every compact 35mm film camera of the 1960s onwards, although many were nowhere near as pancake like as this new Fujifilm offering and few if any approached the current levels of performance. Now we can enjoy the compact form factor but also the highest quality levels. The high standard from Fujifilm is there to be seen and the compact dimensions, especially when coupled to the compact X-E5, produce a package which is of compact camera dimensions but of full DSLR or mirrorless flagship quality.

All these sometimes elusive qualities come together in a fine lens, and one that can definitely be Highly Recommended.

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New European Black Friday Deals – 10% X-E5 Rebate Included

The Black Friday deals are now in full swing in Europe.

The deals are different depending on the stores. Amazon has of course the widest offering. Smaller stores are more tailored, but you can find great deals: for example a 10% rebate on Fujifilm X-E5 at 50.8 shop.

But also the GFX100RF can be found $500 off at PCH store.

And there are also the European deals on X and GFX gear.

Here is where you can find them:

Amazon Europe

Local Stores

Amazon Deutschland Deal Selection:

Amazon UK Deal Selection

Fujifilm Announces Free Inspection and Repair for X-E5 Strap Attachment Area – So Far Less Than 0.1% of Shipped Cameras Affected

Important Notice Regarding the “FUJIFILM X-E5” Digital Camera (Inspection of Strap Attachment Area)
November 20, 2025
FUJIFILM Corporation

Dear Valued Customers,

We have recently confirmed that, with respect to our FUJIFILM X-E5 digital camera, there is a potential issue where the strap lug attachment may loosen. Continued use in this condition could result in the strap attachment detaching from the camera body.
As of November 20, 2025, this issue has been identified in fewer than 0.1% of all units shipped.

Fujifilm will provide free inspection and repair services for affected products.
To determine whether any looseness exists, please contact your nearest Fujifilm Customer Service center. Authorized Fujifilm technicians will provide guidance on how to check the strap attachment and will perform inspection and any necessary repairs free of charge.

We thank you for your confidence in Fujifilm products and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

[Applicable Part] Strap Attachment Area

[Applicable Products] FUJIFILM X-E5 Silver / Black

[Contact]

Should your FUJIFILM X-E5 digital camera be affected by this issue, please contact your nearest Fujifilm Customer Service center in your country.
FUJIFILM Worldwide Network

IN STOCK: Fujifilm X-E5 with XF23mmF2.8 R WR

You can now grab the Fujifilm X-E5 with XF23mmF2.8 at BHPhoto here (both colors available) and Adorama here.

I saw it in stock 2 weeks ago, and it sold out just a few hours later. Let’s see if it keeps selling at this pace.

Fujifilm X100VI (and X-E5) in Stock at BHphoto

The Fujifilm X100VI is now in stock in both colors at BHphoto.

Last time we saw it in stock was on Ocotber 16, and it sold out… guess when? On October 16 :)

BHphoto has also both X-E5 color bodies in stock.

X-E5 with XF23mm/2.8 is now available at Amazon.

Fujifilm X-E5 Beats X-T30III at Amazon’s Best Seller Ranking

 

Earlier today we reported about the first price drop in some EU countries on the Fujifilm X-E5.

I guess this means that in some countries, the Fujifilm X-E5 is not selling that well, especially after the announcement of the Fujifilm X-T30 III.

So out of curiosity I went to check the Amazon USA ranking for best new releases, since it is the only large retailer that I know of that has a sales ranking.

Well, we can see that at the time of this post the Fujifilm X-E5 is on the second spot, the X-T30III on the 5th spot.

Meanwhile, if we take a look at Amazon’s overall best-selling mirrorless camera ranking, the Fujifilm X-E5 is ranked #16, followed by the Fujifilm X-T50 at #23 and the X-T30 III at #36.

So, at least in some countries, like in USA, the Fujifilm X-E5 is currently selling well, maybe even Fujifilm’s best seller, which would confirm what a Fujifilm manager said here.