The must-have accessories for your Fujifilm X-E4.
Premise!
The accessories for this camera, are the same ones I also use on my other Fuji camera: the X-T4.
So everything you’re about to read can be useful regardless of which camera model you own.
The Fujifilm X-E4
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Lenses.
What I use here is even more subjective than everything I’ll show you later.
The X-E4 was my first mirrorless camera, so I chose focal lengths that:
I already knew I would enjoy
I hadn’t fully explored before
It might sound contradictory, but at the time I already owned the Ricoh GR III, so I knew I didn’t want another 28mm equivalent.
I also had experience shooting 50mm with a Ricoh KR-5, so I knew that focal range would fit my style.
First Lens: Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR
On APS-C, this becomes roughly a 50mm equivalent.
There’s not much to say—it’s my most used lens by far.
Whether I’m in crowded streets or photographing a quiet scene, this is the focal length I see the world through.
It’s small, discreet, beautifully simple in design, and contributes heavily to that stealth look I prefer.
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Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR
With my strong use of 50mm, I started developing an interest in more abstract and conceptual photography.
Sometimes I don’t want to rush or react quickly. Sometimes I want to slow down, observe, absorb, and release.
That’s where the 75mm comes in.
It’s not for everyone. Many people find it too tight, but I’ve never felt limited by it.
It forces you to slow down, anticipate movement, and sometimes even stop completely.
With it, I mostly shoot reflections, abstract compositions, and isolated details within chaotic scenes.
It’s not just a portrait lens - it’s a different way of seeing.
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Lens Protection Accessories
To protect my lenses, I use UV filters. They don’t affect image quality (if they’re good ones), and mainly serve as physical protection against dust, scratches, and impacts.
Even though they’re not strictly necessary, I prefer having that extra layer of security.
Lens Hoods
I also use lens hoods on both primes.
The benefit is mostly psychological: the hood creates a visual boundary, giving me a clearer sense of where the “safe zone” of the lens ends before anything could potentially touch it.
I use these specific one. They'’re not the cheapest, but they’re compact and discreet.
The Fuji 50mm comes with its own square hood, but honestly, I find it underwhelming both in build and design.
Ergonomics & Grip.
Speaking of ergonomics, I recently bought a Viltrox 85mm (a 135mm equivalent). It’s a fairly large lens compared to the compact primes I usually use.
With this setup, I noticed something immediately: the balance shifted forward, and my hand started getting tired more quickly because it struggled to find a stable grip point.
So I bought this hand grip - and honestly, I can’t live without it anymore. If you’ve seen my recent videos, you’ve probably noticed it’s always mounted, regardless of the lens I’m using.
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Strap System
Personally, I believe a wrist strap (like the one I use with the Ricoh GR III) can be enough for this camera. The Fuji X-E4 is relatively compact, even if it uses interchangeable lenses unlike the Ricoh.
However, if you’re using a zoom lens instead of a small prime, things change. The weight increases and the setup becomes front-heavy, which makes a proper strap necessary.
To be honest, I’m not a strap expert. I don’t really know all the top-tier brands or high-end models, so I simply chose the most discreet one I could find.
When I’m on the street, I prefer to be a “ghost” - I don’t want my gear to look too professional or intimidating, especially when photographing people.
So if I can give you one piece of advice: avoid straps with visible branding (Canon, Nikon, Fuji, etc.). Not only do they make it obvious that you’re a photographer, but they can also attract unwanted attention.
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Soft Buttons
This is an accessory many photographers love, myself included.
These soft shutter buttons allow you to shoot using a smoother half-press experience (which is how I usually focus on a scene and wait for the right moment before capturing it).
I don’t like relying on extra buttons or complicated workflows - even though I know I could lock exposure or focus with function buttons and so on.
I prefer to keep things simple and mentally light: half-press focusing fits my shooting style perfectly.
The Fuji X-E4 has a very flat shutter button, so the soft shutter really helps improve tactile feedback.
Small warning: these come in different colors, and while red looks great aesthetically, it can make your camera much more visible. For street photography, that’s not ideal.
Go for black.
