The must-have accessories for your Fujifilm X-T4.
Premise!
In this blog I’ll go through and recommend the essential accessories I use with my Fujifilm X-T4.
Just to be clear, everything I show here can be adapted to your own Fujifilm - you don’t necessarily need to own an X-T4 for this to be relevant.
The Fujifilm X-T4
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THE MAIN LENS.
To make this camera truly versatile, I needed a versatile lens - and this one is exactly that.
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens is everything I needed. In fact, I almost stopped using my other lenses after getting it.
Even if, technically, image quality may not match Fuji primes, for street photography it is more than enough. Honestly, I doubt most people could distinguish between a prime shot and a zoom shot - and I’m including myself in that.
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Few photos with the zoom lens taken during my first days of use.
However, since I often use it for slow shutter video work, I pair it with an ND filter.
ND FILTER.
This K&F Concept variable ND filter is my personal choice.
Why?
No noticeable color shift
No vignette issues
Fully variable density (all-in-one solution)
Magnetic mount for fast attachment/removal
That last point is huge. Being able to quickly remove the filter without unscrewing it completely changes the workflow. I’ve lost motivation to shoot many times simply because swapping ND filters broke my momentum.
I usually keep it on all the time. The lowest density starts at around ND2, which is barely noticeable and easily compensated in-camera or in post.
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PRIME LENSES.
I also use prime lenses when needed, depending on the camera setup.
I’ve always owned just two bodies and a limited set of lenses. I don’t feel the need to expand further - neither in quality nor focal range. Of course, this is purely personal.
FUJIFILM FUJINON XF35mmF2 R WR (≈50mm FF equivalent).
This is my main focal length.
I won’t go too deep into why, as that’s for another blog, but it reflects how I see and compose scenes.
Even though I started with a 28mm perspective, the 50mm equivalent quickly became my primary choice. It allows me to shoot chaotic street scenes while also working for more controlled compositions.
Whenever I use this lens, I never feel the need for anything else.
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Few photos with the 50mm equivalent.
PROTECTION ACCESSORIES.
For this lens I use two main accessories:
UV Filter
Primarily for protection against dust, scratches, and impact. A good UV filter is optically invisible but acts as a physical shield for the front element.
It gives peace of mind: if something hits the lens, it hits the filter and not the glass underneath.
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Lens Hood
Not strictly necessary, but I never shoot without it anymore.
It protects the lens from accidental bumps and also creates a psychological boundary - you know exactly where the “safe zone” ends.
Especially in chaotic environments, that mental clarity matters more than you’d expect.
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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR (≈75mm FF equivalent).
A more demanding focal length.
Not for everyone, especially if you started with wide angles like I did, but probably my second favorite lens after the 35mm equivalent.
I’ve used it in almost every situation: markets, tight alleys, portraits, casual street scenes, and abstraction.
Where it truly shines is in minimalism: reflections, compressed compositions.
It forces you to slow down. You walk less, observe more, and most importantly: you anticipate.
With a tighter focal length, you learn to look beyond the obvious. Beyond what’s directly in front of you.
And in today’s fast-paced world, that slowdown is something I genuinely value.
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PROTECTION ACCESSORIES.
UV FILTER + LENS HOOD
Just like the other lens, I use a UV filter and a lens hood for protection and peace of mind.
SOFT SHUTTER BUTTON.
The shutter button on the X-T4 is relatively flat. When I shoot, I don’t like interacting with extra buttons. I prefer to keep everything simple, relying only on half-pressing the shutter for focus and exposure lock.
Because the button is flat by default, it can sometimes make precise half-press control a bit tricky, leading to accidental shots. So the first accessory I highly recommend is this soft shutter release button.
There are different colors available, but for a stealth look I suggest black. That said, I personally bought a mixed set and use the extras on other cameras as well.
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STRAP SYSTEM.
First, a quick note: the X-T4 weighs around 500 grams, and once you add battery and SD card, you’re already above 600 grams - without even considering the lens. In total, you’re often holding close to a 1kg setup. Not heavy-heavy, but not light either.
So a solid strap is necessary.
I personally use this one, reinforced with extra rings and attachments I’ve adapted from previous straps over time. Be careful though: the X-T4’s strap eyelets are quite small, so not all straps will fit properly. Some may simply not pass through the opening.
For this reason, I recommend using a simple metal ring system first, then building your strap setup around it. The larger the ring, the easier it becomes to rotate the camera vertically without the strap getting in the way.
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BATTERIES.
X-T4 batteries are quite large, and their performance is more than satisfactory.
But let’s talk pricing.
Camera batteries are often absurdly overpriced. I like to put things into perspective: a flight within Europe can cost me €50–60 round trip, while a single original Fujifilm battery can cost nearly the same.
That’s why I always recommend third-party batteries.
In this case, I once got lucky and bought original batteries second-hand with a third-party charger. But for most of my gear (X-E4, Ricoh GR III, Lumix G80, and even my DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro) I use third-party batteries without issues.
In terms of performance, I honestly can’t tell a difference in real-world use. Maybe slight variations in charging speed, but nothing meaningful.
