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Month: May 2025

Fujifilm 50-140mm f/2.8 Review (Long Term)

Fujifilm 50-140mm f/2.8 Review (Long Term)

Here at Ultralight Photography, I’m usually all about shedding grams, ditching bulk, and dancing up mountains with featherweight kits. But sometimes—just sometimes—image quality wins the argument against weight. Enter the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR, a pro-grade telephoto zoom that’s built like a tank but shoots like a dream. I’ve owned this lens for a few years now, and while it’s rather far from ultralight, I’ve found it incredibly useful in situations where I don’t care that…

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Do You Need a Guide to Trek in Nepal? (As of 2025)

Do You Need a Guide to Trek in Nepal? (As of 2025)

If you’re planning a trek in Nepal, you’ve probably encountered conflicting information about whether hiring a guide is mandatory. Ever since a major change in trekking regulations in 2023, this question has become a common point of confusion among travelers. What Changed in 2023? In early 2023, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) announced a major policy shift: all trekkers in national parks and conservation areas would be required to hire a licensed guide. The new rule came into effect on…

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