Must-Have Accessories Fujifilm X-T1

One of my favorite parts about owning a Fujifilm camera is all the third-party accessories and gear you can get for them.

For this camera, I’ve compiled a list of all the best, must-have accessories for the Fuji XT1. This list is a bit limited now as most custom accessories are no longer being produced.

Batteries, Screen Protectors & Memory Cards

Best Memory Cards Fuji​ X-T1

The Fuji X-T1 is one of the few cameras that can harness the power of UHS-II memory cards. But this doesn’t mean you can’t use UHS-I cards which are significantly more affordable.

To see how many of the top-selling memory cards perform, see my Fuji-XT1 Memory Card Speed Test

The fastest-performing card by a long shot was the Lexar 2000x.

Lexar 2000x 64GB UHS-II – Amazon

UHS-II Memory Card Readers

If you go with UHS-II memory cards, you’ll need a USB 3.0 UHS-II memory card reader. To see the fastest, read this UHS-II memory card reader comparison.

Batteries For The Fuji X-T1

Here are a few popular Fuji X-T1 batteries. I usually buy the brand batteries because they always work the best. But if you want to fill your pockets full of batteries then maybe go with the third party to save you some cash.

Although third-party batteries are great, one thing I’ve learned over the years is that you can’t trust the chargers that come with them. The speed at which you charge a battery can have an impact on performance. A faster charge produces a less stable battery. Some of these third-party chargers that come in these packs charge the batteries too fast and cause even the Fujifilm batteries to underperform.

Fuji Li-ion Battery NP-W126 1280mAh – Amazon

Fuji X-T1 Screen Protectors

These are a must-have accessory for any camera in my opinion. I’m not sure what the quality of the glass is on the back screen but I’ve beaten up my screens on other cameras before and doing it made me sad. So I always use screen protectors. Here are a few great Fuji XT1 screen protectors.

I have a huge scratch across my screen protector right now. If I didn’t have my screen protector, that scratch would be on my screen.

Expert Shield Crystal Clear Screen Protector – Amazon

I use this brand on my other Fuji Camera. Works great, and fits perfectly.

Expert Shield Anti Glare Screen Protector – Amazon

The Anti Glare will slightly dim your screen, but they look nice. This is what I use on my Fujifilm X-T1. It’s awesome.

Fuji XT1 Body Accessories

Extended Eye Cup

People like to use those who have glasses. They are extended out a little bit to help block stray light.

Extended Eye Cup – Amazon

Camera Straps

Full Straps

I’ve been using the Leicatime strap and the HardGraft Re-Process strap. For a while I was using the LeicaTime deluxe strap on my XT1, now I’m using the HardGraft Re-Process and love it.

Tap & Dye make a decent strap. LeicaTime might be better for the price.

Tap & Dye – TapandDye.com

Hard Graft – Hardgraft.com I’ve been using the Re-Process strap on my XT1. My new favorite strap.

Gordy’s – Gordyscamerastraps

Gariz Leather Straps – Amazon

Leather Wrist Straps

There are a few I’ve used and liked. These Accessories aren’t Fuji-specific but they are my favorite two wrist straps.

Gariz

Gariz makes a nice leather strap that lasts a long time. It’s simple and light.

Gariz Genuine Leather Wrist Strap Brown – Amazon

Gordy’s

Gordy’s camera straps are American-made leather straps. I prefer the Gordy’s strap over the Gariz because it has more of a handcrafted feel and a better design.

Gordy’s – Gordyscamerastraps

Hard Graft Slide Camera Wrist Strap

Hard Graft makes some of the most luxurious straps out there and is my personal favorite.

I wrote up a small review on this strap you can read about – Hard Graft Slide Camera Strap Review

Hard Graft Slide Camera Wrist Strap – HardGraft.com

Fujifilm X-T1 Lenses And Lens Accessories

Fujifilm X-T1 Lenses

I keep an updated list of all the available lenses that can be easily purchased for the Fujifilm X-T1.

See the Fujifilm X-Mount Lens List.

Fuji X-T1 Macro Extension Tube

There are two Macro Extension tubes you can purchase from Fuji. The MCEX-11 and the MCEX-16. I own the MCEX-11 to use my 56mm f1.2 lens as a macro lens. This works great but there are some huge limitations. One is that your max focus will only be a few feet from the camera. When you have the macro extension tube mounted you really can only take photos of up-close macro photography. This works differently than a real macro lens that still has infinite focus.

Fujifilm MCEX-11 Macro Extension Tube – Amazon

Fujifilm MCEX-16 Macro Extension Tube – Amazon

Fuji XT1 Accessories & Gear – Other Thoughts

There seem to be a lot of companies creating new products for Fujifilm cameras regularly. Most of the custom accessories designed for this specific camera are no longer in production, but the camera still ends itself to some great complimentary accessories like straps, and new batteries and there are now a ton of great lenses. I have a full list of Fujifilm lenses here Fujifilm XF Lens List.