Fuji WCL X100ll Wide Angle - Is It Worth The Money?
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Thinking about buying the wide-angle conversion lens for a Fuji X100 series camera? Well, this video is what you need. I'll talk about my testing and my thoughts as a professional photographer and hopefully help you decide if the WCL X100II is for you!
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After a lot of missed shots, I decided to go with this lens. The reason is pretty simple. I was using the Ricoh GR III, but it is not weather sealed. It was not the right camera for me, especially when I want my clients or subjects to take me seriously, so I got the X100V. I actually love the fact that you have to screw it on instead of clicking it on. It makes my camera weather-sealed again, and I can enjoy the 28 mm with the extended thumb rest, a grip, and the amazing Fuji film colors.
Perfect timing to drop this video! I was curious about this lens. Great review!
Thanks for watching! 🙂
I so appreciate your candor and transparency. Love you and the podcast as well. Thank you for keeping the great content coming..
Thanks so much for watching 😁
Great assessment. You tipped me in favour of getting this lens. After looking at my best rated photos the most common focal length was about 28 mm. I realised how much I like this field of view which gains you more than 50% real estate.
I have been using the WCL and the TCL since 2013 when they were first released. I have recently done the magnet hack to allow them to be auto recognized by the X100V. I would not leave home without either adapter in my kit although I do use the WCL far more than the TCL. If you think the WCL alters the ergonomics of the camera try the TCL and see what altered ergonomics really are. :-)
So informative and honest. Love your channel Booray.
Thanks a lot! ❤️
One of the best and thorough camera channels I've seen. You're doing great work my camera friend. Much appreciated info
Thanks!
Love your videos man, keep doing what you're doing!
I love that you bothered to leave a comment. I'll be like, "I don't want to make a video today" and then I get a comment like that and I'm ready to go. :)
@@BoorayPerry Oh please do, I enjoy the simplicity but yet still very informative way you present products. It definitely made me understand what to expect from the this particular lens for example! Kind greetings from London !
I really like the telephoto/TCL mostly to capture my kids at sporting events. I've also started to enjoy shooting jpg, therefore I changed the "focus" ring on the X100V to work as a zoom. JPG Image quality is great. Shooting this way gives me more time afterwards because I spend less time editing in Lightroom.
Great final thoughts...made me laugh. Had the same thoughts myself initially.. have been putting off buying one... but they came up on a deal for cheaper recently so couldn’t resist the temptation any longer! 😁📸
Love your videos a lot. Fun and informative. Thanks
Thanks!
I used to shoot with Ricoh GR, which is another excellent fixed lens camera for street photography. That camera's lens was 28 mm full-frame equivalent. WCL X100II brings me back my old framing habit from time to time and I love this option with X-100V. It also gives me an extra grip on the X-100V by holding the elongated lens from the bottom with my left hand to secure the shooting position.
Bravo, je ne pense pas que l'on puisse mieux expliquer ce qu'est cet objectif. Je l'ai acquis et j'en suis merveilleusement satisfait. C'est un bijou et comme tous les bijoux il vaut son prix. Merci encore pour vos vidéos !
I agree with the 28mm vs 35mm perspective. Esp when indoors like at dinner on a table. Great review
Hi Booray,
thanks for sharing - I totally agree to your conclusions.
For me 28mm FFE as a standard would be too wide, but for landscapes, cityscapes, interiors etc. especially when I can‘t back up I will get this little thing out of my jacket and onto my X100V. Besides the stunning results it looks absolutely gorgeous on that camera.
Keep up your great content!
Cheers
Bernhard
Hey thanks! 😁
Love the WCLII ... I don’t always have it on the camera, but there are those times that it has just proved invaluable. Agree that the quality is excellent.
Nice video, thanks for sharing.
Great episode Booray, I shoot a lot of landscapes with my X100f, the 35mm equiv lens makes me work harder for a shot but I always love the results. I've thought a lot over the years about getting the WCL and always decided t wasn't really worth it, but I've finally caved I'm gonna shop around for one of these lenses, like you say not a need but a want. Liked mate cheers
I can live without it but i do enjoy having it. I was at dinner the other night with friends and didn't have it and regretted it.
@@BoorayPerry me old dad always says better to av it n not need it than need it n not av it 📷❤️📷
I have this conversion lens as well as the JJC brand lens hood. The lens seems to have the protrusions for the the hood, but I don't feel comfortable applying the amount of torque that is needed to mount the hood. Am I missing something?
Very helpful, thank you
this is the second time I have seen this vid....I like it even better
LOL.. that's a great thing to say. Thanks :)
Because of Portland’s small city block sizes downtown, the WCL could be very useful in that environment. There are so many times I wish for a bit wider field of view and cannot get it because of being backed up against a wall. It’s on my someday soon list. 😀
Thanks Booray. Problem is size once you added this lens, I suspect you might as well get a camera in the xt line. I have the X70 which also has the 28mm focal length. I love that camera to bits. I sold my x100T after I got the x70. The x70 is really a pocket size powerhouse...
Just a pity Fuji never upgraded the X70 to a newer model. Hopefully in the future.
Since I'm not a pro and the X100V (upgraded from the F) is my only digital camera (besides my smartphone), I bought both the TCL (since the F) and the WCL conversion lens to ad some versatility. I can't justify (till now) the investment in an interchangeable lens camera system. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Portugal. Stay safe.
Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment!
AHH, GREAT 180 AT THE END!
Thanks, Booray, I needed something to laugh about.
Cheers!
Thanks 😁
@@BoorayPerry You’re welcome. And sorry, I forgot to mention that the rest of the video was extremely helpful as well. Used to have an X100F, am seriously considering an X100V, have always been interested in the WCL but have never seen much posted. Really like 28mm in FF, wondered if the WCL could pull off the trick. Apparently, yes! Subscribed, and thanks again.
I had the same reservations you did, but after seeing the difference (ie your spouse in the stadium) it made, decided to get one...it arrived today and the first thing I did was compare taking photos of my spouse on the love-seat and dog on lap without then with the WCL. Only the photo with the WCL had both in the picture. This lens is going to pretty much live on this camera (despite it no longer fitting in the small bag it had). 😀
That's funny because it's such a "mundane" use for the lens but a situation I find myself in a lot. :)
Great review!
Thank!!
Hi Booray ! Do you think the weight of the wcl adapter where it mounts may cause issues in future with persistant use? What are your thoughts on it.
I've never heard of it being an issue. I don't think it will ever be a problem. I've mounted much bigger and heavier lenses on other cameras.
Hi Booray, I just purchased this lens (off your site I might add, you're welcome), and I learned the square lens hood will not fit on the lens. You stated in this video you may leave it on all the time. Assuming that's true, I've noticed, with the exception of this video, you always have your square hood on the camera. Did you purchase a new hood to fit the WCL? I didn't see that in your gear. Also, mine didn't come with the snap on front cover. Did you purchase that separately or did it come with it? Thanks
great review!
Thanks! :)
Hi! Do you think that the wcl adapter could replace my 16mm 1.4 in terms of image quality and minimum focus distance, considering the size difference that is a plus for my purpose (street/documentary/travel). Thanks !
I think the quality would be there but it would not be as wide as your 16 mm nor will you be able to get as wide open
I want the X100V with the wcl-70x converter. It's half the price, 2mm wider than the 100X. For me, it's a must have item and a lot cheaper than a separate lens for an XE-4 with the benefit of that awesome viewfinder on the X100V.
Hey Booray, what do you think about the TCL ii? I’m considering it for portraits and I want to know the focus snappiness and sharpness. Thanks.
I've never used it so I can't comment. Personally, It's just so big on the camera that I can't justify it. :)
hi, thanks for the video, what would you prefer for any reason possible? an X-T3 with the older 18mm f2, or the X100V with the WCL??
That's tricky because they are two different types of cameras. The X-t3 is more versatile because of the lenses but the X100 is more fun. If I only owned one camera it would be something like the X-T4.
Buen video, como siempre.
A mi particularmente me gusta para fotografía callejera. Lo compré por curiosidad y con pocas espectativas, y terminó sirviendome mucho para lo q hago y terminé comprando tambien el TCL, q uso poco pero una vez lo pongo en mi F no quiero sacarlo...jajaja.
I'm still on the fence about this camera 😂. If I get the camera, I'll also get the lens. 28mm equivalent is a great focal length. I always ignored it, then one day I came upon a 28 f2.8 in a pawn shop for $35. (The old noisy Canon one, no IS) and I love it. Just right for walking around. Fits my 5D classic perfectly.
another question I have: the filter thread of the x100V is 49mm right? is it also 49mm for the WCL? I assume you CAN add a polarizing filter to the WCL too? thanks
They have the same thread as far as I know so you can add anything
Thx!
Do we need this lens, NO...do we want this lens...YES!!! :-)
I've seen the XF10 for only a few dollars more than the WCL, so my inclination would be to get that :)
A great video on this WCL, and I had this same thought process myself a while ago. I found out the X70 WCL works fine and picked up one of those off ebay for $100. It's a bit wider than the one for the X100 (I think it comes out to around 26mm equivalent) and not designed obviously so maybe there is SOME slight improper lens correction, but it works fine. The only thing I had to do was glue a tiny magnet on the inside lip to get the camera to auto detect it, but that isn't necessary if you wanted to just use the menu to turn on WCL auto correction. So I went on the cheap...and am definitely happy to have some wider options, for when I need it. AND, on X100V is the WCL/TCL makes the camera waterproof without the need for other filters.
Really like your review and real-world examples. Yeah, 'need vs want' is always a problem, at least with me. Like most photographers, I have more equipment than I can use (who "needs" five camera bodies?). I bought these things because I wanted them. Have I used them enough to justify the money spent? Most definitely not! But do I love having them? YES! Thanks for the great review. Now where's my credit card?
5 bodies! I don't have that many! lol
I shoot quite a bit on my my pro gear, I also have a Sony RX100 VI and had a Ricoh GRIII, both capable of 24 and 28mm. The truth is that the 28mme. When I need wider, I need 20 or 24mm. I wish the WCL did 24mm and the TCL did 60mm. These add-on lenses just fall a bit short for me to bother with. If the 35mm does't handle the job, I'll grab the Nikon D850 or even the little Sony RX100 VI.
I hear you... I use a 16-35mm with my Canon gear shooting events all the time. But there is no way I am carrying that monster camera and lens on vacation. :)
What about the distortion of a 28mm, does it have it? (I like a bit of distortion).
I don't really think it does but it probably does and I just don't notice it 😁
Great video as always! I’m a sucker for quality gear, but in this case, the answer will be ‘no.’ For one thing, I’m currently in the process of selling all my Canon gear and downsizing to the Fuji system. By that, I mean quantity and size - not quality. It feels great to travel light, which is the beauty of the X100V. But, in addition to that, I also bought the XPRO3 and fitted it with the 16mm f1.4 lens. I told you I’m a sucker for gear! I was barely able to justify buying the XPRO3 which I bought after the X100V, and if I start equipping my X100V with different lenses (conversions), then I’ve totally blown my carefully crafted justification for buying the XPRO3, which was to have the freedom to have more lens options. I don’t want to jump down the rabbit hole like I did with my Canon gear! Must. Keep. My. OCD. In. Check!!! 😂
The xpro is a sexy beast😁📷
Would love to see you review the TCL 50mm (equivalent). Yes I know it's big and heavy, badly upsets the balance, and, for some, ruins the aesthetics, but I reckon it's still very worthwhile, particularly as it's still small enough to slip into a pocket.
Liked your honest review, the WCL is likely worth the money.
Don't bet that I won't at some point 😉
I bought both the wide angle and telephoto adaptors when I bought the camera however it takes away from the entire concept of the design of a slim light camera so I never end up using them
Yes. Time will tell if I end up going that route myself but right now I'm enjoying it. :)
I too have them both and find there’s a lot of gray area between “must carry” and “never.” I like having them and I do use them as part of my “travel kit”. But I don’t have to pack or use them all the time. They provide flexibility at a relatively low cost - both of mine were “open box” purchases. Both are easily carried, along with my mini flash, in a sling bag. If I just want to grab the camera and go walkabout - still an option. The lenses can stay, with the bag, at home, hotel or in the car. And while the TCL is a bit bulky, I find that the WCL to be pocketable, so it can also be carried alone in certain circumstances.
Will this lens accept filters? Is it still a 49mm?
YES 49mm - www.fujifilm.ca/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/conversionlens/x100wideconversionlens/specifications/
So this begs the question... do you still use the lens enough that today you would still buy it.... I am on the fence as I don't own it (yet)
That's a great question. I would say that I don't use it as much as I did but only because I so lo the small form factor without it. Also, my camera is in my videos a lot so I leave it off for that reason. I still carry it in my bag and I have no plans to sell it.
Question....if you are already 35mm and this takes you to 28mm...cant you just backup a foot or two to gain the same perspective of the 28mm? Thats what crosses my mind as its not a great difference but it is a difference. So why can't a person just step back a few feet and take the shot to get that same perspective of the final shot in 28mm? Because honestly the picture looks like you backed up a few feet to get a wider perspective.
Well yes, that's the case with all lenses. You can always back up or walk forward to get the same perspective. However the background will change. A wider lens will capture more of the background and a zoom lens will compress the background.
@@BoorayPerry thanks for the clarification on that. Well I just bought it and I think once I get it - I will probably never get rid of it like you stated for yours. Thank you for your response and subscribed.
So with a 50mm equivalent can you get one inch closer??
This lens doesn't give you a 50mm equivalent. It's a wide adapter. Regardless, I don't think that the min. focus distance changes when you add an adapter.
@@BoorayPerry totally understood that was just wondering if the minimum focus distance would reverse with the 50mm adapter. But you don’t think it would, thanks.
@@WhoIsSerafin the minimum focus distance is determined by the lens. Since you don't actually change the lens, I think the distance would be the same.
Hmm. In Andrew and Denae's video, Andrew showed the WCL on the X100V focuses closer, well has higher magnification ratio. Interesting. th-cam.com/video/tGubZybYAz8/w-d-xo.html
No way will I buy this or the TCL. I can get a nice 28mm image if I have to with my even smaller Fuji X30 (28-112mm equiv.) in raw, and a nice 50 mm using the excellent digital zoom (JPEG) built into the X100F. Or use the X30, which I have as a backup on a shoot. Glad you like it though, Booray.
What a honest review of the lens. Everything sounds great about having it, but do I really need it? No. I have the 16 1.4 and it's a great lens, but did I really need it? Only on occasion, but at times it's priceless. I think the 100v is just about perfect just the way it comes. Thank you, I always enjoy your videos. Had been waiting for a new one.
Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
So what have we learned? Well, if you stand back a bit you can take the same photos without the cost, size and weight of this lens! (mostly)
Mine stays on most of the time. It's great for indoors, car shows, museums etc. Turns my X100F into a poor man's Leica Q 😂
Closer and wider that's what it's made for really. Snapshot camera Daido...... You can hold the camera closer to your body and still frame it 35 is a little short in tight positions like you said that's exactly what's it's made for no review needed if you understand the camera design
You can save 350$ and a bulky gear with a nice alternative: shot two steps back.
Yes, unless you can't step back, which is often the case when I am shooting in cramped quarters. :)
Haha. Bring the XT-30 with wider angle lens 😜 Hope you can analyse also the TCL, because all reviews are quite negative... and I’m not sure if they should be in comparison with the WCL.
If you are doing street photography this lens is must, because it is a standart 28mm for street; leica q, ricoh gr all 28mm for that reason..
Of course we don't NEED this lens, but then we don't NEED the X100V (or F) either 😄
Brilliant, wearing a mask outside. 😂
Consider, for a moment, that you are not seeing what's in front of her and behind her.