Great vid man. I own this and the TCL and this 28mm is on my x100v 90 percent of the time. If anyone reading likes the focal length - personally it might be my fav - then get it. The image quality doesn’t drop and you still get surprisingly good out of focus area when shot wide open depending on ur distance from a subject, better than I expected and not that far off my 28mm f2 on my Sony full frame. Only gripe is the flash is hindered with this on. I write this because you might end up in forums to read about it and you’ll see these ppl who go on and on about how you shouldn’t add anything to this camera - not even a grip - cause the whole philosophy is to keep it compact and limited. To those people I say, nobody asked.
@KnytWolfOFFICIAL It casts a shadow as the bottom of the flash gets blocked by the protrusion of the adaptor. Even most lens hoods do this on the normal 23mm lens unless you get a square hood type. If you want to use flash with this lens you will need a hot shoe flash
My x100v always travels with me, as does the WCL. Best accessory, apart from my handmade strap, I have for the camera. No degradation in image quality, weighs nothing, takes up no space and 28mm gives me a completely different feel to 35 (full frame equivalent).
Would love to hear about or see your editing process with the camera- film simulations, recipes, or using your own presets on RAW, etc. The final images you produce are gorgeous!
@@benjhaisch Thanks Benj! I love using a recipe on my Fuji x100v but the tones you get on your images are even better! I'd love to see the process behind the color magic!
Hey Benj- Nice. Forgive me if I’ve already said this, but when I reviewed the original TCL-X100 converter on the X100s, I was blown away that there was no discernible quality loss. I just had the idea to keep the X100F and get a WCL for it, then get the new X100V replacement, keeping it as is as a 35mm equivalent…
I got myself the X100V and the WCL as soon as it became available (preordered several months in advance). The lens is big step forward from the one in my X100f which suffered from uneven sharpness in the field at infinity as well as less sharpness up close and wide open. The old lens still has the edge in the center but by a very small margin. The WCL combined with the X100V gives results which are very hard to tell apart from the camera without the extender, it is really, really good. I have no reservations to use it instead of my X-T3 with a prime lens for landscapes which I expect to be sharp edge to edge within the limits of the 26MPx-sensor. All in all it is a compact and well working package and a joy to use with or without the WCL.
Wonderful pics - I love my x100v and the conversion lenses. It's brought a major joy to my life sharing pics online and with friends. Thanks for the great vid.
I decided to do something a little different and get the WCL-X 70, which is the conversion lens for the X70, giving a slightly wider angle of view of approximately 26mm, for a lot less money. It's a perfect fit, and, using the blu-tac and tiny magnet trick stuck on the inside of the conversion lens, it's automatically picked up with the X100V's magnetic sensor. I've also got the TCL 50mm equivalent and it's pretty good, though very slightly soft - so it's better on the X100V than the X100F. Love your channel.
@@benjhaisch They don't make them anymore and they're becoming a bit rare, though, if you're lucky, you can pick one up for around $100. Certainly worth a go.
@@benjhaisch I have the wcl-x70 as well it’s an interesting proposition. I am still playing with it. The wcl-x100 is a workhorse for me. I do not yet trust the x70. It’s bigger and seems at times softer - but I need more testing to see if user error or lens issue. With the magnet hack I get the same functionality as the gen ii of the x100 lenses. The reason to get the x70 was landscape photos. Getting the widest I can get. The wider field of view is definitely noticeable if not dramatic.
I have the 28mm converter attached to X100V permanently, as i really like the ratio and the quality of the converter is excellent. It makes me wonder why Fuji chose 35mm for the camera in the first place, maybe for after market sales. I have not tried the 50mm - a great learning lens but for me less versatile.
I waffled on buying the WCL to pair with my X100V. I don’t know why I second guessed it. It stays on my camera 85-90% of the time. I should mention that I’m using the mk 1 version with a permanent magnet installed inside to trigger the camera to correct the image. It ended up costing me about 50% of a new mk 2 version.
I have both the wcl and the TCL. I love the TCL. It doesn't really seem like a conversion lens at all. I also shoot a leica m10 and GFX 50R. The x100v can hold its own. I'm going to try it out on one of my paid gigs. 🙂
thanks for the video. Great perspective and gorgeous shots. I own and love the WCL for the same reasons you mention. It makes chasing kids around easier and lets more of the vista enter the frame. When I pack for a day out with the camera the WCL is usually with me in my pack. I also own the TCL and while I use it less I love having 50mm available for portraits. It comes with me on trips and at times in my day pack and often when with me I find a reason to screw it on and am usually glad I did. It’s big, but the 50mm is so much more flattering and the bokeh on it is so pretty and smooth. I also own the WCL-X70 lens. And I am still deciding if I should keep it or sell it forward.
This was my daily driver for over a year (28mm converter and all). I was super excited about it, being a 1.2x crop. But the DR is obviously the same as a crop sensor, and you have a stop down to 2.8 to be sharp. I looked past all that for 1 year because there were far more pros than those 2 small cons. In the end I sold it because the look of Fuji didn’t match my FF cameras, and I place a high value on consistency in my photography. I can pick out which images are shot with the Fuji from the thumbnail. Not saying the images were bad… they were great and fantastic, just different from my main system.
I find the APS-C Fujifilm RAF files to be a little flatter and harder to achieve that "depth" that I get with FF & MF images right off the bat, but it's possible for sure. Just a bit more work.
The TCL makes a lot more sense IMO. Going from 35 to 28 (equivalent) tells me you might have bought the wrong camera but 35 and 50 is a more understandable pairing.
Benj, I just picked up the Q3 43. I also have the X100vi. I don't shoot wide often and I'm wondering if I should either pick up the WCL-X100 for the X100vi, or maybe just get a GR iii as a smaller carry instead. I'm a RAW shooter and do some events but don't always want to carry my SL3/21 APO SL.
Probably depends on your expectations for resolution/sharpness/etc, but the GRIII could be a good option, although if you already have the X100VI, getting the WCL is a great idea as well if you like the IQ out of that camera. It obviously adds a bit of size, but it’s not too bad.
@@benjhaisch you can sell whatever you want as your business. but selling fuji simulations is essentially selling text settings. to leak that is simply to post the settings in a comment. ridiculous to sell that but you do you though
@@RemmyMusic1 oh I think you may have misunderstood me here. They’re presets for raw files in Adobe Lightroom that have nothing to do with the Fujifilm JPEG settings.
X100v is still sold out on every website and have to be preordered 😢I’m binge watching on videos like these for now while I’m dying inside to have an x100v 😫
I was wondering about the sold-out situation worldwide. My guess is that Fujifilm waits for pent-up demand to reach a certain level before doing another production run.
Hi, I get the Squarhood Model V for my X100V and it's been great and enjoyable to use. However, I can't install the square hood on the WCL-100II. I noticed your Squarehood was different with my owned one, Can you tell me the Squarehood model no. ?
Hi Benj, I’m an avid Fuji landscape photographer based out in Miami. So I found out that my wife and I have a little one on the way due in December...which also means traveling will probably stop for a good while. I'm debating on switching to an x100v. It pains me to think about getting rid of my current setup (XT4 plus a couple lenses) but I just want to have a camera with me at all times with my kid growing and having a larger camera body with me seems a bit cumbersome. It's not like I can't ever shoot landscapes again with an x100V. How would you say this WCL handled shooting landscapes? It seems like you enjoyed it pretty well after watching this vid.
Thanks for this, always enjoy your beautiful videos! Your experience mirrors mine pretty much with the X100V and the WCL. It’s pretty darn good. Not quite as good at the edges as the normal lens at like f2, but improves quickly as the aperture goes down. The TCL is something that I have a more mixed feeling about. It’s a lot bigger, kind of goofy looking tbh, and I do see a hit in image quality more with it. However, I love 50mm and I love the X100V, so it’s worth carrying around sometimes. It’s only a little worse than the 35 f2 to me, so it’s tolerable. Honestly I wish they somehow made an f2.8 version that was the same size as the wcl, but I doubt that’s really possible! If these things were a little easier to get on and off I’d be more enthusiastic about them as well, the screw mounting is quite fiddly. Last thing, a tip I recently discovered: a normal 49mm lens cap fits the back of these converters perfectly, and sticks on much better than the weird little cap it comes with. I just got cheap ones on Amazon and it’s been a much better experience.
The TCL is sweet, but dang does it make the camera feel unbalanced. I could definitely see a use case though where one could get by with the X100V and both converters as their sole kit.
I know this is off-topic but, I noticed you’re using a Clever Supply Co adjustable strap vs their minimal strap in this video. Do you prefer it because it’s adjustable or it’s better with a slightly heavier camera & lens??
To be honest it’s because I let my uncle borrow my Hasselblad (his old camera) for the last year and my minimal strap was attached to it haha. But yeah, the adjustable ones are just so versatile that they make a great option for a single strap.
I have an XT2 with the XF23F2 (and other lenses), would you recommend to change the 23F2 to an X100F? I love the small design and the OVF, some body out there with the same setup?
I think it'd be worth it! From my limited understanding, the XF23/2 is sharper, but having a full camera would be great if that's not your goal overall
I have been trying to get one new from B&H for at least 3 month I don't even think any shipped . It would be nice if they put IBIS in the next batch. Does anyone know what is the date of the next USA shipment?
yeah, I was chatting with them about the Cinebloom filters and they mentioned they had a prototype they were working on and offered to send it over. Looks good!
Great video and photos. Some notes on WCL and TCL: I use the WCL on my X100T as my 28mm so far. Not bad size/weight quality for a 28 f/2! But it shades the built in flash somewhat, which is a shame with this great fill-flash camera (leaf shutter 1/4000 sync etc) Had the TCL previously, and really enjoyed the use case in direct harsh sunlight with an external EF-X20 as fill flash. That feature and ability to get smooth faces (and still some background separation) even in harsh light cannot be matched with another 50mm equiv setup from Fuji, or with a Summicron on an M for that matter, because of slow sync speeds. Still ended selling it and buying something else. It is too bulky and alters the X100-experience fundamentally.
Thank you for the review! Not too many videos out there on this conversion lens. How is it using the OVF when you have the conversion lens on? Do you mainly stick to the EVF?
I must say, what an amazing collection of photos! These pictures are truly precious and will undoubtedly hold a special place in your heart for years to come.
Just get the v.1 of this lens. It's way cheaper (especially used) and there is no difference in glass. You just have to manually switch the camera setting to correct for distortion.
Yes me too. Got it for less than $100 used. Nice and sharp (and much less distortion than the Leica Q btw). The only thing. I have no hood. And when light comes from the side, the flare is terrible. White and milky. Any suggestions for a cheaper hood, than the original Fuji? Tried some screw mount ventilated hoods, but all of them made the corners dark. And the Hauge hood I have for the x100v won't fit the converter lens...
After using the WCL for almost a year it's a nice thing to have. It helps balance the camera by giving your left hand someplace to hold. The only negative I've noticed shooting in cities is it seems to have some pretty bad distortion of buildings. So it's great for tight scenes just beware if you like to shoot city architecture. Nice video
I'm having the hardest time choosing between the X100v with both adapters, giving me the full prime range you need. Or the X-E4, which I would have the 18 f/2, the 27 f2.8, and the 50 f/2. I've watched those videos of yours multiple times. The x100v always comes up in a sense of having the full package as is, and if i want to use the adapters, they're there.
You also get weather resistance if you buy the WR kit or attach a different filter. The x100v also has an in build ND filter. Having a large variety of lenses is a big plus for the xe4. Really depends on what you need. The XE4 makes more Sense but who are we fooling? The x100v is just beautiful
@@venom2k2 that all makes sense to me. As a dad primarily documenting family and hobby shooting at best, the compactness of the x100v as a complete package is the main selling point. though beautiful, on top of what you mentioned, it also has the silent leaf shutter and the built in flash. I know it's not the best flash, but having one is better than nothing.
@@coryirvin6651 yeah, that is what draws me to the x100v as well. But if I remember correctly the xt30 and even xe4 are more Compact but of course with a lens attached it becomes a different story. Put a 23mm f/2 on the xe4 and you are good to go. You also get the chance of using the beautiful 35mm f/1.4 and for nice portraits the 50mm f/2. I'd get the xe4, to be honest.
@@venom2k2 Great points, and that's where i've been most of this camera-research journey. I like having the lens options. I can always throw the 18 f/2 on the xe4 if i want it to be compact. I held the xt30 and it felt terrible, but the x-t20 had surprisingly better ergos.
Really a great review Benj! Your images shows an analog look, but still very sharp. I really like that. The converter is of course not as sharp as the Leica Q I also have. But it has something to it, even wide open.
Hey thanks so much, that's pretty much exactly what I'm going for with these new presets I've been working on. Sort of a "film inspired" look that takes off some of that "digital" feel, while not *trying* to emulate films to match exactly or anything.
I've been using the WCL on my X100F for a while now and really enjoy it. The only problem I have with it is that it protrudes so much and if you need to use the flash, you'll get a shadow on your photo. I usually don't use flash on the X100F, but sometimes it's needed. Other than that, I am pleased with the results.
the relationship between mm gets more and more exaggerated as you go wider and wider. 7mm is fairly substantial, but yeah, it's all up to your priorities and preferences either way.
Yeah, I wasn’t a fan for this very reason, but was surprised at how much it just felt like any other camera when actually mounted. Loses the X100’s minimal charm for sure, but basically converts into the feeling of the X-E4
@@benjhaisch yeah, that’s what stops me. The whole point of the x100’s is being simple and compact IMO. The moment (pun not intended) you have the carry another lens with it you end up putting it up against a whole other class of cameras IMO. I supposed if you bought the x100v and discovered you really prefer 28mm (I do) you could convert it instead of buying a new camera. But that conversion lens is too massive IMO. Love your images however!
@@benjhaisch I mean my comment is Gatekeeping, because I've only got respect for the X100 with the WCL on. I'm just joking. I'm a simple man; I see 28mm, I click. 😂
The moment you said this video was sponsored and that they sent you the lens I knew this was gonna be a BS review. You even said previously that you didn't enjoy this lens but now conveniently you all of a sudden are? You're just selling us more camera gear that we or may not need. I get it man. Do what you gotta do to make that money but it's sad to know I can't trust your opinion anymore. You lost a subscriber. This isn't the first time you have done this either which sucks because I enjoy your photography and even most of your videos but lately its basically just been commercials for MPB and Moment.
Hey Manuel, you may have misinterpreted me here. The video isn’t sponsored, they sent the conversion lens over for another comparison video [at my request] and I decided to make a follow up video specifically about it because I’d always been curious about it myself. I’d never used it before, but just assumed the quality was poor from other experiences with conversion lenses. This changed when I actually used it. I make videos based on what I personally find interesting and frankly don’t make nearly enough money on this platform to go and purchase most of these things on my own to satisfy my own curiosity, so I do rely on loaned or provided gear from companies that I have relationships with to help support the videos for me. TLDR: This video isn’t sponsored and I made it out of my own curiosity. :)
@@benjhaisch I agree in part with both. For me it was just odd when you hold the camera and converter combination i immediately thought "Thats a Leica Q size right there" and from that moment, that converter seemed useless to me.... The Leica Q is basically the same size but its 1.7 and its full frame ?! For me there is just the price difference left in justifying something like that... and even then..... at this point get an xt3 with a 28 equivalent lens if you cannot afford or want the Leica Q. So in my mind, there is no possible way for someone to justify a product like that. Anyway, wonderful pictures like always !
@@martinrumfeld8593 yeah, I get that. I think the point for me is the modularity, especially for someone who doesn't have the budget for both or just likes to have a super compact setup at 35mm but doesn't mind expanding to the size of another "regular" camera at times to accommodate the 28mm. If you want to use 28mm at all times and never the 35mm equiv, this probably isn't the best idea for sure, but for what it is, I was impressed by it.
@@martinrumfeld8593 "for me there is just the price difference left in justifying something like that" ... it's $1750 vs $5795. for many if not most people, that is the ONLY thing need to justify using the adapter, in particular since it doesn't harm image performance significantly. of course the Q2 and its native mind blowing 28mm and 47+ megapixel crop monster sensor is better... but jeez, can we appreciate what Fuji has done here at the prices they have done it?
Great vid man. I own this and the TCL and this 28mm is on my x100v 90 percent of the time.
If anyone reading likes the focal length - personally it might be my fav - then get it. The image quality doesn’t drop and you still get surprisingly good out of focus area when shot wide open depending on ur distance from a subject, better than I expected and not that far off my 28mm f2 on my Sony full frame. Only gripe is the flash is hindered with this on.
I write this because you might end up in forums to read about it and you’ll see these ppl who go on and on about how you shouldn’t add anything to this camera - not even a grip - cause the whole philosophy is to keep it compact and limited. To those people I say, nobody asked.
@KnytWolfOFFICIAL It casts a shadow as the bottom of the flash gets blocked by the protrusion of the adaptor. Even most lens hoods do this on the normal 23mm lens unless you get a square hood type.
If you want to use flash with this lens you will need a hot shoe flash
I can’t get it to go on the thread of my x100v, did you have this problem?
@@directorbless The WCL? you have to screw it on and it takes a few rotations...
My x100v always travels with me, as does the WCL. Best accessory, apart from my handmade strap, I have for the camera. No degradation in image quality, weighs nothing, takes up no space and 28mm gives me a completely different feel to 35 (full frame equivalent).
Would love to hear about or see your editing process with the camera- film simulations, recipes, or using your own presets on RAW, etc. The final images you produce are gorgeous!
Will do! I might just go over these ones specifically!
@@benjhaisch Thanks Benj! I love using a recipe on my Fuji x100v but the tones you get on your images are even better! I'd love to see the process behind the color magic!
I have an X100f, will the wide conversation improve the sharpness missing in the f version.
@@williaminbody205 No
Thank you for posting about this. There's seriously a lack of reviews of these conversion lenses from good photographers for real world samples.
Hey Benj- Nice. Forgive me if I’ve already said this, but when I reviewed the original TCL-X100 converter on the X100s, I was blown away that there was no discernible quality loss. I just had the idea to keep the X100F and get a WCL for it, then get the new X100V replacement, keeping it as is as a 35mm equivalent…
I got myself the X100V and the WCL as soon as it became available (preordered several months in advance). The lens is big step forward from the one in my X100f which suffered from uneven sharpness in the field at infinity as well as less sharpness up close and wide open. The old lens still has the edge in the center but by a very small margin. The WCL combined with the X100V gives results which are very hard to tell apart from the camera without the extender, it is really, really good. I have no reservations to use it instead of my X-T3 with a prime lens for landscapes which I expect to be sharp edge to edge within the limits of the 26MPx-sensor. All in all it is a compact and well working package and a joy to use with or without the WCL.
I have the TCL-X100 for my X100V and I love it so much. So awesome to pop it on when I want a tighter frame. Weight isn’t too bad either
Wonderful pics - I love my x100v and the conversion lenses. It's brought a major joy to my life sharing pics online and with friends. Thanks for the great vid.
Would be interesting to see a direct comparison between this and the X-E4 & the 18mm f/2. Old lens is too old?
Maybe I’ll make a 1 minute shorts comparison!
I was thinking about the same comparison!
@@benjhaisch would love to see that!
I decided to do something a little different and get the WCL-X 70, which is the conversion lens for the X70, giving a slightly wider angle of view of approximately 26mm, for a lot less money. It's a perfect fit, and, using the blu-tac and tiny magnet trick stuck on the inside of the conversion lens, it's automatically picked up with the X100V's magnetic sensor.
I've also got the TCL 50mm equivalent and it's pretty good, though very slightly soft - so it's better on the X100V than the X100F.
Love your channel.
Ohhhh that’s interesting! Might have to try that
@@benjhaisch They don't make them anymore and they're becoming a bit rare, though, if you're lucky, you can pick one up for around $100. Certainly worth a go.
@@benjhaisch I have the wcl-x70 as well it’s an interesting proposition. I am still playing with it.
The wcl-x100 is a workhorse for me. I do not yet trust the x70. It’s bigger and seems at times softer - but I need more testing to see if user error or lens issue. With the magnet hack I get the same functionality as the gen ii of the x100 lenses. The reason to get the x70 was landscape photos. Getting the widest I can get. The wider field of view is definitely noticeable if not dramatic.
I have the 28mm converter attached to X100V permanently, as i really like the ratio and the quality of the converter is excellent. It makes me wonder why Fuji chose 35mm for the camera in the first place, maybe for after market sales. I have not tried the 50mm - a great learning lens but for me less versatile.
I waffled on buying the WCL to pair with my X100V. I don’t know why I second guessed it. It stays on my camera 85-90% of the time. I should mention that I’m using the mk 1 version with a permanent magnet installed inside to trigger the camera to correct the image. It ended up costing me about 50% of a new mk 2 version.
I have both the wcl and the TCL. I love the TCL. It doesn't really seem like a conversion lens at all. I also shoot a leica m10 and GFX 50R. The x100v can hold its own. I'm going to try it out on one of my paid gigs. 🙂
thanks for the video. Great perspective and gorgeous shots.
I own and love the WCL for the same reasons you mention. It makes chasing kids around easier and lets more of the vista enter the frame. When I pack for a day out with the camera the WCL is usually with me in my pack.
I also own the TCL and while I use it less I love having 50mm available for portraits. It comes with me on trips and at times in my day pack and often when with me I find a reason to screw it on and am usually glad I did. It’s big, but the 50mm is so much more flattering and the bokeh on it is so pretty and smooth.
I also own the WCL-X70 lens. And I am still deciding if I should keep it or sell it forward.
how different are the X70 and X100 versions of the WCL in terms of focal length?
Do you ever use the "digital zoom" on the 100v? If you do, how do you like/dislike the image quality?
This was my daily driver for over a year (28mm converter and all). I was super excited about it, being a 1.2x crop. But the DR is obviously the same as a crop sensor, and you have a stop down to 2.8 to be sharp. I looked past all that for 1 year because there were far more pros than those 2 small cons. In the end I sold it because the look of Fuji didn’t match my FF cameras, and I place a high value on consistency in my photography. I can pick out which images are shot with the Fuji from the thumbnail. Not saying the images were bad… they were great and fantastic, just different from my main system.
I find the APS-C Fujifilm RAF files to be a little flatter and harder to achieve that "depth" that I get with FF & MF images right off the bat, but it's possible for sure. Just a bit more work.
WCL II for X100V or XF 18mm F2 for my X-T3 ? What is the best deal?
i've always wondered about the conversion lenses for the x100v, this was very informative thanks for sharing!
Great review. Any chance you could review the TCL next? Thinking about picking both up and would love to hear your thoughts.
+1 to that. Even though I own it, I’d enjoy seeing your thoughts. It’s a bit more of a mixed bag to me, would be an interesting video
The TCL makes a lot more sense IMO. Going from 35 to 28 (equivalent) tells me you might have bought the wrong camera but 35 and 50 is a more understandable pairing.
Benj is the wcl x100 ii better than the xf18mm f2 in optic quality? Better edge to edge sharpness or about the same? Not sure which to get. Thanks
I have to say, I really like your bgm and the way you insert them.
Just tracked down an x100v and was very curious about these adapters! Solid timing!
Benj, I just picked up the Q3 43. I also have the X100vi. I don't shoot wide often and I'm wondering if I should either pick up the WCL-X100 for the X100vi, or maybe just get a GR iii as a smaller carry instead. I'm a RAW shooter and do some events but don't always want to carry my SL3/21 APO SL.
Probably depends on your expectations for resolution/sharpness/etc, but the GRIII could be a good option, although if you already have the X100VI, getting the WCL is a great idea as well if you like the IQ out of that camera. It obviously adds a bit of size, but it’s not too bad.
Loved the review! I’ve used the tcl and it’s just as great as the wcl. Honestly the same optically and it’s nice to have the reach that lens provides.
what's the recipe on the 4:30 photo? Unbelievable !
A new preset I’ll release soon-ish :)
@@benjhaisch you're selling or releasing for free? ill just stick with fuji weekly..
That’s fine, it’s a part of my business that I work really really hard on.
@@benjhaisch you can sell whatever you want as your business. but selling fuji simulations is essentially selling text settings. to leak that is simply to post the settings in a comment. ridiculous to sell that but you do you though
@@RemmyMusic1 oh I think you may have misunderstood me here. They’re presets for raw files in Adobe Lightroom that have nothing to do with the Fujifilm JPEG settings.
X100v is still sold out on every website and have to be preordered 😢I’m binge watching on videos like these for now while I’m dying inside to have an x100v 😫
I was wondering about the sold-out situation worldwide. My guess is that Fujifilm waits for pent-up demand to reach a certain level before doing another production run.
Wow. How did you get the sunstar shot at 4:47? My X100V doesn't get these results!
Here are the settings! I find f/5.6 is the sweet spot for sharpness and light.
Lens (mm): 19
ISO: 400
Aperture: 5.6
Shutter: 1/400
Exp. Comp.: -1.3
Hi what film simulation did you use for the brighter photos with your family ? It looks great.
Is the squarehood locked into the WCL?
When I had the x100v with the wcl it was glued to the camera. But at that point I was like I might as well keep the xe4 and 18mm pancake.
I have both and still prefer the X100V+WCL because I have the flexibility of switching to the 35mm if I want it to be more pocketable
You can crop in but you can’t crop out. Glad to hear this. Makes a very strong case for this camera. I wish they made us as 28mm to start.
Hi, I get the Squarhood Model V for my X100V and it's been great and enjoyable to use. However, I can't install the square hood on the WCL-100II. I noticed your Squarehood was different with my owned one, Can you tell me the Squarehood model no. ?
Hi there, so it is not the Squarehood Model V on the WCL-x100, did I get this right? Because the Model V does not fit on my WCL.
Hi Benj,
I’m an avid Fuji landscape photographer based out in Miami. So I found out that my wife and I have a little one on the way due in December...which also means traveling will probably stop for a good while. I'm debating on switching to an x100v.
It pains me to think about getting rid of my current setup (XT4 plus a couple lenses) but I just want to have a camera with me at all times with my kid growing and having a larger camera body with me seems a bit cumbersome.
It's not like I can't ever shoot landscapes again with an x100V. How would you say this WCL handled shooting landscapes? It seems like you enjoyed it pretty well after watching this vid.
Great video man! Love the photos you shared. Definitely interested in getting this conversion lens
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this, always enjoy your beautiful videos! Your experience mirrors mine pretty much with the X100V and the WCL. It’s pretty darn good. Not quite as good at the edges as the normal lens at like f2, but improves quickly as the aperture goes down. The TCL is something that I have a more mixed feeling about. It’s a lot bigger, kind of goofy looking tbh, and I do see a hit in image quality more with it. However, I love 50mm and I love the X100V, so it’s worth carrying around sometimes. It’s only a little worse than the 35 f2 to me, so it’s tolerable. Honestly I wish they somehow made an f2.8 version that was the same size as the wcl, but I doubt that’s really possible! If these things were a little easier to get on and off I’d be more enthusiastic about them as well, the screw mounting is quite fiddly.
Last thing, a tip I recently discovered: a normal 49mm lens cap fits the back of these converters perfectly, and sticks on much better than the weird little cap it comes with. I just got cheap ones on Amazon and it’s been a much better experience.
ah good call with the back cap idea!
The TCL is sweet, but dang does it make the camera feel unbalanced. I could definitely see a use case though where one could get by with the X100V and both converters as their sole kit.
Could you do a similar video about the 50 mm conversion lens?!?
I have one on order so when it get here I update it since I been waiting for the 100v for sx months and finally paid for one today
Finally going to pick one up
Nice video! I have the Tcl-ii which I use only for portrait work and love it.
Works well in uk..more compact places,hills and small places. Its really needs a fixed 24 mm
I know this is off-topic but, I noticed you’re using a Clever Supply Co adjustable strap vs their minimal strap in this video. Do you prefer it because it’s adjustable or it’s better with a slightly heavier camera & lens??
To be honest it’s because I let my uncle borrow my Hasselblad (his old camera) for the last year and my minimal strap was attached to it haha. But yeah, the adjustable ones are just so versatile that they make a great option for a single strap.
You must try to mount the WCL of the Fujifilm X70 on the X100 to have extra pov!!
The TCL is pretty good as well. I'm glad I copped it.
the x70 wcl is much more affordable and gives a 26mm fov, and works great with the x100 line.
just a tip to anyone interested.
The X70 is a great camera! Smaller than the X100, easily fits into a pocket. Only downside for me is lack of a view finder - but I still use it lots.
Hi! Great review and great photo! This WCL-X100 II is adaptable on a Fuji x100t?
Yes
Man, I've had the same initial judgements about this CL as well, now you have me second guess haha!
I have an XT2 with the XF23F2 (and other lenses), would you recommend to change the 23F2 to an X100F? I love the small design and the OVF, some body out there with the same setup?
I think it'd be worth it! From my limited understanding, the XF23/2 is sharper, but having a full camera would be great if that's not your goal overall
I bought it used for 100 bucks, which makes it even better…quality is great, just straight lines need some corrections in post.
I have been trying to get one new from B&H for at least 3 month I don't even think any shipped .
It would be nice if they put IBIS in the next batch.
Does anyone know what is the date of the next USA shipment?
jump on that KEH link, get it sooner, and save some $$$ ;)
Can you add a diffusion filter onto the conversion lens?
yep!
Great video! Would love to see a video on the 50mm. Im thinking about picking this camera up for travel.
Do you sell only the mobile presets? Thanks
The hood you’re using on the wcl in the video, is it something new Squarehood is testing out?
yeah, I was chatting with them about the Cinebloom filters and they mentioned they had a prototype they were working on and offered to send it over. Looks good!
@@benjhaisch did they end up putting it into production?
@SaltWaterSound yep
Great video and photos. Some notes on WCL and TCL:
I use the WCL on my X100T as my 28mm so far. Not bad size/weight quality for a 28 f/2! But it shades the built in flash somewhat, which is a shame with this great fill-flash camera (leaf shutter 1/4000 sync etc)
Had the TCL previously, and really enjoyed the use case in direct harsh sunlight with an external EF-X20 as fill flash. That feature and ability to get smooth faces (and still some background separation) even in harsh light cannot be matched with another 50mm equiv setup from Fuji, or with a Summicron on an M for that matter, because of slow sync speeds. Still ended selling it and buying something else. It is too bulky and alters the X100-experience fundamentally.
I have an X100V with WCL and can't tell a difference in IQ, and appreciate the wider perspective on occasion.
Anyone know of a film simulation that can yield a similar look SOOC?
I've been interested in this lens for 16:9 and 1:1.
I’d love to see a review of the TCL, if you can get a loaner from Moment. :-)
Do you need anything to put it on? Or it can be directly twisted on?
it twists directly onto the other lens
Why why why the X100 didn't have 28mm for the beginning. It's the most convinient for street photography people. I rarely use 35mm focal lens.
Thank you for the review! Not too many videos out there on this conversion lens. How is it using the OVF when you have the conversion lens on? Do you mainly stick to the EVF?
for real, I make so many of these videos out of my own curiosity and there seemed to be barely anything out there about this thing.
I must say, what an amazing collection of photos! These pictures are truly precious and will undoubtedly hold a special place in your heart for years to come.
oh ya finally, been waiting for this. I have the same kit
Oh no.. I want one now
Solid vid Benj!
thanks dude! been eating up the content on your channel as well!
Looks like it does a great job. I would rather pay for better glass on the conversion lens than lower price too
Thanks for your work and sharing your thoughts !! Cheers from France
Lovely shots.... Great review. Thanks
28mm for life! I wish this was the stock lens. :-)
Beautiful shots!
Just get the v.1 of this lens. It's way cheaper (especially used) and there is no difference in glass. You just have to manually switch the camera setting to correct for distortion.
For sure, it’s not something I’d be swapping back and forth, but the convenience of the magnets could be helpful depending on your use case
@@benjhaisch there’s a hack to add a magnet to the v1. Works great
Yes me too. Got it for less than $100 used. Nice and sharp (and much less distortion than the Leica Q btw). The only thing. I have no hood. And when light comes from the side, the flare is terrible. White and milky. Any suggestions for a cheaper hood, than the original Fuji? Tried some screw mount ventilated hoods, but all of them made the corners dark. And the Hauge hood I have for the x100v won't fit the converter lens...
the photos worth thousands of words
I love it. I keep mine on 24/7
After using the WCL for almost a year it's a nice thing to have. It helps balance the camera by giving your left hand someplace to hold. The only negative I've noticed shooting in cities is it seems to have some pretty bad distortion of buildings. So it's great for tight scenes just beware if you like to shoot city architecture. Nice video
I'm having the hardest time choosing between the X100v with both adapters, giving me the full prime range you need. Or the X-E4, which I would have the 18 f/2, the 27 f2.8, and the 50 f/2. I've watched those videos of yours multiple times. The x100v always comes up in a sense of having the full package as is, and if i want to use the adapters, they're there.
You also get weather resistance if you buy the WR kit or attach a different filter. The x100v also has an in build ND filter. Having a large variety of lenses is a big plus for the xe4. Really depends on what you need. The XE4 makes more Sense but who are we fooling? The x100v is just beautiful
@@venom2k2 that all makes sense to me. As a dad primarily documenting family and hobby shooting at best, the compactness of the x100v as a complete package is the main selling point. though beautiful, on top of what you mentioned, it also has the silent leaf shutter and the built in flash. I know it's not the best flash, but having one is better than nothing.
@@coryirvin6651 yeah, that is what draws me to the x100v as well. But if I remember correctly the xt30 and even xe4 are more Compact but of course with a lens attached it becomes a different story. Put a 23mm f/2 on the xe4 and you are good to go. You also get the chance of using the beautiful 35mm f/1.4 and for nice portraits the 50mm f/2. I'd get the xe4, to be honest.
@@venom2k2 Great points, and that's where i've been most of this camera-research journey. I like having the lens options. I can always throw the 18 f/2 on the xe4 if i want it to be compact. I held the xt30 and it felt terrible, but the x-t20 had surprisingly better ergos.
Weather sealing and the OVF are the reason I own the X100V and 3 adapter lenses instead of the xe4.
Really a great review Benj! Your images shows an analog look, but still very sharp. I really like that. The converter is of course not as sharp as the Leica Q I also have. But it has something to it, even wide open.
Hey thanks so much, that's pretty much exactly what I'm going for with these new presets I've been working on. Sort of a "film inspired" look that takes off some of that "digital" feel, while not *trying* to emulate films to match exactly or anything.
Now for the TCL !
I've been using the WCL on my X100F for a while now and really enjoy it. The only problem I have with it is that it protrudes so much and if you need to use the flash, you'll get a shadow on your photo. I usually don't use flash on the X100F, but sometimes it's needed. Other than that, I am pleased with the results.
good call! I didn't mention that or the finder blockage in the OVF as well
@@benjhaisch yeah, but to be honest, that doesn’t bother me that much.
The balance, wight and size makes it an issue..
I got a used Leica Q for the same price, it suited me better.
nice! I actually found the AF performance to be better on the X100V + WCL, but otherwise, I did like the depth of images out of the Q more
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Seems like a lot of cash and size for a mere 7mm
the relationship between mm gets more and more exaggerated as you go wider and wider. 7mm is fairly substantial, but yeah, it's all up to your priorities and preferences either way.
But it’s HUGE
Yeah, I wasn’t a fan for this very reason, but was surprised at how much it just felt like any other camera when actually mounted. Loses the X100’s minimal charm for sure, but basically converts into the feeling of the X-E4
@@benjhaisch yeah, that’s what stops me. The whole point of the x100’s is being simple and compact IMO. The moment (pun not intended) you have the carry another lens with it you end up putting it up against a whole other class of cameras IMO. I supposed if you bought the x100v and discovered you really prefer 28mm (I do) you could convert it instead of buying a new camera. But that conversion lens is too massive IMO. Love your images however!
спасибо
The only way to shoot the X100.
Gatekept ☑
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Wait, is this gatekeeping?
@@benjhaisch I mean my comment is Gatekeeping, because I've only got respect for the X100 with the WCL on. I'm just joking. I'm a simple man; I see 28mm, I click. 😂
@@-grey haha, ok! Sorry, I just received like 5 negative comments in a row and was wondering if I came off totally wrong in this video somehow
@@benjhaisch No worries, man. It's all good. I know how Internet negativity can be. ✌️
The moment you said this video was sponsored and that they sent you the lens I knew this was gonna be a BS review. You even said previously that you didn't enjoy this lens but now conveniently you all of a sudden are? You're just selling us more camera gear that we or may not need. I get it man. Do what you gotta do to make that money but it's sad to know I can't trust your opinion anymore. You lost a subscriber. This isn't the first time you have done this either which sucks because I enjoy your photography and even most of your videos but lately its basically just been commercials for MPB and Moment.
Hey Manuel, you may have misinterpreted me here. The video isn’t sponsored, they sent the conversion lens over for another comparison video [at my request] and I decided to make a follow up video specifically about it because I’d always been curious about it myself. I’d never used it before, but just assumed the quality was poor from other experiences with conversion lenses. This changed when I actually used it. I make videos based on what I personally find interesting and frankly don’t make nearly enough money on this platform to go and purchase most of these things on my own to satisfy my own curiosity, so I do rely on loaned or provided gear from companies that I have relationships with to help support the videos for me.
TLDR: This video isn’t sponsored and I made it out of my own curiosity. :)
@@benjhaisch I agree in part with both. For me it was just odd when you hold the camera and converter combination i immediately thought "Thats a Leica Q size right there" and from that moment, that converter seemed useless to me.... The Leica Q is basically the same size but its 1.7 and its full frame ?! For me there is just the price difference left in justifying something like that... and even then..... at this point get an xt3 with a 28 equivalent lens if you cannot afford or want the Leica Q.
So in my mind, there is no possible way for someone to justify a product like that.
Anyway, wonderful pictures like always !
@@martinrumfeld8593 yeah, I get that. I think the point for me is the modularity, especially for someone who doesn't have the budget for both or just likes to have a super compact setup at 35mm but doesn't mind expanding to the size of another "regular" camera at times to accommodate the 28mm. If you want to use 28mm at all times and never the 35mm equiv, this probably isn't the best idea for sure, but for what it is, I was impressed by it.
@@martinrumfeld8593 "for me there is just the price difference left in justifying something like that" ... it's $1750 vs $5795. for many if not most people, that is the ONLY thing need to justify using the adapter, in particular since it doesn't harm image performance significantly. of course the Q2 and its native mind blowing 28mm and 47+ megapixel crop monster sensor is better... but jeez, can we appreciate what Fuji has done here at the prices they have done it?
X100v isn't originally 28mm ?? Lol............
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