FUJIFILM Wide Conversion Lens WCL-X100
  • 9dap9dap
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    WCL-X100 Fujifilm X100 wide conversion lens

    Fujifilm is proud to announce the launch of the WCL-X100, a wide conversion lens designed specifically for the award-winning FUJIFILM X100. The lens attaches directly on to the camera and increases picture taking versatility by multiplying the fixed focal length by 0.8x, converting it from 23mm (35mm in 35mm equivalent) fixed focal length to a 19mm wide angle (28mm in 35mm equivalent)

    WCL-X100 on Fujifilm.com - Fujifilm Press Release

    X100 conversion lens
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  • FinePixCameraFinePixCamera
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    Sweet!
    Fujifilm Gear: F10, F20, F70EXR, XF1, X10, X100 (w/ Fujinon WCL-X100), S5 Pro, (w/Nikkor 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.2 lenses), Fujifilm GA645

    And a freezer full of Fuji Neopan Acros and 400H film.

    Clearly someone who hates Fujifilm and their products.

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  • DennisHolzbergDennisHolzberg
    Posts: 30
    thats cool, shows that fuji still cares about the x100, and there is a new firmware update!
  • ManveruManveru
    Posts: 117
    Awesome! I didn't see that coming, I thought they will start to neglect the beautiful x100... looking forward to some sample pics! :D
  • FinePixCameraFinePixCamera
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    A 50mm equivalent lens would have been sweet to pair with this one.

    Fujifilm Gear: F10, F20, F70EXR, XF1, X10, X100 (w/ Fujinon WCL-X100), S5 Pro, (w/Nikkor 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.2 lenses), Fujifilm GA645

    And a freezer full of Fuji Neopan Acros and 400H film.

    Clearly someone who hates Fujifilm and their products.

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  • GreyelmGreyelm
    Posts: 142
    I wonder how much it will cost.
  • GreyelmGreyelm
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    I've just seen a post hinting that it will be $350 in the US which means it will likely be £350 in the UK.
  • ChristopherChristopher
    Posts: 2,141
    Wow, this is impressive, great work Fujifilm!

    Fujifilm X100 19mm conversion lens
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  • mattmabermattmaber
    Posts: 2,719
    cool
    want.
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  • shangrishangri
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    Wow, and a firmware update too! Again.. It`s good to know that Fujifilm still keeps an eye on the X100 more than a year after its release. Impressive.
  • mattmabermattmaber
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    a 50mm and maybe 80mm equivalent would be nice, I'm not quite sure how possible that is though.

    also a WIDER 10-20mm equiv would be good =D
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  • furangelfurangel
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    Not wide enough for me to be interested. :-/ I would have preferred somewhere around ~20-24 equiv to be happy. 28mm seems to close to 35mm to be worth it, with the added bulk. I'd love to see a 50mm equiv converter though.
  • mattmabermattmaber
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    I have UK news back
    "No date as yet , but they say a release will be August (maybe)
    Retail expected to be around £250"
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  • FinePixCameraFinePixCamera
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    mattmaber said:

    I have UK news back
    "No date as yet , but they say a release will be August (maybe)
    Retail expected to be around £250"



    Some of the announcements mention a June release date, which is much more reasonable. Why the heck announce this 3 months in advance?? Why release this as the summer is winding down?

    http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/12/05/w2587118/fujifilm-announces-all-new-wide-conversion-lens-for-the-award-winning-f


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    And a freezer full of Fuji Neopan Acros and 400H film.

    Clearly someone who hates Fujifilm and their products.

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  • mattmabermattmaber
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    well thats what I've been told but its perfectly feasible Fuji haven't informed the resellers properly yet
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  • lemonslemons
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    It will be available 26th of May in Japan according to Yodobashi (http://www.yodobashi.com/富士フイルム-FUJIFILM-WCL-X100-シルバー-FUJIFILM-X100用-ワイドコンバージョンレンズ-広角19mm/pd/100000001001527072/)
  • brysonwongbrysonwong
    Posts: 11
    I wonder how it'll be attached to the X100?
  • photohumouristphotohumourist
    Posts: 2
    Brilliant. A 35mm (50mm in other words) and manual video control and then I'd buy a second camera for full multimedia kit with audio recorder. That would be PERFECT!
  • ragecatragecat
    Posts: 83
    This is great. I love the support for the x100 still. Kinda makes me wanna buy one as my second body
    Fujifilm X-Pro1, Fujinon 18mm f2, Fujinon 35mm f1.4
  • ChristopherChristopher
    Posts: 2,141
    It will attach to the lens using the existing accessory threads on the front of the lens, hidden behind the smooth decoration ring. If you've ever used a lens hood or lens filter on your X100, you've attached an adaptor ring before to these same threads.
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  • cosinaphilecosinaphile
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    very nice .....sir ....i like it
    i shoot with the ricoh gxr and m mount module with adapted glass
    i shoot with the samsung ex1 and the ricoh gx 200
    i shoot with the ep1 and gf1 with adapted slr and rf glass
    i shoot with the x100 and the x10
  • cosinaphilecosinaphile
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    as was said , a short tele would be useful

    more useful imho making the x100 useful for portraits where its so so at the moment

    50mm equiv please 35mm is already wide action 28 is a little wider the addition of a short tele would have increased the usefulness of the camera more


    put another way...."35" is wide "28" is wider

    "35" is wide 50 is "normal"

    a sea change for x 100 portrait use
    i shoot with the ricoh gxr and m mount module with adapted glass
    i shoot with the samsung ex1 and the ricoh gx 200
    i shoot with the ep1 and gf1 with adapted slr and rf glass
    i shoot with the x100 and the x10
  • ChristopherChristopher
    Posts: 2,141
    It's said by DPReview that it will cost $350 and be available in June: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/05/15/Fujifilm-WCL-X100-wide-angle-converter-lens-firmware-v-1-3-0
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  • JinkshillJinkshill
    Posts: 9
    How is the firmware? Has anyone updated yet?
  • HFMHFM
    Posts: 161
    Very interesting, nice to see they're still working on stuff for the X100 so long after release :)
  • flysurferflysurfer
    Posts: 759
    Of course, such a conversion lens would probably also work with a "X200".
    X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
    X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
    Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
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  • ChristopherChristopher
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    I always figured Fujifilm would revise the lens adaptor ring situation on the X100's successor. It's nice that the X100's lens can be more compact, but it's kind of a quirky setup.

    I am excited to see Fujifilm produce an optically corrected conversion lens. We had been dreaming about such things when the X100 first came out last year! A 2x conversion would also be a nice option, and would really push the X100 towards a 'budget' X-Pro1 style system.

    I am quite curious to see whether the lens correction will be applied to RAW files, or JPG's only. Hopefully Adobe will add a lens correction profile to Lightroom too.

    @flysurfer, have you handled one yet? What did you think of the IQ?
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  • flysurferflysurfer
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    Nope, while I did receive a bunch of background information, I couldn't test one, yet. But I'll definitely try to get my hands on one to do a little shootout with the f2/18 X-Mount lens.

    According to my information, Silkypix will add lens correction for the WCL.

    I also wouldn't expect any more converters any time soon. I guess it would be awkward to turn the X100 into kind of a "cheap" X-Mount system camera alternative.
    X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
    X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
    Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
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  • jomahenjomahen
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    Can't wait to see some comparison sample images between 35mm and 28mm.
  • flysurferflysurfer
    Posts: 759
    Fuji has several samples on their website.
    X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
    X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
    Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
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  • TenisdTenisd
    Posts: 14
    Looks awesome!!

    "Designed specifically for X100 (*1) to achieve premium image quality comparable to that of the original lens even when wide open at f/2.0.
    Does not affect the minimum working distance in macro photography."

    The sample images are all at F5.6 and above, I hope it will be usable on F2 also.

    And the X0.5ish adapter would be better choise for me too.

    Still, I will consider this one when it comes out, and if it will be realy usable at F2. I kind of like the idea wery much.


    Otherwise, sweet move from Fuji. And one more reason to stick to the X100(not getting the X-Pro1 with 18mm lens).
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  • flysurferflysurfer
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    Tenisd said:

    And one more reason to stick to the X100(not getting the X-Pro1 with 18mm lens).



    If that's the result of introducing this product, I guess Fuji weren't as smart as they thought they were...
    X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
    X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
    Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
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  • gafergafer
    Posts: 134
    furangel said:

    Not wide enough for me to be interested. :-/ I would have preferred somewhere around ~20-24 equiv to be happy. 28mm seems to close to 35mm to be worth it, with the added bulk. I'd love to see a 50mm equiv converter though.



    Couldn't agree more. Give me 20-24 for "wide" and 135 for portraits.
  • robthebrucerobthebruce
    Posts: 66
    I like the addition of this conversion lens b/c of the increased ability it will give for landscapes/nature outdoors shots and in crowds. I'd also use it for building shots one of my other favourite things to photograph. Also, it will be interesting to see it used on a 120 panorama with the format set to portrait sweep. That would be awesome. I think of beach scenes of the surf and sand as well as great moiuntains and rainforest applications used this way. Perhaps Fuji will eventually offer a 50 or 70 mm equivelent as well which would make me really really happy as I still just love the simplicity yet complexity of this little camera. Perhaps Fuji can make the lens cap available as a separate item for those like me who have a 49mm UV filter on the lens. My existing $5 pincher cap is horrible.
  • JeffPuttyJeffPutty
    Posts: 28
    gafer said:

    furangel said:

    Not wide enough for me to be interested. :-/ I would have preferred somewhere around ~20-24 equiv to be happy. 28mm seems to close to 35mm to be worth it, with the added bulk. I'd love to see a 50mm equiv converter though.



    Couldn't agree more. Give me 20-24 for "wide" and 135 for portraits.


    Agree here too. 0.8x not enough of a change and not wide enough for landscapes IMHO.
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  • ironcloudzironcloudz
    Posts: 21
    me too, i wonder why they did not choose something MUCH wider than 23mm. Too hard to implement as a "conversion"?

    I would not be able to keep using the leather carrying case either.



    furangel said:

    Not wide enough for me to be interested. :-/ I would have preferred somewhere around ~20-24 equiv to be happy. 28mm seems to close to 35mm to be worth it, with the added bulk. I'd love to see a 50mm equiv converter though.



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  • lemonslemons
    Posts: 5
    ironcloudz said:



    I would not be able to keep using the leather carrying case either.



    You could still use it as a half case when using the wide converter.

    I wonder if a lens pouch is included with the lens? Would make it easier to carry it with me and snap it on when needed.
  • ChristopherChristopher
    Posts: 2,141
    Adorama.com is taking pre-orders for them at $349.95.

    Silver: http://www.adorama.com/IFJWCLX100SL.html
    Black: http://www.adorama.com/IFJWCLX100BK.html
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  • TADrinkwaterTADrinkwater
    Posts: 25
    robthebruce said:

    I like the addition of this conversion lens b/c of the increased ability it will give for landscapes/nature outdoors shots and in crowds. I'd also use it for building shots one of my other favourite things to photograph. Also, it will be interesting to see it used on a 120 panorama with the format set to portrait sweep. That would be awesome. I think of beach scenes of the surf and sand as well as great moiuntains and rainforest applications used this way. Perhaps Fuji will eventually offer a 50 or 70 mm equivelent as well which would make me really really happy as I still just love the simplicity yet complexity of this little camera. Perhaps Fuji can make the lens cap available as a separate item for those like me who have a 49mm UV filter on the lens. My existing $5 pincher cap is horrible.



    I agree, the lens cap as a separate would be a nice little keeper to replace the 'ebay pinchers' that ping off everywhere.
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  • ChristopherChristopher
    Posts: 2,141
    It should be easy enough to order one as a replacement part from Fujifilm, once they're shipping. It's the same design as the X-Pro1 lens caps, they're pretty nice!
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  • mparmpedasmparmpedas
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    I personally find it a bit worrying that the sample images are for F/4 and above.
  • FinePixCameraFinePixCamera
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    mparmpedas said:

    I personally find it a bit worrying that the sample images are for F/4 and above.



    You shouldnt worry.

    "The WCL-X100 has been engineered to ensure the FUJIFILM X100's supreme optical quality remains intact. Created by the same experts who designed the X100's lens, the WCL-X100 delivers comparable image quality even at the f/2 wide aperture setting, retaining all the original optical characteristics, including the attractive bokeh effect."

    Fujifilm Gear: F10, F20, F70EXR, XF1, X10, X100 (w/ Fujinon WCL-X100), S5 Pro, (w/Nikkor 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.2 lenses), Fujifilm GA645

    And a freezer full of Fuji Neopan Acros and 400H film.

    Clearly someone who hates Fujifilm and their products.

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  • mattmabermattmaber
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    on my Sigma 10-20 it has pretty much infinite DoF at most apertures.
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  • PaulVPaulV
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    So cool! It's on my list to get when it comes out. Glad to see the IQ will be similar.
    Took a friends Senior Portraits with both my alpha a550 and fuji x100. The IQ of the x100 is crazy.
  • gafergafer
    Posts: 134
    Question from the back? Why wouldn't you just buy one of these?
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/446850-REG/Cokin_CR73052_R730_52mm_0_5x_Wide_Angle.html
    Half the price and gets you the equivalent of 18mm or am I missing something?
  • ChristopherChristopher
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    @gafer, Fujifilm's conversion lens is designed specifically for the X100's lens, and no other. The lens distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberrations generally experienced with conversion lenses are highly reduced, and can be corrected digitally by enabling the conversion lens feature in the v1.30 firmware. Even better, your EXIF data will report the new focal length, and the OVF framelines will be adjusted.

    Using another conversion lens is still a viable option, and less expensive, it just might not be as convenient of a user experience, or as optically nice.
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  • gafergafer
    Posts: 134
    Christopher, yep, I see that now. I did some checking on conversion lenses since I have no experience with them and I have one word. Yuck! Seems most of them are of very poor quality. May think about the Fuji WC Lens. I like doing landscapes and while there isn't a HUGE difference between 35mm and 28mm it IS a difference worth getting.
  • lemonslemons
    Posts: 5
    Some japanese photographer already has this and posted his impressions with sample images here: http://aiharap.exblog.jp/17568950/

    Does anyone know japanese here enough to translate the article? If I understood Google translated version right, he liked the conversion lens but I am not 100% sure :)
  • jacjac
    Posts: 291
    Lemons, here you go...

    Your text to link...
  • lemonslemons
    Posts: 5
    jac said:

    Lemons, here you go...

    Your text to link...



    Thanks, but I already did that and it's not very clear what he means by this:

    "Feeling of use is ensure that pictures come out sharp and reminiscent about Ji converter lens? What this really frankly. Do not have to be flat or contrast, or color will make you sleepy. Use of a single lens is a sense of exactly equivalent."

    Is it good or bad? :)

  • arukakatarukakat
    Posts: 1
    Hi, Lemons

    Yes, he likes the conversion lens, very very much.

    He said, "In my impression, this conversion lens provide so sharp photographs that you cannot believe it's a "conversion lens". It neither flattens contrast nor makes color sleepy. It's just like an SLR camera lens."

    It's a loose translation, but I hope that you understand by and large what he means.
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