Fuji X100 w/ Nikon WC-E68 wide angle adapter test

[andrew00]

Hey,

I received the Nikon WC-E68 wide angle adapter today, which is a 0.68x adapter and connects to the X100 w/49-46mm step down ring.

This takes the 35mm X100 and turns it into a 24mm, which is cool. All functions - auto focus, metering etc, all still work.

The EVF/LCD shows the accurate framing, but naturally the OVF doesn't as it's a 35mm OVF!

Initial impressions are positive, it's not too big but is a solid piece of glass, I can see it being useful and certainly is versatile!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44388193@N06/6607708471/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44388193@N06/6607547841/

 

[Athos6]

Very Cool! Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Mr_Toad]

Hi, Andrew00,

Looks pretty good! ...seems better than the various 30 dollar wide angle adapters on the market.

May I ask...

Does it show vignetting and/ or edge blurring...when taking more distant images, versus close-ups?
Does it show much barrel distortion...for images of tall buildings and such?
How did you know to purchase that specific Nikon WC-E68? Was it advertised or reviewed as usable on the Fuji X100?

I have a Fuji X10...so I wonder if it would work on the X10, also. Of course, if the glass is heavy, maybe it would not be good to put on the X10 zoom-zoom.

Thanks!

Robt.

 

[Arjay]

There's a rather extensive discussion about the WC-E68 on the X100 forum. I presume that's where Andrew found the information.

 

[Mr_Toad]

Thanks, Arjay,

I guess the X10 zoom would not benefit from that kinda weight attached out front, anyway.

Robt.

 

[Strangefinder]

hi andrew00,
looks cool!
do u or anybody else have a link to an ebayer how sells the adapter?

regards
reinhard