WCL-X100 wide-angle converter on the X100s?

[jonasv]

Simple question: will the WCL-X100 work faultlessly on the newly announced X100s?

I'm guessing yes, since all the determining factors (lens, filter thread, ...) appear to remain the same?

Just wanted to check before I buy, thanks!

 

[jonasv]

Oh, and: if anyone wants to share any additional experiences or photos taken with the WCL-X100, that'd be welcome too! I haven't heard much about it after the initial series of (p)reviews and threads about it upon launch.

 

[Richard G]

I was wondering the same thing just yesterday. But I'm still waiting for the 50 converter.

 

[j j]

Answers here: http://fujifilm-x.com/x100s/en/accessory/

 

[siracusa]

I was wondering the same thing just yesterday. But I'm still waiting for the 50 converter.

I'd also love to see a 50 converter and would use my X100 far more if there was one. I'd be very surprised if they were to introduce one, though.

 

[jonasv]

Answers here: http://fujifilm-x.com/x100s/en/accessory/

Thanks. But the wide-angle converter referenced on that side is called 'WCL-X100S', so my question still remains: is it the same thing as the WCL-X100 (perhaps in Silver?) or also an updated version? When you click on it, a page about the WCL-X100 opens and the S is not mentioned anymore, so that doesn't really clarify things.

 

[taemo]

received my used WCL-X100 on friday and played with it briefly.
so far I'm liking it, bought it mainly for landscape
here's a panorama stitch I took on saturday

DSCF7616 by earl.dieta, on Flickr

and yes, it is compatible with the X100S, AFAIK they didn't make any changes on the lens at all (unfortunately) so the WCL-X100 is fully compatible.

also from fujifilm.com site
http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n130107_02.html
10. Premium Accessories available for the FUJIFILM X100S

Wide conversion lens WCL-X100 — designed specifically for X100 and X100S, shortens the lens' focal length from 35mm*9 to 28mm*9. It offers a broader field of view while maintaining the powerful performance equivalent to that of the main body's lens.
Leather case LC-X100S — Users can remove / insert a memory card and battery without having to take this case off. This is a practical ‘Quick Shot’ case, made of premium genuine leather.
Shoe Mount Flash — Three types of Fujifilm external flash are available, capable of the proprietary high-precision TTL auto flash control: EF-20 and EF-X20 with the guide number 20, and EF-42 with the guide number 42

Thanks. But the wide-angle converter referenced on that side is called 'WCL-X100S', so my question still remains: is it the same thing as the WCL-X100 (perhaps in Silver?) or also an updated version? When you click on it, a page about the WCL-X100 opens and the S is not mentioned anymore, so that doesn't really clarify things.

if you click on the link, it will actually take you to the WCL-X100 page
http://fujifilm-x.com/accessories/en/lens-accessories/conversionlens/wcl-x100/

 

[Stockman]

It will fit and work fine. It is so good Fuji wouldn't need to update it. Ive been using one since they first came out. Wouldn't be without it!

 

[Jeremy Johns]

I was just read this post as I'm also interested in the wcl converter.

I use the x100s with the filter adapter & filter attached and wanted to ask if you find it a pain to swap them over.

Thanks for the info in advance.

 

[KM-25]

AFAIK they didn't make any changes on the lens at all (unfortunately)

I am not so sure about this, I think they did something to the coatings, they look different and I am not getting nearly as bad a flare problem when shooting in the same situations that would flare the original X100...

 

[GaryLH]

I am not so sure about this, I think they did something to the coatings, they look different and I am not getting nearly as bad a flare problem when shooting in the same situations that would flare the original X100...

Are u shooting w/o hood in those situations?

Gary

 

[KM-25]

Are u shooting w/o hood in those situations?

Gary

No hood, don't own one for the X....