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[@JasonVong]

🚨 UPDATE: Hey all! Just want to clarify I don’t hate the 35mm. Perhaps my phrasing was a bit off. What I meant was I’m way more used to the 24/50 and that 35mm is sometimes a struggle for me but I do enjoy it a lot! That’s why I’m very excited to see that Fuji sells an official 50mm TC - being able to have a 50 on hand makes it extra fun! I did address some of the downsides that the TC is a bit cumbersome. However, I’m not interested in getting an interchangeable lens Fuji, I already have Sony for that. The TC and WC are great additions for folks like me without investing in another whole system. Regarding the in-camera crop digital conversion, correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think I can do that with video right? I also heavily use the X100VI for videos as well so the 50mm TC is very helpful in that regards! Hope this clears things up! Thanks for reading and watching!!

[@Alex-mb3de]

Might as well get a interchangeable lens camera at that point.

[@Meddogs]

Would be great to see photos with 50mm converter lens vs 50mm crop to see if it’s worth getting the converter!

[@JasonVong]

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[@chirayatabasu]

Seeing the thumbnail I thought the Luffy straw hat was the accessory he was gonna be talking abt 😂😂😂

[@JasonVong]

What do you think added to the 0.2%? 😂 jk

[@GentHoChan]

Pretty sure that's why the 40mm of the Ricoh GRIIIx is a very popular model.

[@a.b.c.d.e]

I'd love a 28mm f2 equivalent version of the X100 - with the 40MP sensor you could effectively get a workable 28, 35, 50mm digital zoom.

[@philipae27]

I ended up getting that for my X100V and it stayed there like 80% of the time haha. Made me realize how much I preferred 50mm now which I didn’t used to.

[@JasonVong]

Dare we say it’s a “nifty” accessory? 😂

[@MadefromJava]

50mm is my preferred focal length, I found myself cropping in a lot when using 35mm. Nonetheless, x100vi has been fun to use. I’ve been debating about getting the TCL x100ii. Thanks for the insight Jason.

[@adrianfaulkner1353]

Prefer the A7CR with the 24mm G2.8 I have never been happy with 35mm but that's a personal thing 👍

[@photosandgadgets2024]

Purchased both WCL and TCL 100 iis. First travel coming up. Can't wait to try them both!

[@JasonVong]

Enjoy!! I’m hunting for the WCL!

[@braaji]

TCL is better wcl, enjoy

[@happy030]

Hello Jason! I finally have my pre-ordered X100VI. I do also own a Sony A7 IV. My question is: Does the Fuji X100 VI have the Soft Skin Effect, like the Sony A7IV???? Please can you check on it? I can't find it on the X100VI.

[@Trancra]

Sick! My friend was thinking of buying one of the converters since he feels like he's missing out a little with being stuck at 35

[@JasonVong]

I highly recommend then! It just nice to have and the quality is still pretty decent! It's pretty much stuck on Vivienne's X100VI

[@Trancra]

@@JasonVong I sent the video over to him and he's probably gonna buy it next pay haha

[@kuroexmachina]

this is why we need the xe5 or xpro4

[@erichramone7812]

The image quality hit makes this a no go for me. But glad you like it. I just can't do teles

[@nerucheung]

That's why 35mm is such a popular lens for photo journalism/street. I had to rely on capturing the story instead of hiding behind the characteristics of my other lenses.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Do you use the OVF and does this converter block that OVF sight? I'm also more of a 40/50mm guy, but this converter is as you said quite expensive, if I would pay retail. That's why I'm currently looking at a Leica Summarit or Summicron 50mm used around 1k$ - still more expensive, but hey at least I don't have to screw that long to change the lens :D

[@JasonVong]

Always EVF for me!

[@sm4llsuper]

I know what you feel. I feel uncomfortable using 35mm to shoot, probably I have been used the GR's 28mm for a very long time. and I think it just needs some time to familiar with x100 and enjoy it.

[@JasonVong]

The WCL is the 28mm converter for the x100 if you're keen to check it out! I'm still looking out for one here in japan!

[@KazuoNichimoto]

Jason, I think you could've just used the digital crop zoom on your camera to get that 50mm look without all the bulk added. You would still have plenty of MP to work with. I am more in favor of the wide converter because you can't digitally zoom wider than 35mm.

[@JasonVong]

I didn’t get a chance to mention in the video since I was saving it for the next, but I also use the X100VI heavily for video. I don’t think I can use the digital crop zoom for that so having the 50 TC is very helpful!

[@Robin_Polarstern]

Nice that’s my thought too dear Jason ! I’m a Sony a7iii 85mm guy 😅

[@JasonVong]

If only there’s an adapter to make the x100vi an 85 😭😭

[@KinoTwelves]

I'm still waiting for my camera to be stocked which I pre-ordered in B&H on February 20th. 😔

[@roscat_]

I loved using it on my x100v but I had two issues with it: 1. it started damaging the small bezel around the lens. Some of the black started coming off of it and I decided that this camera probably wasn’t meant to be screwing on and off as much as a I was with that lens. 2. When you use the in body flash it casts a shadow. That was extremely annoying and I ended buying an external flash. After coming to terms with these two issues I then decided to sell my x100v and opt for an interchangeable lens camera (X-T5).

[@JasonVong]

Thanks for the warning! That’s slightly disappointing to hear. I will keep an eye out. As for the flash, I wouldn’t mind it. I seldom use the flash anyway but it’s a good thing to keep in mind!

[@roscat_]

@@JasonVong yeah I had just started leaning into using the flash more when I got the TCL so I was bummed when I saw the shadow. Thanks for all the content you put on here btw! I enjoy your videos a lot they are very entertaining, thoughtful and best of all helpful!

[@22welcome]

I love the hut on camera 😅, I think it’s nice to keep the camera pocketable as you can , if you like the extra zoom , that’s your choice, thank you for sharing that nice video 👌👌👌

[@adrianlee438]

Not going to lie, I think having the camera into the 50mm crop mode gets a very very similar result without having the fuss.. tho compromises are to be met 😂 I would do the crop than spending extra for the bulk!

[@rmpwnnpwnn1850]

@jasonvong where did you get the strawhat hotshoe?

[@MohammedHanifAbdulai]

co-ask

[@JasonVong]

Taobao!

[@wilburyuen]

Just have 2 of these, one with the converter, one without. Ezpz

[@JasonVong]

welp guess I have to get a 3rd X100VI 🫠

[@impulsesystems]

Amazon says it fits the X100F. Will it fit all the X100 series? One of the Amazon commenters says it will. I still have the X100S from 2013!

[@JasonVong]

I'm not the best person to answer this as this is my first fuji but the box does say TCL X100 II so I would assume it's designed for all X100 series!

[@13lamjh1]

ok im sold

[@JasonVong]

I thought you have already!

[@andresalcaino7570]

for my street photography 35 mm is more than enough ❤

[@Ahmad7Zakki]

We need strawhat hot soe cover❤😊

[@atthelord]

Where did you get the Luffy hat from?

[@JasonVong]

Taobao!

[@DmitryEljuseev]

Thanks for a review. Personally, I don't see a practical reason to buy Fuji X100Vx and "upgrade" it with extra tele-wide-macro converters - it's just easier to choose Fuji XT and to have an interchangeable lens mount "out of the box". And it's also more fun, as a bonus :)

[@JasonVong]

The TC and WC are great additions for folks like me who are not interested in investing in the interchangeable lens system. I already spent too much on Sony glass, can't afford another batch of Fuji ones 😭

[@mvz]

I'd rather have an XT5 or XS20 with the option for a real 50mm over the x100VI with a weird 3rd party converter if you want a focal length other than 35mm anyway. I get the nostalgia and the fashion and the Fuji "vibes", but sometimes just buying the right camera for your needs is better than buying the trendy one.

[@ashuraisdedge]

All I need is the link to the straw hat

[@MeAMuse]

Ha! Was about to write something slapping you and telling you how 28mm and 35mm are superior but saw your updated comment :) In my head though... kind-of defeats the purpose of the fixed lens camera when you change it... kinda feels wrong :)

[@Linny95]

50mm makes it “pop”

[@stayuntilforever]

The whole point of x100 is the 35mm. That's why I never bought one. I owned the 23mmf2 and never got along with it. Love the 18mmf2 and 35mm1.4 though

[@eike.zender]

But why then the X100VI? If you want to swap lenses go for a Fuji X oder XT. At a pricetag of 350 bucks, this isn't a steal by any means.

[@nomelc]

exactly my question

[@JasonVong]

I did mention we got it for way less than $350. It’s a great accessory for us since we’re not interested in getting an interchangeable Fuji system at this moment in time.

[@eike.zender]

@@JasonVong thank you for commenting. Yep, I totally see this as a cool gadget to throw in a bag to have it with me, just in case. I think the 35 mm of the X100IV is a cool middle ground for a EDC. But that's personal taste :) keep it on

[@andrewbromfield5854]

naw is no one talking about that Luffy hat

[@romainthiebaut9078]

This converter is border useless. You’d better use the crop mode of the camera. No it won’t change the bokeh at the same composition vs the crop. And since it will render slightly softer than the original lens, 40mp+slightly soft ~ 20mp cropped (might be a little better if stopped down). The 28 converter is more useful, since it gives you something you can’t get with the original lens (wider fov).

[@jotjotzzz5357]

I like wider. Tele is too constricting.

[@sijilo]

😊

[@jeffmiller6343]

Now is no longer a small camera, wouldn’t you be better with your Sony A7C with the 50mm F2.5. It would be smaller and full frame.

[@Stickybutton]

Good thing I just use an M11

[@raydcza]

50.2%? I see what you did there 😂

[@JasonVong]

I’m glad someone caught it 🥹

[@TomASwift]

?? You can adjust it pretty quickly and it will crop to 50mm. 😂

[@JapanLovers]

This is why interchangeable lenses were created. I would have not purchased one of these cameras if you hate 35mm. Take your a6700 out and a small zoom. You might actually be happier with that ✌️

[@JasonVong]

Probably a lil mix up 😅 I don’t hate the 35mm. What I meant was I’m not used to it after shooting on 24/50 for so long. I have the a6700 also and enjoying it as well but I like to use that more professionally vs the Fuji which has become my everyday carry

[@krio.]

Defeats the purpose of having Fuji X100VI (the portability). Just crop (/use the 1.4x digital teleconverter).

[@a.b.c.d.e]

this tbh ... and seeing that this converter loses so much detail when zooming in, the digital 1.4x might still be more detailed despite less pixels

[@JasonVong]

I didn’t get a chance to mention in the video since I was saving it for the next, but I also use the X100VI heavily for video. I don’t think I can use the digital crop zoom for that so having the 50 TC is very helpful!

[@krio.]

@@JasonVong shoot 6.2k (or 4k HQ)... that alone has a mandatory 1.23x crop for a 43mm-equiv FOV. Close enough to be like 50mm. Plus you can crop the 6.2k footage further to be exactly like the 50mm FOV.

[@JasonVong]

⁠@@krio.what if I want 50mm at 6.2K 🫣

[@krio.]

@@JasonVong then use a different camera? You ain't getting "50mm" with the X100VI+your TC because of the 1.23x crop at 6.2k

[@pilarpsp127]

Why not buy a camera where you can change lens ? P.S 28mm is more universal than 35mm

[@JasonVong]

The TC and WC are great additions for folks like me who are not interested in investing in the interchangeable lens system. I already spent too much on Sony glass, can't afford another batch of Fuji ones 😭 I'm looking to pick up the WCL for the 28mm look next!

[@Edwin--]

Why would you do this with a X100VI? Get the X-T5 instead, have the same image quality with the versatility of interchangeable lenses, and get the wonderful XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR as 50mm equivalent. So much better!

[@JasonVong]

They sell it as an optional accessory so I figured why not. I’m also not interested in another interchangeable lens system since I use Sony and this x100vi is meant to be fun for me

[@DigiDriftZone]

I was interested in this camera, but after a bit of research I found quite a few gotchas that stopped me from getting one: 
 Outdated lens with loud/slow focusing (audible if recording video), cannot resolve 40MP wide open, 35mm (or lower quality 50mm) f/3 FF equivalent so no selfies or landscape or wildlife, a bit tight indoors, limited background separation in full body or even portrait, lower dynamic range than an iPhone 15Pro (tested by CINED), poor-ish low light performance, noisy sensor, no flip screen, poor battery life so you have to buy/bring spares (and potentially remove the tripod plate to swap each time), not great for videography (massive crop in 4k60 or 6.2k, awful rolling shutter, no 3.5mm mic input, ports block grip, drop in dynamic range in higher resolutions), subpar autofocus (improved but far from Sony/Canon), slow performance with film simulations, low resolution hybrid evf, no lens hood / ability to add filters / weather sealing / grip without additional costs, etc, etc. It’s not for me but it is a very pretty camera :) - I had an X-T3 and X-S20 which I loved, but since trying Sony full frame (ZV-E1), there's no going back, the jump in quality, usability, convenience is immense.

[@Babumoshaaai]

Good thing you don’t have to get a mail-order bride. 😂

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@Babumoshaaai you what?

[@bigdhav]

First 😅

[@doniherald7745]

you are 85mm fans, i know x100vi is not your cup of tea. ricoh griiix would be better out of the box for you.

[@arfmf]

ahhh humans engineering things that shouldn't exist. At this point just get a camera without a fixed lens.

[@RomanRoy]

that toy-hat breaks the looks of the camera so much, yikes

[@philamonhemstreet8632]

And it’s AMAAAAZING

[@solid477]

It's not just any hat

[@walkingchopsticks6731]

Toy hat?! You have any idea who’s hat that is? Although ngl it does look tacky on top of the camera

[@dksousa574]

Love that hat!

[@WhereToFind]

Good thing it’s not your camera

[@ECDPhotography]

But now it’s a large camera….