It's easy to put the conversion lens by aligning the "made in Japan" sign at 3 o'clock angle to begin with (camera facing you upside down) and then you start turning it. Always works.
I pondered purchase of the 28mm for about 2 years. After this video, I bought one about 6 months ago and have left on my X100F since it came. I even bought me another used one for my IR converted X100S 2 weeks ago. 28mm is the perfect focal length for me.
Being an owner of the X100F and both lens converters, I agree with both of your opinions, especially regarding the change in form factor when you have one attached. However, I would add some context to one point you made: If you're traveling or hiking the great outdoors, yes, leaving for the day with a conversion lens on the front of an X100 is basically committing yourself to a given focal length. Yet, I don't feel that's much different than any interchangeable camera setup. I've owned DSLR's and mirrorless cameras, and I rarely ever change lenses once I've attached one to the camera, especially in the very dusty or incredibly moist environments I've been to in the last 6 months. When I'm doing lifestyle or studio shoots, changing lenses with the X100F is not much different than changing lenses with any other camera. In the end, I suppose it will depend on how one uses any camera whether this matters at all.
There are some reports that the original lens was designed with the wide-angle converter in mind and that it's actually sharper at some distances with the conversion. Also, I've heard that they still need to be tightened and checked - I think it was Ted Vierra who had his converter fall off while he was queueing up.
I prefer the FOV from the 28mm, but then again it defies the size factor on the original x100F. No longer a 'pocket' camera, can not be 'thrown' in the bag..etc. Would prefer to have a wider fix lens on the x100f if I had a choice.
Nice review. Considered buying this but like you I love my x100f for being that take everywhere, use anywhere camera. With anything hanging off the front I think it's just going to break that use case.
Video should be called: 'a millennial and his gf in a 7 minute video bellyaching about the hardship of screwing a lens into a camera'. 6:02 she cares more about the shape of the camera body than the actual shot.
Dear Snap Chick, thank you for this review which I’ve watched more than once. For my usage case I will definitely be getting this converter, as it provides 50% more coverage than the inbuilt lens, with little if any compromise for landscape shots taken at the usual aperture. Given that the latter is also done usually in a more quiet and contemplative way, as long as the weather et cetera is okay, I’ll be happy patiently fitting the lens once or twice in an afternoon. Additionally, although it’s not really my thing, I’ve seen some pretty good videos on using the converter for street photography and in particular showing the extra work the photographer has to put in e.g. in terms of layering and composition, in order to make the best use of this wider focal length. Keep up the good work.
28mm not much wider than native 33mm to justify having a larger lens if wanting it to be pocketable. Imo I would be fine just to take a few steps back to compensate the wide field of view.
Great review. Loved to hear two opinions on the matter. How would you compare the x100f with the Leica though? Look forward to more videos with the both of you. Cheers
Raymond should smile more. He has a great smile but seems too serious most of the video. I am also struggling with the form factor. I like the 28 MM equivalent and have not removed my WCL since I bought it. However in a side by side with my X-T20 the X100F may even be a bit bigger with the lens converter on and the interchangeable lenses on the X-T20 make it much more versatile. I think I just need more time on the street with the WCL to decide this one.
the best way to put the lens is to lean on the camera and turn a little in reverse until you feel the bump and then screw in the normal direction ... to this day the most serious review I've ever seen of X100F of this lady with beautiful eyes, and now this complement is the 🍒 icing on the cake 😉👍📸🇵🇹
Nice video and point of view. The first time I used a 28mm Nikkor it was enlightening and a 24-28 lens is something I don't leave home without. The trip I am taking this fall will be limited on gear but no question one of those will be going along. BTW, I've enjoyed your most recent book very much. No surprise there.
I have to disagree that converters are more challenging to screw onto the X100 than an interchangeable lens is to lock in. With an interchangeable lens, you have to very accurately line up the lens. I find that orders of magnitude more difficult than this. Though, at the end of the day, both are easy, and I don't see any reason why you would include either as a dislike for a camera.
@@skipper4114 All of them ;) No really, whenever I come across a photography channel, I just watch and sub -if it's the weekend and it's a good channel, I might binge watch. but yeah say hello if you see me around! pretty fun I think
@@shifteleven When I thought about these converters, I remember the ones I used to put on my camcorder and even the clip on lenses for the phones - so far the results havent been particularly stellar but if it gets the image - that is all I usually care about : )
To me, I feel like the conversion lenses defeat the purpose of the X100F being a go-anywhere, jacket portable monster with a pancake... to each their own, however.
Sister, You are telling x100F comes with a 28mm lens whereas it sports a 23mm. I know you are talking in full frame parlance. My question is why at all each and every time we should compare the focal lengths witH full frame. Why can't we talk on absolute terms ? And you are knowing how it would look like after shooting the picture. Already so much of years have passed after the 35mm era. We are not comparing the focal lengths of full frames with medium format which ruled before 35mm came into existence. I feel that the term " focal length multiplier" itself is unwanted. For a Nikon and Fuji it is 1.5x, for a Canon 1.6x and for MFTs 2x all these are unnecessary, I feel. I wanted to express this in a forum and I took this as an opportunity. Thank you. By the way I love your videos😊😊😊
Ok, good video, but not much difference-but it would better in having camera like the Fuji XE1 with a wide or maybe a Fisheye lens to play with without figuring out the focusing even so my model, that I can see the focusing changing when I adjusted-yes I use my manual focus Nikkor lenses on my Fuji, and like me I can control fully with manual control, including stop down metering-Right? Their will be a test after this followed by a write in essay in why I was so stupid to just pay $5000 Grand for a stupid camera, for that price the money would been use like RENT, FOOD, PHONE-ELECTRIC BILL, KITTY-LITTER, etc.. What were you thinking? Any camera that you have and own will work, It is the Image remember that. Do you think that A Buffalo will come to you, and say: "Hey nice camera how did you pay for?" People-think in whatever gear you have(Film or Digital-Video-Super8)Whatever gear you have WILL work, just think, pre visualize, slowly press the shutter..... And now back to video while I am scanning film....
I am not into cameras as you two are. The Fuji reminds me of the old film cameras. What about the Canon cameras or one with a zoom lens? It is not for me. But you two are cute. Raymond holds that camera very well.
I have a 28mm manual focus Nikon Nikkor 3.5 lens on my Fuji XE1, and XPro1 Works for me... And I am not being of smart ass, I prefer old school technology, and shoot manual setting, and focus manual. Yea.
I think it is a good idea with a bad implementation. I have and like the x100f. But its main purpose is to be pocketable, and it isn't with the wcl screwed on. X-T30+18mm f2 is a better option if you want a stable 28mm eq. f2, and the dimension is pretty similar. And if you want the 35mm eq, you just change the lens to a 23mm f2 that you can keep in another pocket. (idem if you want a 50mm eq) and you gain better af, 4k videos, newer sensor, and possibility to change lens, at the same price. A fast mount would have been better, so that you can keep your x100f in your pocket, and the wcl in the other, and when you bring it in hands you mount the converter. Than you take it off when you put it back in the pocket, and again put it on if you need it another time. I like to shoot 35mm eq. But sometimes it is too tight, so a fast way to make it larger is good, but it has to be fast. If you prefer a 28mm eq, there are other better options (ricoh gr iii, f2.8 but with ois, and it's even more compact, or xf10 or x70 if you want a fujifilm, or xt-30.
Me walking around town with my 5DIV with a 200-400 zoom and y'all complaining the addition of this lens make the camera unbearable. Bwa ha ha ha ha ha. Ok.
@@scraymond5597 35 and 28 are vastly different. 28mm lenses are meant to be shot at closer range - they have a closer focus point. Shooting an object 4 metres away and comparing a 28 to a 35 is pointless. Compare an object 1 meter or so away..
@@scraymond5597 Thats not what I said. What I said was your assertion that a 28 and a 35 are not much different is incorrect. And your incorrect assertion probably comes from your standard use of the lenses.
@@sinoperture To be fair, you did say that 28mm lenses are meant to be shot at closer range. In my mind, the focal lengths are "pretty similar" (you did misquote me, btw) or whatever I said in the video. You will have to #facepalm and I will keep #shooting.
It's easy to put the conversion lens by aligning the "made in Japan" sign at 3 o'clock angle to begin with (camera facing you upside down) and then you start turning it. Always works.
I pondered purchase of the 28mm for about 2 years. After this video, I bought one about 6 months ago and have left on my X100F since it came. I even bought me another used one for my IR converted X100S 2 weeks ago. 28mm is the perfect focal length for me.
Nice review. I got this lens and keep it on the 100v. Love it.
Being an owner of the X100F and both lens converters, I agree with both of your opinions, especially regarding the change in form factor when you have one attached. However, I would add some context to one point you made: If you're traveling or hiking the great outdoors, yes, leaving for the day with a conversion lens on the front of an X100 is basically committing yourself to a given focal length. Yet, I don't feel that's much different than any interchangeable camera setup. I've owned DSLR's and mirrorless cameras, and I rarely ever change lenses once I've attached one to the camera, especially in the very dusty or incredibly moist environments I've been to in the last 6 months. When I'm doing lifestyle or studio shoots, changing lenses with the X100F is not much different than changing lenses with any other camera. In the end, I suppose it will depend on how one uses any camera whether this matters at all.
There are some reports that the original lens was designed with the wide-angle converter in mind and that it's actually sharper at some distances with the conversion.
Also, I've heard that they still need to be tightened and checked - I think it was Ted Vierra who had his converter fall off while he was queueing up.
I prefer the FOV from the 28mm, but then again it defies the size factor on the original x100F. No longer a 'pocket' camera, can not be 'thrown' in the bag..etc. Would prefer to have a wider fix lens on the x100f if I had a choice.
Nice review. Considered buying this but like you I love my x100f for being that take everywhere, use anywhere camera. With anything hanging off the front I think it's just going to break that use case.
Video should be called: 'a millennial and his gf in a 7 minute video bellyaching about the hardship of screwing a lens into a camera'.
6:02 she cares more about the shape of the camera body than the actual shot.
What's funny is that I'm way too old to be a millennial and that we also love the conversion lens. Thanks for watching!
A Fujifilm XE3 with the XF 18mm is the way to go then.
Dear Snap Chick, thank you for this review which I’ve watched more than once. For my usage case I will definitely be getting this converter, as it provides 50% more coverage than the inbuilt lens, with little if any compromise for landscape shots taken at the usual aperture. Given that the latter is also done usually in a more quiet and contemplative way, as long as the weather et cetera is okay, I’ll be happy patiently fitting the lens once or twice in an afternoon. Additionally, although it’s not really my thing, I’ve seen some pretty good videos on using the converter for street photography and in particular showing the extra work the photographer has to put in e.g. in terms of layering and composition, in order to make the best use of this wider focal length. Keep up the good work.
Have you used the tele conversion also?
No I haven't.
28mm not much wider than native 33mm to justify having a larger lens if wanting it to be pocketable. Imo I would be fine just to take a few steps back to compensate the wide field of view.
Great review. Loved to hear two opinions on the matter. How would you compare the x100f with the Leica though? Look forward to more videos with the both of you. Cheers
Raymond should smile more. He has a great smile but seems too serious most of the video. I am also struggling with the form factor. I like the 28 MM equivalent and have not removed my WCL since I bought it. However in a side by side with my X-T20 the X100F may even be a bit bigger with the lens converter on and the interchangeable lenses on the X-T20 make it much more versatile. I think I just need more time on the street with the WCL to decide this one.
Thanks for telling us about this clever adaption.
the best way to put the lens is to lean on the camera and turn a little in reverse until you feel the bump and then screw in the normal direction ... to this day the most serious review I've ever seen of X100F of this lady with beautiful eyes, and now this complement is the 🍒 icing on the cake 😉👍📸🇵🇹
Nice video and point of view. The first time I used a 28mm Nikkor it was enlightening and a 24-28 lens is something I don't leave home without. The trip I am taking this fall will be limited on gear but no question one of those will be going along. BTW, I've enjoyed your most recent book very much. No surprise there.
I have to disagree that converters are more challenging to screw onto the X100 than an interchangeable lens is to lock in. With an interchangeable lens, you have to very accurately line up the lens. I find that orders of magnitude more difficult than this.
Though, at the end of the day, both are easy, and I don't see any reason why you would include either as a dislike for a camera.
Great video, really good one thanks! cheers
I've known about these lens converters but I never knew how good they were or not
I hear good things about the 28mm, and less than stellar for the 50mm. My guess is the issue is f/2 on the x100f being a tad too soft.
@@skipper4114 All of them ;) No really, whenever I come across a photography channel, I just watch and sub -if it's the weekend and it's a good channel, I might binge watch. but yeah say hello if you see me around! pretty fun I think
@@shifteleven When I thought about these converters, I remember the ones I used to put on my camcorder and even the clip on lenses for the phones - so far the results havent been particularly stellar but if it gets the image - that is all I usually care about : )
Remember Guys That is her Husband Ok, now enjoy the video, Might learn something.
Thank you.
Q2 lens also stick out, it is really a mini Q2. field of view and the look
Try the new Ricoh GR3
@michael p GR3's AF is not that bad compared with X100F, and it has an optically superior lens.
Love both of them.
To me, I feel like the conversion lenses defeat the purpose of the X100F being a go-anywhere, jacket portable monster with a pancake... to each their own, however.
Sister, You are telling x100F comes with a 28mm lens whereas it sports a 23mm. I know you are talking in full frame parlance. My question is why at all each and every time we should compare the focal lengths witH full frame. Why can't we talk on absolute terms ? And you are knowing how it would look like after shooting the picture. Already so much of years have passed after the 35mm era. We are not comparing the focal lengths of full frames with medium format which ruled before 35mm came into existence. I feel that the term " focal length multiplier" itself is unwanted. For a Nikon and Fuji it is 1.5x, for a Canon 1.6x and for MFTs 2x all these are unnecessary, I feel. I wanted to express this in a forum and I took this as an opportunity. Thank you.
By the way I love your videos😊😊😊
Awesome, both are great, Raymond almost turned and ran lol , Love it
I am a simple man. I see x100f, I subscribe
Nice
Ok, good video, but not much difference-but it would better in having camera like the Fuji XE1 with a wide or maybe a Fisheye lens to play with without figuring out the focusing even so my model, that I can see the focusing changing when I adjusted-yes I use my manual focus Nikkor lenses on my Fuji, and like me I can control fully with manual control, including stop down metering-Right? Their will be a test after this followed by a write in essay in why I was so stupid to just pay $5000 Grand for a stupid camera, for that price the money would been use like RENT, FOOD, PHONE-ELECTRIC BILL, KITTY-LITTER, etc.. What were you thinking? Any camera that you have and own will work, It is the Image remember that. Do you think that A Buffalo will come to you, and say: "Hey nice camera how did you pay for?" People-think in whatever gear you have(Film or Digital-Video-Super8)Whatever gear you have WILL work, just think, pre visualize, slowly press the shutter..... And now back to video while I am scanning film....
" Jeah. Take that off. " :D
Pl read as " you are telling x100F comes with a 35mm lens"
Get the Tele adapter too you won't regret
X100 series are just light years ahead of the fuji interchangeable pros
I am not into cameras as you two are. The Fuji reminds me of the old film cameras. What about the Canon cameras or one with a zoom lens? It is not for me. But you two are cute. Raymond holds that camera very well.
I have a 28mm manual focus Nikon Nikkor 3.5 lens on my Fuji XE1, and XPro1 Works for me... And I am not being of smart ass, I prefer old school technology, and shoot manual setting, and focus manual. Yea.
I think it is a good idea with a bad implementation. I have and like the x100f. But its main purpose is to be pocketable, and it isn't with the wcl screwed on. X-T30+18mm f2 is a better option if you want a stable 28mm eq. f2, and the dimension is pretty similar. And if you want the 35mm eq, you just change the lens to a 23mm f2 that you can keep in another pocket. (idem if you want a 50mm eq) and you gain better af, 4k videos, newer sensor, and possibility to change lens, at the same price.
A fast mount would have been better, so that you can keep your x100f in your pocket, and the wcl in the other, and when you bring it in hands you mount the converter. Than you take it off when you put it back in the pocket, and again put it on if you need it another time.
I like to shoot 35mm eq. But sometimes it is too tight, so a fast way to make it larger is good, but it has to be fast. If you prefer a 28mm eq, there are other better options (ricoh gr iii, f2.8 but with ois, and it's even more compact, or xf10 or x70 if you want a fujifilm, or xt-30.
How tall is she?
Me walking around town with my 5DIV with a 200-400 zoom and y'all complaining the addition of this lens make the camera unbearable. Bwa ha ha ha ha ha. Ok.
i came here for a lens review but it seems they only care about its mobility duh
Yup I was hoping on a few comments on picture quality comparison with or without converter...
"Focal lengths are similar". #facepalm. #get closer
Hi - what's the issue what what I said in the video?
@@scraymond5597 35 and 28 are vastly different. 28mm lenses are meant to be shot at closer range - they have a closer focus point. Shooting an object 4 metres away and comparing a 28 to a 35 is pointless. Compare an object 1 meter or so away..
@@sinoperture If I photograph scenery from a distance with a 28mm lens, am I using it wrong?
@@scraymond5597 Thats not what I said. What I said was your assertion that a 28 and a 35 are not much different is incorrect. And your incorrect assertion probably comes from your standard use of the lenses.
@@sinoperture To be fair, you did say that 28mm lenses are meant to be shot at closer range. In my mind, the focal lengths are "pretty similar" (you did misquote me, btw) or whatever I said in the video. You will have to #facepalm and I will keep #shooting.
You are the yuppy couple from Best In Show
ricoh gr
Fucking why? Good review otherwise
YES I CAN SAY IM FIRST! at 3 views :) but that 360p life xD