Key Takeaways
1. The Fujifilm X100VI features a 40 MP APS-C sensor and a 23 mm f/2 lens, with a full-frame equivalent focal length of 35 mm, priced around $2,000.
2. Viltrox offers affordable wide-angle (WCL-X100VI) and telephoto (TCL-X100VI) converters, priced at $159 and $189, respectively.
3. The Viltrox wide-angle converter provides a 28 mm equivalent, while the telephoto converter offers a 50 mm equivalent, both maintaining sharpness and light sensitivity.
4. Each Viltrox converter is made of metal, with the wide-angle weighing 130 g and the telephoto weighing 230 g, and both include a filter thread for standard ND or polarizing filters.
5. The Viltrox converters are compatible with multiple Fujifilm models, including X100VI, X100V, X100F, X100S, and the original X100.
The Fujifilm X100VI is priced at about $2,000 on Amazon and features a 40 MP APS-C sensor paired with a 23 mm f/2 lens, offering a full-frame equivalent focal length of 35 mm. For those looking to shoot at various focal lengths, Fujifilm provides the WCL-X100 II and TCL-X100 II converters, both costing around $400.
Affordable Alternatives
In response, Viltrox has introduced two new options: the wide-angle WCL-X100VI and the telephoto TCL-X100VI. These converters not only come at a much lower price but also are designed to match the look of the X100VI better. The wide conversion lens expands the camera’s field of view to a 28 mm full-frame equivalent, while the tele converter offers a 50 mm focal length. Viltrox claims that their converters maintain excellent sharpness and light sensitivity.
Specifications and Design
The wide-angle converter is made of metal and weighs only 130 g (4.6 oz), while the telephoto version is a bit heavier at 230 g (8.1 oz). Each lens includes five elements arranged in four groups and is equipped with a filter thread—49 mm for the wide and 67 mm for the tele—allowing the use of standard ND or polarizing filters.
Availability and Pricing
Viltrox’s new converters for the Fujifilm X100VI are currently available on the company’s website. The WCL-X100VI costs $159 / €170, and the TCL-X100VI is priced at $189 / €208. Both lenses are compatible with several Fujifilm models, which include the X100VI, X100V, X100F, X100S, and the original X100.
Viltrox’s introduction of these products provides a cost-effective solution for photographers wanting to expand their lens options while maintaining quality and style.
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