Ive been shooting with my X100V for about three years now and honestly, the 23mm f/2 lens is usually perfect. Its my daily driver for walking around London, but lately Ive been feeling kinda boxed in. I want to try something a bit tighter for street portraits where I dont have to get right up in someones face, you know? I know the WCL and TCL converters exist, but carrying extra glass kinda defeats the point of having a fixed lens camera for me. Im heading to Tokyo in about two months and I really want to have a definitive setup sorted before I get there because my budget is pretty tight after booking the flight.
Im torn between just sticking it out and cropping in post, or finally biting the bullet and grabbing a TCL-X100 II despite the bulk. Does anyone here actually use the teleconverter for street stuff or does it just make the camera feel too clunky? Or should I just look into a different body entirely? Its driving me nuts trying to decide if the 35mm equivalent field of view is worth the hassle of the screw-on glass...
> Im torn between just sticking it out and cropping in post, or finally biting the bullet and grabbing a TCL-X100 II Late to the party but definitely be careful about the crop factor. Cropping in post loses you resolution fast, and since you are going to Tokyo, you really want those files to be tack sharp for prints later. I would suggest checking the weight specs for the Fujifilm TCL-X100 II Teleconverter 1.4x before you commit, because it does shift the balance forward significantly. Are you planning on shooting mostly wide open at f/2, or do you stop down a bit? If you mostly shoot in low light or at night, that added glass can be a bit tricky with shutter speeds. You might want to consider how much actual space you have in your bag too. Have you ever tried using an external viewfinder or just sticking to the rear LCD when you need that extra reach?
Building on the earlier suggestion, the Fujifilm TCL-X100 II Teleconverter is solid if you want that 50mm look without buying a new camera. Honestly tho, have you considered just using the digital teleconverter setting for a bit?
- It crops to 50mm or 70mm
- Saves you the weight
- Free to test out today Before you drop cash, how often do you find yourself missing focus when you crop in post currently?
Honestly, grab the Fujifilm TCL-X100 II Teleconverter. It turns your X100V into a 50mm dream and honestly, it stays on mine like 80 percent of the time! It makes street portraits so much more comfortable.
- It keeps the same aperture
- Image quality is still amazing
- Super easy to screw on Don't switch bodies yet, the X100V is basically made for Tokyo! You're gonna love the reach when you're capturing those candid shots.
Honestly, the TCL makes a huge difference for portraits but you might consider just renting a second body for the trip instead. Buying new gear right before a big trip can be risky if you arent used to the balance.
- Renting is way cheaper than buying
- No long term commitment
- Perfect for testing if you actually like the 50mm FOV Take the rental to Tokyo and see if it fits your flow.
