Quick question—are you mostly shooting close candids (faces) or tight environments? If it’s mostly “reach,” maybe skip converters and just crop (X100V files hold up GREAT lol); if it’s tight alleys, a wider converter makes more sense.

Seconding the “just crop / stay low-key” vibe — for safety (crowds, straps snagging, lens knocks), I’ve found the most reliable setup is no converter + a solid hood like Haoge LH-X54B Square Metal Lens Hood for Fujifilm X100V so your front element survives real street chaos.

Oh man i feel u — “best lens” advice on an X100V is kinda funny lol. For everyday street, I’d grab the Fujifilm TCL-X100 II Tele Conversion Lens first. I use it way more than the wide — gives a tighter, more candid look without you having to get in peoples space, and IQ’s been solid for me, no complaints. The Fujifilm WCL-X100 II Wide Conversion Lens is fun, but I only pack it when I know I’ll be in super tight spots.

Curious about one thing: are you okay with carrying an extra lens in a pocket/bag, or do you want the X100V to stay super low-key all day?

Option A: no converter (just crop). Pros: $0, keeps the camera tiny, fastest to shoot. Cons: you lose some flexibility if you *really* want that tighter framing (and heavy crops can show noise sooner at night).

Option B: converters (yeah I know ppl already mentioned them). Pros: true focal length change, framing is easier in the moment. Cons: you’re paying a few hundred bucks *and* adding bulk, plus you’ll feel it on long walks.

Option C: add a cheap used second body with a longer prime later. Costs more overall, but honestly better value long-term than buying/stacking adapters. What’s your budget range?

Honestly, the whole situation with these accessories is such a scam lately. It drives me crazy how much Fuji charges for those glass adapters when the camera itself was already a massive investment. I had issues with the weight distribution on my wrist after an hour of shooting and honestly, the ergonomics just fall apart. Its ridiculous that we have to choose between carrying extra bulk that ruins the pocketability or just settling for digital crops that lose detail. Everything is getting so overpriced and the build quality on some of these newer batches feels like its going downhill, which is just disappointing for the price point. Before I vent anymore though, are you mostly shooting during the day or are you hitting those tight alleys at night? Lighting makes a huge difference in whether the extra glass is even worth the headache.

Been using this for years, no complaints

> I’m not sure if they’re worth the size/weight tradeoff or if image quality takes a hit. In my experience, those conversion lenses basically kill the pocketable vibe that makes the V so good for street. If you want that tighter 50mm or 70mm look, the Digital Teleconverter is actually a beast. It isnt just a simple crop; the processor uses some clever interpolation to upscale the image back to the full 26MP. Honestly, for street stuff, the loss in IQ is negligible compared to the benefit of staying low-profile. Quick tip: map the Digital TC to your front control ring. It feels way more natural, like you are actually zooming. If you want to keep the optics clean without the extra weight, just slap on a B+W 49mm Master 007 Clear Filter with a Fujifilm AR-X100 Adapter Ring for weather sealing and call it a day. Keeps the camera tiny and you dont have to worry about rain or dust in those tight alleys. Way more practical than swapping glass in the middle of a crowd.

Just wanted to say thanks for everyone chiming in. Super helpful discussion.

Did this last week, worked perfectly

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