CP+ 2014: Fujifilm shows new 50mm teleconverter for X100S [feedly]

CP+ 2014: Fujifilm shows new 50mm teleconverter for X100S
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CP+ 2014: Fujifilm shows new 50mm teleconverter for X100S

We're at the CP+ show in Japan, where Fujifilm is showing a new teleconverter for the X100S. Details are scarce but unofficially we understand that the new converter will be available later in spring, for around $300. 

CP+ 2014: Fujifilm shows new 50mm teleconverter for X100S

Attached in the same way as the existing WCL-X100, by screwing directly onto the front of the lens, the new TCL-X100 increases the X100S's effective focal length to 50mm without effecting the minimum aperture. 

CP+ 2014: Fujifilm shows new 50mm teleconverter for X100S

Here's the new converter alongside the X100S, showing the relative size. The TCL-X100 is a pretty big lump of glass, but it isn't as heavy as it looks and the camera still feels nicely balanced when it's screwed in. 

CP+ 2014: Fujifilm shows new 50mm teleconverter for X100S

Here's the business end of the TCL-X100S, attached to the front of an X100S. Unlike the wideangle converter WCL-X100, the 50mm teleconverter has a conventional 67mm filter ring.

CP+ 2014: Fujifilm shows new 50mm teleconverter for X100S

As you can see, with the teleconverter attached X100/S users will sacrifice a degree of portability and it's certainly going to be harder to stay inconspicuous when using a camera with this adapter mounted. That said, we suspect that a lot of X100/S users will be excited to add a 50mm to their 'lens collection'. 

What do you think? Let us know in the comments. 

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