The Artralab X100 Pro WCL + Macro 25mm Wide Conversion Lens was officially announced in June 2025. As its name implies, it’s a professional-grade wide conversion lens.
This isn’t Artralab’s first venture into X100 conversion lenses; they previously released two under the “FUNKYFRAME” label: a 16mm wide and a 60mm tele conversion lens.
Intro
The X100 series, as many of us know, features a fixed lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length in full-frame terms. Its fixed-lens design is part of its charm, photographers appreciate its simplicity and the pure shooting experience it offers. However, this also means the system is somewhat limited in flexibility. That said, we’ve all had those moments when we wished for a wider perspective or a bit more telephoto reach.
Right:Fuji X100VI . @ 23mm . f2. 1/4400″ . ISO 250 . Nostalgic Negative
Fujifilm clearly recognized this limitation, which is why they introduced the WCL (28mm) and TCL (50mm) not long after the launch of the X100S. These two conversion lenses added much-needed versatility to the X100 ecosystem.
Right: Fuji X100VI . Artralab X100 Pro WCL + Marco 25mm @ 17mm . f4. 1/240″ . ISO 250 . Nostalgic Negative
Fourteen years on, very few manufacturers have released dedicated conversion lenses for the X100 series. While some have produced generic options, they aren’t specifically designed for the X100. As far as I know, only Freewell and Neewer have ventured into making conversion lenses for this X100 ecosystem.
Design and Build Quality
Weighing in at 190 grams, this conversion lens is a bit heavier than Fujifilm’s WCL II, which comes in at 150 grams. The handling feels solid, thanks to its full metal construction that gives off a premium impression. However, the silver finish is glossier than that of the Fujifilm X100VI and has a slightly different tone.
It includes a metal rear screw cap and a rubber front lens cap. However, I do wish it came with a metal front cap as well, it would have elevated the overall shooting experience.
Image Quality
When shot wide open, the image quality holds up well. If you’re particular about sharpness, you’ll notice it’s slightly softer compared to using the X100 without the WCL attached. For casual photography and social media sharing, though, it’s more than adequate. That said, the image corners do exhibit a bit of softness.
Right: Fuji X100VI . ArtraLab X100 Pro WCL + Marco 25mm @ 17mm . f2. 1/18000″ . ISO 250 . Nostalgic Negative
Chromatic aberration isn’t particularly noticeable to my eyes, but vignetting is a bit more apparent. I don’t usually bring up distortion, but in this case, there is some present, it can be quite noticeable, especially when photographing straight lines.
Focusing
In terms of focusing, the speed remains unaffected after attaching the conversion lens. Throughout my testing, I didn’t experience any missed or out-of-focus shots.
Minimum Focus Distance (MFD)
What makes this conversion lens particularly interesting is its second feature, as the name suggests, it includes a macro lens. Unfortunately, there’s no official specification on its minimum focusing distance, but it does allow for fairly decent close-up shots. It lets the X100VI focus closer than its original 10cm MFD. However, just to note, the macro lens is strictly for close-up subjects, it can’t be used for general shooting.
Right: Wide conversion optic component
If you want to shoot macro using the entire WCL setup, that’s also possible, though it won’t allow you to get as close as when using the dedicated macro lens alone.
Anyway, photos are the best way to describe how close it is.
Center: Marco lens only
Right: X100VI at MFD
Center: Marco lens only at f5.6
Right: Marco lens only at f4
Price Point
Priced at 138 USD, it’s not exactly expensive, and it’s certainly much more affordable than the Fujifilm WCL II, which costs 349 USD. Given that it offers two functions in one, could it be considered a good bargain?
Right: Fuji X100VI . ArtraLab X100 Pro WCL + Marco 25mm @ 17mm . f2. 1/80″ . ISO 320 . Nostalgic Negative
Others
Unlike the Fujifilm WCL-X100 II, the EXIF file still indicates 23mm instead of 17mm (APS-C format). Personally, this is not a deal breaker for me.
Right: Fuji X100VI . ArtraLab X100 Pro WCL + Marco 25mm @ 17mm . f2. 1/850″ . ISO 125 . Classic Negative
Who is this for?
If you’re an X100 user looking to add a bit more versatility, this could be a worthwhile option. It offers a slightly wider focal length compared to the X100 WCL II at a significantly lower price, though there is a small trade-off in image quality.
Right: Fuji X100VI . ArtraLab X100 Pro WCL + Marco 25mm @ 17mm . f2. 1/90″ . ISO 250 . Nostalgic Negative
Conclusion
This is an intriguing and innovative product from Artralab. It is a good alternative optical replacement for the X100 WCL II, it certainly provides photographers with an additional option to consider.
Right: Artralab X100 Pro WCL + Marco 25mm
Right: Artralab X100 Pro WCL + Marco 25mm
I’m curious whether Artralab will eventually launch a pro version of the TCL. If they do, I’m eager to see what innovative features or solutions they might bring to the table.
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