Recently, I wrote an article about yet another WCL and TCL conversion lens set coming to the X100 system—this time from Viltrox. In that piece, I also expressed my hope that someone would finally create conversion lenses for the Fujifilm GFX100RF as well.

Well, while we don’t have any conversion lens specifically designed for the GFX100RF, it looks like the Ricoh GW-4 wide conversion lens actually works fine also on the Fujifilm GFX100RF.

• Ricoh GW-4 wide conversion lens
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama
• Fujifilm GFX100RF
  BHphoto / AmazonUS (silver – black) / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira / BestBuy

I have found a video about it and also a blog post, you can find both of them below.

• photo.on.coocan.jp

Summary of the video:

• The Ricoh GW-4 wide-angle converter delivers surprisingly high image quality on the GFX100RF.
• Sharpness remains strong, both in the center and corners, even with 100MP files.
• Contrast stays consistent with the native lens; no noticeable loss in micro-contrast.
• Minimal corner softness at typical landscape apertures (f/11–f/16).
• Distortion is very low for a wide-angle converter and easily corrected when visible.
• Flare control is good — lamps and bright light sources show no major artifacts.
• Vignetting is minor and natural-looking, often negligible in real use.
• Overall: delivers a clean, wide 21mm-equivalent image without the usual compromises of cheap add-on lenses.

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• Fujifilm GFX100RF
  BHphoto / AmazonUS (silver – black) / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira / BestBuy

• Fujifilm X-T30 III
  BHphoto / Amazon US (black body/kit – silver body/kit – charchoal body/kit) / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira / BestBuy / Paul’s Photo

It looks like the brand new Fujifilm X-T30 III just did something I thought was almost impossible: it made people happy, even on the comments here on FujiRumors 😊

Because, let’s face it — over the last few months (or even years), there’s been a lot of critiques in the comments on FujiRumors every time Fujifilm launched something new (often I feel rightful critiques, but often I think also not).

• the Fujifilm X-E5 was slammed for being too expensive (worth every penny, if you ask me)
• the Fujifilm X-M5 triggered a massive s*itstorm because it lacked a viewfinder
• the Fujifilm GFX100RF got flak for not having IBIS
• the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 was called a waste of resources (but I actually see an opportunity in it)
• the Fujifilm X half series was labeled as an overpriced experiment
• and even the Fujifilm X-T50, with its IBIS and 40MP sensor, was accused of being overkill

In short: Fujifilm has faced its fair share of criticism with almost every recent release.

So, when the X-T30 III dropped, I braced myself before opening the comment section — expecting yet another wave of disappointment.

But much to my surprise… that didn’t happen.

In fact, the more I scrolled, the more positive reactions I found (with some negatives here and there).

Let’s quote a few:

OreganoSpliff: Well, I’m finding it hard to talk s**t given what you get for the money

Marcio K: xactly what I tought to be – the X-M5 in the X-T30 body. For the price, very interesting.

Stefan: £829 in the uk is super cheap. Just £30 more than the XT30ii was at launch

italianbreadman: This is the best thing they’ve done in years

If I were to judge only from the comments, I’d say Fujifilm did a lot of things right with the X-T30 III — mainly by holding the price around that magical 1K mark.

As I said before, the X-T30 III finally closes a huge gap in Fujifilm’s lineup — and it seems that most people appreciate exactly that.

Will it be a best-seller?
Only time will tell.
But honestly — it has all the potential to become a big hit.

I’ll leave you with a bunch of new hands-on reviews and podcasts below.

• Fujifilm X-T30 III
  BHphoto / Amazon US (black body/kit – silver body/kit – charchoal body/kit) / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira / BestBuy / Paul’s Photo
• XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS
  BHphoto / Amazon US / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira / BestBuy / Paul’s Photo