Venus Optics announces the world’s first lens adapter; Laowa Magic Format Converter (MFC). It can enlarge the image circle of Full Frame Lenses for using on Fujifilm GFX-50S.
The MFC has a focal length multiplier of 1.4x and reduces the maximum aperture by one stop. It opens up a lot more ultra-wide angle lens options for the new GFX camera. Also increases the compatibility of full-frame lenses with medium-format cameras.
The Laowa Magic Format Converter (MFC) will come in 2 variants, Canon EF to Fujifilm G & Nikon AI to Fujifilm G. They are expected to start shipping in July 2017. Pricing will be announced later.
Laowa Magic Format Converter for Fujifilm GFX50S camera
The Fujifilm GFX 50S pairs the best features of X-series cameras with a dramatically larger 51.4MP sensor. The camera is currently selling for $6,499.
The patented optics system inside the MFC will enlarge the image circle of any full frame lenses and fit it onto the relatively larger Fujifilm GFX50s camera sensors. It has a focal length multiplier of 1.4x and reduces the maximum aperture by 1-stop.
The Magic Format Converter (MFC) is particularly useful for ultra-wide angle lenses. Vignetting tends to be stronger when we adapt an ultra-wide angle full frame lenses onto the GFX sensors. By using the MFC, GFX users will be able to enjoy an ultra-wide angle of view without the need to crop away all unusable corners of the images.
More details can be found at Venus Lens website.
