WIll this work with the Panasonic Lesns with manual zoom? i have the 14-42mm, 14-140mm and the 50-200mm panasonic lens.
903442
No, it uses a special type of connector that will only work on certain Olympus lenses.
903443
I know it will work with the Olympus 14 x 42 however I do not know about it paired with the other manufacture lens.
903444
It will not. It attaches to to front bayonette on the Olympus 14-42 and the Panasonic lenses do not have this. Panasonic has a wide angle converter but I believe that is only compatible with the 14mm f/2.5 and 14-42 power zoom.
1789603
I believe Panasonic Lumix mount will be the same even for newer models. It will also work with the Olympus 4/3 system as well (I am using this one with Olympus OM-D)
61991
The lens does not come with an adapter. The lens can be used with several Panasonic cameras. For some, like my Lumix FZ200, you do need the adapter. I actually like the fact that it doesn't connect directly to my zoom lens (which moves in and out within the adapter tube. This reduces load on the zoom mechanism. Their is a specific adapter made by Panasonic, and several 3rd party adapters. As long as the threads are correct, any should work. But beware about where you buy the lens itself. I first bought from a 3rd party dealer in New York (via Amazon), who called the next morning to tell me it was out of stock, but that they had a "much better" teleconverter for the same price. What I got was a cheap piece of crap made by Vivitar. After some threats, I got my money back, and got the real Panasonic lens. I've been quite happy with it. You do have to be more careful about focusing and framing the shot (best used in very stable conditions), but the results are quite good.
2032671
This lens works on the GH3 and 4 by Panasonic.I returned mine. Looses focus during a zoom, feels cheap.
1260178
I don't know about this lens specifically, but I would want a wider range lens. I got a 14mm - 200mm lens and find I use that most and a 14mm (pancake) lens that I use to keep the camera in a pocket. I think the lens you suggested has most of the size of the larger one without as much of the range, but I am not a professional photographer.
1976212
I am using it with my old Olympus OM Zuiko 50mm F1.2 lens from about 1992. It is a fully manual lens, so on my Panasonic GX1, I select "Shoot w/o Lens" on the menu and set it to manual setting and I work on it like that. You would only use this if you're familiar with old lenses and if you're ok with manual settings.
1721989
In regards to the zoom, the Panasonic only goes up to 486mm vs the 560mm for the Canon BUT the Panasonic has an "extended optical zoom" feature, which goes all the way to 32x on optical zoom if the resolution is set to 3 megapixels, still enough to print a decent sized picture and certainly enough to view on any screen. I currently have the Canon S3 IS, and as you, I'm torn between those two specific models. I'm slightly leaning towards the Panasonic at this moment.
926485
It will not go to 500MM zoom, you have to use it on manual setting. This lens is more trouble then it is worth.
1926438
Yes, it uses the same mount as all the other lenses, but will only work in manual mode. You will also have to use the rings on the lens since there are no smarts in it.
797772
According to the Panasonic lens chart for the 14-45 lens, the minimum focus distance is 1 foot or 12 inches. I haven't tested the G1 in the more traditional macro/close-up type approach. I didn't get the impression that the camera likes getting closer than 12". From @2-3', I was able to engage the Extended Zoom (2x) + 4x digital + a Tcon 1.7 teleconverter (1200mm) and got surprisingly good results. I'm not suggesting you do it, but it worked.
1257396
Hi! It wont work with your 18-140 mm Lens, I got 18-105 mm lens which fits perfectly but It wont work with 140mm, Im sorry
1908488
Do not use with zoom lenses only primes. I half 6 adapters that I use. there is not enough clearance. by the EOS-m4/3 works. hope that helps.
403562
My understanding is that this lens would work on the DMC-FZ200, although the Panasonic web site does not explicitly say so (according to Digital Photography Review http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/42203617) I have an DMC-FZ150, and it works just fine on that.
1160248
Yes it will fit but I did not like it as it was not really secure and the extended arms got in the way. Thankfully the clasp unscrews and I got an adapter ring for the Panasonic 14mm-45mm lens - 52mm to 43mm and the macro lens fits perfectly making it an excellent addition to my macro photographic possibilities. I highly recommend going this way.
472554
it´s a completely manual lens, it´ll work with any camera. But i would go for another model that´s not manual in the operation. You need two hands to operate this lens. Other than that, it´s a cool little thing to play around with.
868352
Actually this only works with the Panasonic series. It's a decent viewfinder. I purchased it but actually just found myself photoing without it most of the time for ease-of-use's sake. Good luck.
340175
I don't think it will fit. If you go to Camerasize.com and compare your camera to my Panasonic Gf1, you'll see that your camera is a bit larger than mine. Mine fits comfortably with the 20mm pancake lens, but has to be wrestled with to make it fit with the 14-45mm zoom. I'd see if DiCAPac has a larger size available, or look at similar products from another manufacturer like Aquapac or Outex.