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fmoore · Jan 12, 2006, 1:26 PM

Ken Rogers · Jan 12, 2006, 3:42 PM

Thanks, that's what I needed.

Curious, can I use ANY 55mm lens?

fmoore · Jan 12, 2006, 4:09 PM

The fz5 adapter has 55mm threads, so any 55mm add-on lens will fit it directly. (Of course that doesn't guarantee compatibility.) However, the threads are recessed about 1mm into the front of the adapter and that can interfere with a secure threaded connection, thus the recommended sanding.52mm add-ons need a 55-52mm step down ring and work just as well as 55mm add-ons though in some cases (ex, wide angle lens) the added distance from the camera lens can cause problems like vignetting.

Jan 12, 2006, 1:26 PM	#11
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Jan 12, 2006, 3:42 PM	#12
Ken Rogers Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 78	Thanks, that's what I needed. Curious, can I use ANY 55mm lens?

Jan 12, 2006, 4:09 PM	#13
fmoore Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,116	The fz5 adapter has 55mm threads, so any 55mm add-on lens will fit it directly. (Of course that doesn't guarantee compatibility.) However, the threads are recessed about 1mm into the front of the adapter and that can interfere with a secure threaded connection, thus the recommended sanding.52mm add-ons need a 55-52mm step down ring and work just as well as 55mm add-ons though in some cases (ex, wide angle lens) the added distance from the camera lens can cause problems like vignetting.