Panasonic LUMIX DMW-LT55E 1.7 x Tele-Conversion Lens For FZ Series - Black (lens adaptor required)

I bought this for an FZ-200, a very good camera indeed but for photographing distant birds you sometimes need more than the 24x zoom it provides. This takes the zoom up to 40.8x, which is about as much as anyone can handle without using a tripod. The image is just as sharp with the teleconverter as without, and there is no trace of chromatic aberration even at full zoom.I would rather have the FZ-200 and this converter than the new FZ-72 with its 60x zoom. The FZ-200's ability to hold f2.8 to the end of the zoom is particularly valuable for pictures of moving birds at long distances in poor light, and I can get pictures which would be quite impossible with an FZ-72, whose aperture narrows towards the end of the zoom. In fact I can get pictures that would be impossible with any other bridge camera.One caution: the large lenses in the converter make it quite fragile. My first one fell out of my pocket in a padded case and broke, and I had to order another.Having used this lens for a while, and been very pleased with it, there are a couple of things I'd like to add.One is that there is no lens hood for it, and you really need one as sunlight glancing diagonally into the big lens can wreck a picture. I made one out of the top of a polypropylene pint beer glass lined with black sticky-backed plastic. Cut to the right length, it slides up the tube of the lens from the back and stays in place quite well. Not elegant, but it works.The other is that you will certainly get into the habit of keeping the lens permanently screwed on to its adaptor tube, so that it can be attached to the camera quickly -- this becomes easy with practice. You therefore need a case for this assembly, which again isn't made. You can get a toiletries case from Muji which fits it perfectly, made of black nylon with a zip so that it looks quite like a camera accessory case.

When used with a Panasonic FX150 (and the lens adapter DMW-LA5E) you get about 40x *optical* zoom, which is enough to get a clear shot of a robin from about 20 meters away.So, after years of trying, I finally have a camera that can take decent shots of birds, from a reasonable distance !The lens feels very well crafted, and ships with a neat sturdy plastic container, to keep it safe and clean.A small bag is supplied with string handle ties.However - Recommend that you get a decent camera bag, that has enough room for your camera and all your lenses + the lens hood + cables. I bought my bag (LowePro Adventura 170) in a walk-in street store, just so that I could make sure everything fits well.Only negative, would be that the lens and lens adapter are quite long and not at all discrete! It also takes a couple of minutes to attach the lens and adapter to the camera. However, the long zoom and the fast performance of the FX150 are well worth the trouble.

The Panasonic tele conversion lens DMW-LT55E is a true value addition to the Lumix FZ200 camera which caters for certain specific requirements. Don't expect eye popping improvements in the magnification but do expect improved versatility as well as overall camera capability. The lens itself is pretty basic and it would be unfair to compare it with a DSLR telephoto which burns a virtual hole in your pocket and would qualify as an investment for anyone who is into pro or semi pro photography. Tripod usage is advised for best results though the camera OIS does a decent job. You would require the Lens Adapter LA7 to connect the lens to the camera. The down side is that it transforms a point and shoot into a DSLRish mammoth with the increase in weight and size. Bottom line - buy it if you require to keep a watch on the neighbors or for taking photos of the moon and other distant objects but it is not an essential accessory and you won't miss having it in your bag...

Brilliant addition to my Lumix fz330 together appropriate extension tube DMW LA7 . Got some stunning photos at 11/2x to 2x (using digital ) giving equivalent of 60x to 80x zoom of the moon with minimal edge degradation when shown full screen on my 24" monitor. All hand held as well leaning against a wall ( odd failure due to shake ).Where sun shines across moon at 1/4 to 1/2 moon photos show smaller craters very clearly. Not quite NASA standard but very acceptable.Works from around 8x zoom up to 24 with no ring. Vigneting?Loss of 2 F stops ( 2.8 to 4 ) not a problem with moon as it's well lit.Can't wait for spring / summer to capture some wildlife.

WOW! Takes the already impressive 60x standard zoom of my FZ-72 to over 100x without the compromise of digital zoom, still giving perfectly crisp & clear images. Can be screwed direct to the front of the lens without any noticeable issues other than needing to be around 4x optical zoom to combat vignetting. Noticed that a lens adaptor tube is "necessary", and although I have one on order there doesn't appear to be any real need for it, as there seems to be no sign of the extra front weight affecting the performance of the moving lens barrel in any way. However, will see what difference the adaptor makes once it arrives.

Didn't do anything to my FZ82. At maximum zoom on far away object it only made the image a little clearer. That is it(!)

This converter is amazing changes my old FZ30 into a new versatile camera. Photos below show first shot using standard lens ,second shows full magnification with tele converter focusing on plaque on far wall. It simply screws onto my FZ30 lens,with no adapter and works great. Have to thank all Amazon On Line Helpers who read my Question and told me l did not need an adapter. So if you have an old FZ30 and need a telescopic lens this is good value and produces sharp photos in good light conditions. However ,some cameras do require an adapter,so check your model No.

Cumple, duplica en tamaño la imagen de la camara DMC-FZ30, con total nitidez es una lente duplicadora, que amplia correctamente al teleobjetivo y aumenta la aproximacion del objeto enfocado, 1.7x

Ottima lente di conversione,lo presa per fare fotografia di soggetti lontani come la luna ed altro.Soddisfatto dell'acquisto.Non ho trovato difficoltà nel togliere o mettere la lente di conversione insieme all'adattatore.Quindi consiglio l'acquisto ad altri utenti che come me piace fare foto.

Double votre zoom actuelle pensez à prendre un trépied car avec un tel zoom si vous bougez trop vous n'aurez pas de belle photos le zoom déployer à fond laisse rentrer moins de lumière et ce qui est un peu ennuyeux pour la nuit

Ich weiß, dass so eine Vorsatzlinse einem echten Teleobjektiv nicht das Wasser reichen kann, aber allein deshalb möchte (und kann) ich nicht an die 10.000 € (oder sogar mehr) ausgeben. Diese 200 € für die Vorsatzlinse sind jedenfalls für mich gut angelegtes Geld, denn die ersten Bilder haben mich schon überzeugt. Für mich ist das Fotografieren ein Hobby, und die Bilder dienen mir vor allem als Erinnerung, aber auch zum Nachweis und/oder zum nachträglichen Bestimmen von Vögeln, die mich nicht näher an sich heranlassen. Bisher habe ich mit meiner Lumix FZ50 nur einfach aus der Hand und bei gutem Licht 'geschossen', mir ist aber schon klar, dass schlechtere Lichtverhältnisse auch schlechtere Ergebnisse bringen werden. Ich bin trotzdem sehr zufrieden mit der Vorsatzlinse. Sie passt zusammen mit der Kamera und den Makrovorsatzlinsen für Nahaufnahmen in meine alte Tasche, ohne deren Gewicht sehr zu erhöhen. Die 420 mm Brennweite des Objektivs werden auf gut 700 mm erweitert, das ist schon bemerkenswert.

Si puó usare da binocolo ma non per foto dettagliate ,perde qualitá