What Telephoto lenses can be used on a Panasonic FZ5?

GateCrasher · 09-08-2006, 9:40 PM

Hi i am looking to buy a Telephoto lense for my FZ5 i have only seen them for sale on Ebay with a 2.0x telephoto for £19 and a 3.2x telephoto for £49.99 but was wondering if there are even more powerful ones avaliable and where to buy them from.

Thanks in advance.

midtones · 09-08-2006, 11:02 PM

You can use various teleconverters, do a search for FZ5 in this forum it should throw back a post with a website that did a bunch of tests.

Can't remember the URL off the top of my head.

K.

Pirate!! · 10-08-2006, 8:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GateCrasher

Hi i am looking to buy a Telephoto lense for my FZ5 i have only seen them for sale on Ebay with a 2.0x telephoto for £19 and a 3.2x telephoto for £49.99 but was wondering if there are even more powerful ones avaliable and where to buy them from.

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Originally Posted by GateCrasher

Thanks in advance.

If like the FZ3 the lens thread size is 55mm, look for either the Olympus TCON 1.7 or 1.4. If not, you will require a step ring. These teleconverters are meant to be top notch. Do a Google search or check out eBay. Prices are circa £65.00 for the 1.7 and should ve cheaper for the 1.4.