Panasonic DMW-LC55 55mm Close Up Lens for Panasonic FZ7, FZ30, FZ18, and FZ50 Digital Cameras

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FTLN02
• Item model number: DMW-LC55
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Close up lens for 55mm filter diameter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely improves close-ups, August 28, 2006

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Tahir J. Naim (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic DMW-LC55 55mm Close Up Lens for Panasonic FZ7, FZ30, FZ18, and FZ50 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

This lens is fairly inexpensive and the reason for that is while it definitely lets you get really close and the image is definitely larger than without it, the fact is the FZ7 and the FZ30 macro settings are already so good that the image is perhaps 15% or so bigger than without it. If I can I'll post a couple flower images to permit comparison with and without the lens. The camera I have is a FZ7. Because I want as large an image as possible of my focus I am very happy.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great ! totally recommend, December 2, 2009

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Reinhard Latzke (Melissochori Griechenland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic DMW-LC55 55mm Close Up Lens for Panasonic FZ7, FZ30, FZ18, and FZ50 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Finally i got the lens.
The review of the other reviewer is misleading.
The magnifictication increase you can get is mind blowing.

Instead of the closest shooting distance of 1.00m of the Panasonic FZ7's standard macro zoom position (432mm) you can now get as close as 33 cm with this lens.
Have a look at my photo samples and you will understand was is going on.

I did not buy the orignal (expensive) adapter for the FZ7 .... i used a step up ring 52 - 55 mm for 2.00-3.00 $

With another step down ring 58 - 55 mm i use the phantastic lens on my Canons 20D/40D and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS lens with great test results.
As with the Panasonic, also here the minimum shooting distance decreased a big deal (see the sample)

all sample pictures i reduced to the half Pana 2816 > 1408 Canon 3888 > 1944

if you are in macro / close up photography and you don't want to buy an expensive macro lenses get this one.

You will not regret it

see some of my photos (copy the link in your browers address field) at [...]

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic Macro Lens, August 12, 2010

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Stephen Spitzer (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic DMW-LC55 55mm Close Up Lens for Panasonic FZ7, FZ30, FZ18, and FZ50 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I have a clip on macro lens from Raynox, but wanted to check out the DMW-LC55 which is made for Panasonic cameras. The lens arrived soon after I placed the order, and so far has met my expectations. I do not use it at full zoom as I do not use a tripod; mostly I shoot detail close up shots of dragonflies or butterflies, and they do not lend themselves to tripod shots. If you have a Panasonic FZ camera this lens is worth considering.