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I was walking past the local CEX today and noticed a Panasonic PZ 14-42mm for sale at a very nice price so I snapped it up.

It came with this thing screwed on the front:



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It's obviously some sort of adapter and something is supposed to fit (bayonet) on to it but what?

I've searched through images on google but so far I haven't found out - anyone know?

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My guess would be reverse mount ring adapter. It allows you to mount the lens reversed, for macro shooting.
 
Looks like the one that I had for my Nikkor lenses. That sure is a reverse adapter.
 
eyespy said:
I was walking past the local CEX today and noticed a Panasonic PZ 14-42mm for sale at a very nice price so I snapped it up.

It came with this thing screwed on the front:

5KdDAiw.jpg


It's obviously some sort of adapter and something is supposed to fit (bayonet) on to it but what?

I've searched through images on google but so far I haven't found out - anyone know?

--
If it moves shoot it ;-)
eyespy.
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This?

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMW...1437769041&sr=1-1&keywords=DMW-GTC1+H-PS14042



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If I HAD to guess. . . the male thread attaches to the lens, the other side can take a polarizer and the outer tabs are there to hold a filter holder (rectangular filters cover the polarizer).

I've heard of such things, though usually the part that adapts to the lens is separate (to accommodate different sized lenses).

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Right. This is adapter for Panasonic DMW-G[TWFM]C1 converters.
 
Cipher said:
eyespy said:
I was walking past the local CEX today and noticed a Panasonic PZ 14-42mm for sale at a very nice price so I snapped it up.

It came with this thing screwed on the front:

5KdDAiw.jpg


It's obviously some sort of adapter and something is supposed to fit (bayonet) on to it but what?

I've searched through images on google but so far I haven't found out - anyone know?

--
If it moves shoot it ;-)
eyespy.
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This?

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMW...1437769041&sr=1-1&keywords=DMW-GTC1+H-PS14042

31NjzUvF8yL._AA160_.jpg
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It could well be. I can't find any pictures of the adapter itself but it certainly makes sense that this is what it is for.

Btw - I can't believe the difference in price - $59 for Amazon US one you linked to and £92 on Amazon UK. Shame the US seller doesn't ship to the UK or I'd have bought it.



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If it moves shoot it ;-)
eyespy.
 
Bob Tullis said:
If I HAD to guess. . . the male thread attaches to the lens, the other side can take a polarizer and the outer tabs are there to hold a filter holder (rectangular filters cover the polarizer).

I've heard of such things, though usually the part that adapts to the lens is separate (to accommodate different sized lenses).
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If you're still unsure, you could call/visit the dealer I guess.....they should know! Yes?

Whatever it is - I hope you can use it! :-D
 
Yes it looks like the adapter mount. I have the wide adapter permanently screwed on my 14/2.5 prime lens, turns it into a 21mm equievent f/2.5 lens. Really nice! The threads are plastic though. I broke mine :-( So I have it glued on. To remove it I therefore need to unscrew it.
 
Marla said:
If you're still unsure, you could call/visit the dealer I guess.....they should know! Yes?

Whatever it is - I hope you can use it! :-D
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