pictures of your digilux 3/l1 with manual focus lenses.

[spylaw4]

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I have just posted some observations re manual focus in the D vs. R lens thread. [in case you are interested].

[audidudi]

Hi Jeffery, What adapter are you using with the Voigtlander lens on your L1? I have 3 Voigtlander lenses and I'd love to use them on my L1..Where did you purchase it? Thanks in advance..Bill ~

I'm using a 4/3->Nikon adapter and my Voigtlander lenses are the (now discontinued) versions made with a Nikon F-mount. These lenses use the same glass elements as the LTM and M-bayonent versions but they're recessed further into the mount to compensate for the differences in flange-to-focal plane distances between Leica (~28.7mm) and Nikon (46mm) ... in other words, my approach only works with a select handful of Voigtlander lenses, all of which are no longer available.

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[S. Wong]

has anyone put the 16mm/2.8 fisheye on the L1/Digilux 3?

I wonder what that would look like (both of and through it)

as I own neither, I was wondering if someone who does would mind posting some

thank you

-Steven

[imnotaniceboy]

...and I wonder what would look like Zeiss ZF lenses on digilux3/l1. Maybe Ill buy the 50mm 1.4 to have 100mm 1.4. Of course, I will need to buy a nikon f adapter.

 

gustavo

[bgood2]

I'm using a 4/3->Nikon adapter and my Voigtlander lenses are the (now discontinued) versions made with a Nikon F-mount. These lenses use the same glass elements as the LTM and M-bayonent versions but they're recessed further into the mount to compensate for the differences in flange-to-focal plane distances between Leica (~28.7mm) and Nikon (46mm) ... in other words, my approach only works with a select handful of Voigtlander lenses, all of which are no longer available.

* Thanks Jeffery, I thought this was too good to be true for me to use lenses I already have..appreciate the fast responce and the info..wouldn't you know I have the lenses they don't have an adapter for, thanks again..Bill ~

[rollsman4]

  I just purchased the D3 and want to know what Options I have with Zoom Lens I can use with AF on my D3 that give Excellent IQ

    Thank you, 

[dkCambridgeshire]

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  I just purchased the D3 and want to know what Options I have with Zoom Lens I can use with AF on my D3 that give Excellent IQ

    Thank you, 

 

 

 

There are three AF Panasonic Leica 4/3 zoom lenses (as distinct from Micro 4/3 i.e. M4/3 designs) which can be used with the D3: 

 

1) 14-50mm f2.8-3.5 - an excellent lens and standard equipment for the D3

2) 14-50mm f3.8-5.6 - also a good lens but not as good throughout the zoom range as the faster f2.8-3.5 option - originally offered with the Panasonic L1 4/3 camera which is a D3 clone

3) 14-150mm f3.5-5.6 - a superzoom model equivalent to 28-300mm full frame -  available secondhand but pricey e.g. £500 ish - and a superb lens throughout its zoom range. 

 

There is also the PanaLeica 25/1.4 AF 4/3 lens which is a highly regarded 4/3 prime lens.

 

Additionally all the Olympus 4/3 zoom and prime lenses are usable on the D3 but they are available in three different qualities i.e. budget , mid-range and pro-range . The mid-range optics are excellent e.g. the Olympus 12-60mm 4/3 lens; the pro range 4/3 optics are still sought after and expensive. 

 

4/3 lenses can be used on both 4/3 cameras and, via an adapter, on M4/3 cameras.  But M4/3 lenses cannot be used on 4/3 format cameras - even though both use the same size sensor. 

 

There were also a few independently manufactured 4/3 lenses e.g. by Sigma and Samyang. 

 

Many legacy manual focus lenses can also be used via adapters … but only for manual focus … not AF. 

 

If you acquired your D3 with an AF zoom lens it’s likely to be the 14-50mm f2.8-3.5. 

 

Ignore any criticisms of the D3 - it’s still a capable workhorse albeit a little slow compared to modern cameras. 

 

4/3 format still has a dedicated following by 4/3 and M4/3 enthusiasts 

 

You should consider accessing the 4/3 forums to learn more about 4/3 and Micro 4/3 cameras and lenses and which are recommended by experienced users.

 

Ffordes Photographic is one of the few dealers still specialising in secondhand 4/3 lenses (as distinct from M4/3) - and worth a browse to see what's available.

 

http://www.ffordes.com/category/Lenses/4/3rds

 

Best wishes

 

dunk 

Edited December 3, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire