hjsesq Posted February 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Nikon TC-E2 2x Tele Converter from my old Nikon Cool Pix 990 that I would like to use on my D-Lux 4. The exterior of the thread on the 2x is the same diameter as the exterior of the D-Lux lens and when I hold the 2x in front of the D-Lux lens I get auto-focus as well as a fairly sharp image as a result. Are there any suggestions on how I can enable either the lens or the camera so they can be used together? Thanks, Harris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farnz Posted February 27, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2009 I have a Nikon TC-E2 2x Tele Converter from my old Nikon Cool Pix 990 that I would like to use on my D-Lux 4. The exterior of the thread on the 2x is the same diameter as the exterior of the D-Lux lens and when I hold the 2x in front of the D-Lux lens I get auto-focus as well as a fairly sharp image as a result. Are there any suggestions on how I can enable either the lens or the camera so they can be used together? Thanks, Harris Harris, Apologies if I've misunderstood, but It sounds like you haven't yet discovered that the ring around the front of the D-Lux4's lens unscrews to reveal a thread? Will the thread from your 2X mate with that thread? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted February 28, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 28, 2009 Harris, I'm guessing along with Pete, and hoping this may help: Get the Panasonic adapter, which has a 46mm thread. Remove the ring around the D-Lux 4 lens and mount the adapter. Then use a stepping ring to fit the conversion lens (i.e. 46mm down to the mount size of the conversion lens). A lot of people are looking for a tele conversion lens for the D-Lux 4, so keep us posted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjsesq Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted February 28, 2009 Guys, you are correct. I was not aware that "the ring around the front of the D-Lux4's lens unscrews to reveal a thread". Since hearing fro you I have attempted to remove the ring but without success - how should I go about it? Certainly will let you know how I make out with the 2x - could be an answer to my needs - am leaving for Sicily next week and it would be great if this works out. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 28, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 28, 2009 Guys, you are correct. I was not aware that "the ring around the front of the D-Lux4's lens unscrews to reveal a thread". Since hearing fro you I have attempted to remove the ring but without success - how should I go about it? Certainly will let you know how I make out with the 2x - could be an answer to my needs - am leaving for Sicily next week and it would be great if this works out. Thanks Harris, It sounds like it may be a little syubborn so I'd recommend removing the lens cap, putting a thick rubber band around the outer edge of the lens to help you get some purchase and turning the ring counterclockwise. If this doesn't work then wearing a rubber glove might do it or else the old trick for removing stubborn filters, press the lens ring flat against the rubber sole of a shoe and turn the camera body counterclockwise. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted February 28, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 28, 2009 Harris-- Even the Panasonic instructions aren't clear, so a picture may be in order. This is metal (the ring you're removing) on plastic (the mount), so it 'shouldn't' be that tight. Just one addition to Pete's instructions: don't turn the camera on and extend the lens while you do what he suggests. Good luck. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/78014-nikon-2x-converter-on-d-lux-4/?do=findComment&comment=823959'>More sharing options...
hjsesq Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted February 28, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Howard, Got It !!!!! Had been confused - I thought you had been talking about what appears to be a little ring where the word "Leica" and the detsils of the lens appear. Whoever coined the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words" certainly knew what he or she was talking about. Now that you have me started, I see what I can do about accomodating the Nikon 2x I had mentioned - will let you know how I make out. Thanks - thanks - thanks :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted March 1, 2009 Share #8 Posted March 1, 2009 Harris-- You're welcome! I'm glad that helped. I remember the problem I had figuring out what ring I was supposed to unscrew on an earlier camera--confusion and trepidation reigned. It's one of those things that are clear to everyone who's done it, and frustrating to anyone who hasn't. Neither the Panasonic nor the Leica instructions give any information, as I recall. They certainly don't illustrate the action. I guess it's obvious to the nerdy types who wrote the manuals! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesh Posted March 1, 2009 Share #9 Posted March 1, 2009 Interesting..........intrigued to hear how it functions in practice. Why didn't the D-Lux 3 come with a thread on the front of the lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjsesq Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted March 1, 2009 Lesh, Then they (Panasonic) would not have an accessory they could make money on. I guess it is a little like the cell phones and other cameras that keep coming to the market as well, each has a different way of charging and/or battery and so we have to buy new accessories for each of them. Great for the advertising industry as well. Not that we really "need" each new model. Hate to date myself, but I remember when the Argus C3 and the Kodak 35 were the cameras to have (both rangefinder) and we used and enjoyed them for many years. Somewhere along the way we got sidetracked with the "new" technology that was supposed to make our lives easier - and while it did at the same time it complicating our lives to the point that there are people now making fortunes teaching us "mindfulness" so that we can bring ourselves back into the present. BTW, I volunteer teach photography to second grade children at the elementary school I graduated from in "48 and they had no idea as to what film was until I brought in a roll and a Box Brownie and showed it to them. Difficult concept for them to grasp. If you have any questions as to what mindfulness is, just Google the word. Sorry if I became too serious on this thread, but just finished reading Mount Analogue and if anyone is interested what he or she is searching for in life (I am 75 and still looking) this may be a good place to start your trip. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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