weight of filters on barrel of lens....

[herc182]

I bought a "snap" on adapter from next photo and then two filters (a UV and a polariser). when they are all on, the lens protrudes from the solid part when it is off (or at least the filters and cover do).

Does this extra weight do any long term damage to the fz20 lens?

thanks

[RCCI]

To tell you the truth, I have never seen that setup before and I don't know what type of problem (if any) that it could cause.

I bought the Phayee lens adapter and put my filters on the front of it. That way my actual lens is always enclosed and protected from everything.

Sorry I couldn't help.

[Anex]

Weight is on the frame, not the lens.

[herc182]

thanks for your reply. is it not really heard of to use a polariser and a UV filter together?

[herc182]

the weight is on the bit that comes out of the frame when you power up, which is the lens (right?!). and it wobbles a bit if you move it (very little though, i am not trying to break it!).

just concerned that it coming out and in all the time with the filters on it will damage it in the long run.

[LoveLife]

the weight is on the bit that comes out of the frame when you power up, which is the lens (right?!). and it wobbles a bit if you move it (very little though, i am not trying to break it!).

just concerned that it coming out and in all the time with the filters on it will damage it in the long run.

I am in the business. You can use the snap on with a filter with a problem. DO not forget to use your Panasonic lens hood.

[emalvick]

the weight is on the bit that comes out of the frame when you power up, which is the lens (right?!). and it wobbles a bit if you move it (very little though, i am not trying to break it!).

just concerned that it coming out and in all the time with the filters on it will damage it in the long run.

I was a bit concerned when I saw that setup because I like to use a UV and polarizer together quite a bit, almost anytime I am outdoors on a sunny day. I doubt it will be a problem, but if you hear things grinding or catching, you may want to rethink the setup.

I use a Phayee with the UV always attached. It basically encases the whole lens setup. I then attach the polarizer to the UV when needed. It is a nice setup.

Erik.

[LoveLife]

I was a bit concerned when I saw that setup because I like to use a UV and polarizer together quite a bit, almost anytime I am outdoors on a sunny day. I doubt it will be a problem, but if you hear things grinding or catching, you may want to rethink the setup.

I use a Phayee with the UV always attached. It basically encases the whole lens setup. I then attach the polarizer to the UV when needed. It is a nice setup.

Erik.

The fellow bought a snap on adapter why are you pushing somehting else?

[emalvick]

The fellow bought a snap on adapter why are you pushing somehting else?

I'm not pushing, I'm explaining my concern over the setup just as he did in the first place. Considering the tolerances that these cameras are built to, it won't suprise me that what little weight is on the lens may be enough that after a few hundred repetitions of on and off that things may begin to grind or fall out of the tolerances.

Then again, it may not happen. But if the original poster is seeing increased vibrations from without the snap on, my engineer background tells me that fatigue will become a factor, and that the system will fail sooner or later... hopefully later.

Erik

[Anex]

I believe he's hinting that snap on adapters are not a recommended way to go. I sure as heck would never recommend it...