Accessories for the Leica D2/Panasonic LC1



69-77mm LensMate Step Up Ring


Leica D2/Panasonic LC1 LensMate Accessories

In a departure from making Canon-only accessories, LensMate is offering step rings for the new Leica D2/Panasonic LC1. These step rings enable users to step up from the Leica/Panasonic - only 69mm, to the more common 72mm and 77mm. (Any 72mm filter can be used with the with the D2/LC1 at the full wide setting without vignetting, except for a polarizer, which must be of the "slim" design.) We carry 72mm and 77mm Hoya UV filters (HMC & Super HMC) and 77mm Hoya circular polarizers (HMC & Super HMC), along with lens caps in the aforementioned sizes.


Additionally, are offering a Macro 69-58mm for use with the Canon 250D and 500D.

All rings are machined from 6061 aluminum, then hard-anodized black to resist binding, and will have knurling on the edge to improve grip. Price for the step-up rings is $24.95.

Click here to go to our Leica D2/Panasonic LC1 order page.

 

Using Macro Filters to take close-ups
with your Leica D2/Panasonic LC1

 

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Canon 58mm 250D

D2/LC1 with no attachments...

Lens to subject distance 10"

...with a Canon 58mm 250D (approximately +4) macro filter-

Filter to subject distance 6.5"

 

Raynox DCR-250 Macro Lens
Approximately +10 power. Magnification : 4 1/4" minimum distance from subject. Comes with Universal snap-on style ring for diameters 52mm - 67mm, (use our 69-58mm step down ring) lens caps, and case.

D2/LC1 with no attachments...

Lens to subject distance 10"

...with a - macro filter-

Filter to subject distance 6.5"

D2/LC1 with Raynox DCR-250 macro lens at 90mm focal length...

Frame width 1 3/4"

D2/LC1 with Raynox DCR-250 macro lens at 90mm focal length...

Frame width 1 3/4"

Leica D2/Panasonic LC1 with the Raynox DCR-250.
Though there is a bit of vignetting, image quality is very good overall with no CA or softening at the edges. More than 2x the magnification of the Canon 250D or 500D.
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Leica D2/Panasonic LC1 with the Raynox DCR-250. We included this sample to show how the lens handles specular highlights.
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