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Panasonic DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28

  • Price: $19.95
  • B&H # PADMWLA3
  • Mfr# DMW-LA3

Product Highlights

  • Add Lens Accessories w/ 55mm Threads
  • Compatable w/ DMC-FZ35, FZ18 & FZ28

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The Panasonic DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter allows users to add 55mm diameter lens converters (e.g. DMW-LT55, DMW-LW55 etc.) and filters to the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 and DMC-FZ28 digital cameras.

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DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28
 
4.6

(based on 18 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (1)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (13)
  • Strong construction (13)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Easily interchangeable (10)
  • Rugged (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Wildlife photos (8)
    • Landscape/scenery (4)
    • Macro photography (4)
    • Sports/action (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (11), Casual photographer (3), Enthusiast (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (10)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Works great!

    Coupled with a stepdown ring, was able to use an old telephoto lens I had on my FZ28. To everyone who complains about the tunnel, take it off if you need to zoom out...Read complete review

    Coupled with a stepdown ring, was able to use an old telephoto lens I had on my FZ28. To everyone who complains about the tunnel, take it off if you need to zoom out...and to automatically avoid this (on the FZ28 at least) go into settings and set the CONVERSION setting to T for telephoto which will automatically zoom you out to where you need to be. Come on now, take a look at your manual.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Lens adaptor fits the bill, but....

    The Panasonic lens adapter works very well at allowing you to add lens filters & lens to the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 camera. However, I wish they had made an adapter that would allow you...Read complete review

    The Panasonic lens adapter works very well at allowing you to add lens filters & lens to the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 camera. However, I wish they had made an adapter that would allow you to properly use the filters and lens at the wide angle settings. You have to zoom in some to not see the tube in the shot, so you can't use it at the wide angle settings unless you want to look like you are shooting through a tunnel.

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    5.0

    A necessity!

    By Q-man

    from Webster, SD

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Sports/Action
      • Wildlife Photos

      Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

      I use this to attach my telephoto lens to my Lumix fz-35. It works great and is a necessity for lens or filter attachment.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Gotta have this!

      By Alison

      from Birmingham, AL

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

            Gotta have this...no, really...you HAVE to have this if you want to attach the telephoto or close-up lens...

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            The necessary adapter.

            By Remigio

            from Geneva

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Macro Photography

              Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

              The only way to adapt close up lens to my FZ18 Panasonic.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              Good closeup tool!

              By Baldybob

              from Wilmington, NC

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • A must have
              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Rugged
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • High mgnification
                • Macro Photography

                Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                I use this adapter to add close up lenses to my FZ35 camera.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Excellent!

                By Cat

                from Texas

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easily Interchangeable
                • Lightweight
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery

                  Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                  Works as advertized with camera and the Tele-Phot lens DMW-LT55.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  5.0

                  It is as good as any adepter that I have

                  By fishy

                  from Mansfield, Ct

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Rugged
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Macro Photography
                    • Wildlife Photos

                    Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                    I ues this adapter in macro photography using different lens from older camera's

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Does the job

                    By Pic

                    from Charlemagne, Canada

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Rugged
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                        Not much to say about this adapter other than it's well made.

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                        5.0

                        you need it

                        By pearlymay

                        from Ontario Canada

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Lightweight
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Wildlife Photos

                          Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                          You need it to attach the teleconverter

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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                          5.0

                          GOOD PRODUCT GOOD QUALITY

                          By DALIT LEVANAH

                          from PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MÉXICO

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Easily Interchangeable

                          Cons

                          • Heavy

                          Best Uses

                          • Good adapter

                          Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                          I was very happy when this product arrives.
                          Honestly the quality of the product is much better that I though.

                          The only problem is that make my camera a little bit heavier.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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                          5.0

                          It works

                          By Arnie

                          from Boulder City, Nv

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Easily Interchangeable
                          • Lightweight
                          • Rugged
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Sports/Action
                            • Wildlife Photos

                            Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                            The lens adaptor is used on my Panasonic FZ35 camera to couple an Olympus 1.7 telephoto lens.

                            The fit was perfect and works as expected.

                            It seems sturdy and the threading seems just the right size.

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Great product

                            By Ron

                            from Coon Rapids, Mn

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Consistent Output
                            • Durable
                            • Easily Interchangeable
                            • Lightweight
                            • Rugged
                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Indoors/Low Light
                              • Landscape/Scenery
                              • Macro Photography
                              • Sports/Action
                              • Video
                              • Wildlife Photos

                              Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                              I use this adapter for my panasonic dmc fz35 camera but it also works on my Fz 18 camera. It allows me to use an olympus or panasonic 1.7 tele-conversion lens as well as other uv lenses and macro lenses. I had been using another adapter that required a step down ring but this doesn't need one and works very well for what it is. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to add some versatility to their panasonic point and shoot ultra zoom cameras.

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Works as advertised

                              By Jon

                              from Red Deer, Alberta Canada

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easily Interchangeable

                              Cons

                              • A bit bulky

                              Best Uses

                              • Wildlife Photos

                              Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                              Works great.

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                              5.0

                              works as described

                              By canon kid

                              from seattle wa

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easily Interchangeable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Wildlife Photos

                                Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                                havent used it yet but goes on the camera easy enough.

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                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Works great!

                                By Trex

                                from Boston, MA

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easily Interchangeable
                                • Lightweight
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                  • Night Photography
                                  • Travel
                                  • Wildlife Photos

                                  Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                                  Coupled with a stepdown ring, was able to use an old telephoto lens I had on my FZ28. To everyone who complains about the tunnel, take it off if you need to zoom out...and to automatically avoid this (on the FZ28 at least) go into settings and set the CONVERSION setting to T for telephoto which will automatically zoom you out to where you need to be. Come on now, take a look at your manual.

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                                  5.0

                                  Excellent & Solid Construction

                                  By QVision

                                  from San Antonio, Texas

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Durable
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                  • Tough To Attach

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Adding Extra lenses

                                  Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                                  On the FZ18 there is vignetting from 28mm-125mm or 1x-5x.

                                  And while this may concern some, it adds a sort of artistic flare to my wide angle shots.

                                  The adapter will interfere with the use of the flash as there is a shadowed area on on the center bottom of each image. This is to be expected though.

                                  This adapter though is great with a combination of TCON-17 lenses and newly owned RAYNOX 2025PRO. Filters can be fitted to the Raynox, but not to the TCON.

                                  Great adapter and good construction. More durable and solid than I expected. Only wish it didn't screw on, would have preferred a better attachment/faster attachment method.

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                                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  1.0

                                  Tunnel affect on FZ28

                                  By Don Stewart

                                  from Lincoln,CA

                                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                  Pros

                                  • Durable
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                  • 20 blockage at wide angl
                                  • NOT FOR FZ28
                                  • Tunnel effect

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                                    This lens adapter works on the FZ18 and it fits on the FZ28. But because the focal lengths are different on the FZ28 it creates a problems. There is a tunnel effect for not just the widest angle, but also the more about half of the lens settings, say 28mm to 100mm. At 28mm, there is about a 10% blockage on each side.

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                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    does what its suppose to

                                    By travlhealer1

                                    from Maryville, TN

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                    • Doessn't feel sturdy

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Wildlife

                                    Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                                    allows me to use my panasonic telephoto on my new FZ28 Also have a FZ7 that I use telephoto with.

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                                    (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    3.0

                                    Lens adaptor fits the bill, but....

                                    By Ken

                                    from Winston Salem, NC

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Easily Interchangeable
                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Rugged
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Adding additional lens

                                      Comments about DMW-LA3 Lens Adapter for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, DMC-FZ18 & DMC-FZ28:

                                      The Panasonic lens adapter works very well at allowing you to add lens filters & lens to the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 camera. However, I wish they had made an adapter that would allow you to properly use the filters and lens at the wide angle settings. You have to zoom in some to not see the tube in the shot, so you can't use it at the wide angle settings unless you want to look like you are shooting through a tunnel.

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