What is the Lens Thread size for Lumix Lenses? Is it always 52mm? at DVinfo.net

Tyson Persall · January 21st, 2011, 11:13 AM

If i want to add a Neutral Density filter to my lenses for GH2 what is the thread size? Is it 52mm on all Panasonic Lumix Lenses or does it vary?

Dave Eaton · January 21st, 2011, 12:24 PM

It varies;

46mm
14mm/f2.5 and 20mm/f1.7

52mm
14-42mm/f3.5-5.6, 14-45mm/f3.5-5.6 and 45-200mm/f4.0-5.6

62mm
14-140mm/f4.0-5.8

67mm
100-300mm/f4.0-5.6

Dave Eaton · January 21st, 2011, 03:35 PM

An option is to buy filters the size of your max. lens and then get step-up rings for your other lenses so you can use the same filters on them, too.

BTW, Polaroid is making a variable ND filter at a very reasonable price. Seen it on Amazon for $30-40. I don't have one so I can't tell you if there's a color cast or not.

John Flores · January 23rd, 2011, 08:29 AM

I just bought the Cokin system. The P-size works for my Panasonic GH2 lenses and my Pentax lenses. You need to buy step-up adapters and all, but you just have to buy the filters once. Cokin also has hoods you can add and a matte box, but they are notoriously hard to find and reviews have been mixed.

Note, someone on the internets has noted that the Panny 20 F1.7 retracts ever so slightly when you turn the camera off, so if you have a step-up ring or other adapter flush mounted it may interfere with this retraction. Here's the link:

Micro 4/3rds Photography: Home made stand off ring

Tyson Persall · January 23rd, 2011, 06:03 PM

Thank you all, very helpful.

January 21st, 2011, 11:13 AM	#1
Tyson Persall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Hollywood, Atlanta Posts: 437	What is the Lens Thread size for Lumix Lenses? Is it always 52mm? If i want to add a Neutral Density filter to my lenses for GH2 what is the thread size? Is it 52mm on all Panasonic Lumix Lenses or does it vary? __________________ Tyson X

January 23rd, 2011, 08:29 AM	#4
John Flores New Boot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somerville NJ Posts: 10	I just bought the Cokin system. The P-size works for my Panasonic GH2 lenses and my Pentax lenses. You need to buy step-up adapters and all, but you just have to buy the filters once. Cokin also has hoods you can add and a matte box, but they are notoriously hard to find and reviews have been mixed. Note, someone on the internets has noted that the Panny 20 F1.7 retracts ever so slightly when you turn the camera off, so if you have a step-up ring or other adapter flush mounted it may interfere with this retraction. Here's the link: Micro 4/3rds Photography: Home made stand off ring __________________ john m flores, yet another still photographer getting into video What Blog is This?

January 23rd, 2011, 06:03 PM	#5
Tyson Persall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Hollywood, Atlanta Posts: 437	Thank you all, very helpful. __________________ Tyson X

January 21st, 2011, 12:24 PM	#2
Dave Eaton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 234	It varies; 46mm 14mm/f2.5 and 20mm/f1.7 52mm 14-42mm/f3.5-5.6, 14-45mm/f3.5-5.6 and 45-200mm/f4.0-5.6 62mm 14-140mm/f4.0-5.8 67mm 100-300mm/f4.0-5.6

January 21st, 2011, 03:35 PM	#3
Dave Eaton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 234	An option is to buy filters the size of your max. lens and then get step-up rings for your other lenses so you can use the same filters on them, too. BTW, Polaroid is making a variable ND filter at a very reasonable price. Seen it on Amazon for $30-40. I don't have one so I can't tell you if there's a color cast or not.