Compatibility list for LM DSLR macro lenses

The LM macro lenses can be used with a large number of other lenses. It is important, however, not to exceed the recommended maximum focal length of the lens used. For the 40 mm LM macro lens we recommend a maximum focal length of 90 mm and for the 80 mm LM macro lens a maximum focal length of 140 mm. If the focal length exceeds these upper limits, this may lead to the so-called frosted glass effect. Frosted glass effect means that the edges of the image are blurred and the object only appears sharp in the centre. Incompatibility with LM macro lenses is a particular issue with the newer lens designs that incorporate special aspherical lens elements. Conventional, classic lenses deliver a considerably better image quality and, as a rule, are compatible with the LM macro lenses. In general, lenses with smaller front elements are better suited for use with the LM macro lenses. With filter threads of over 67 mm it is possible that vignetting (peripheral darkening) may occur over the entire zoom area. Low priced kit lenses (standard lenses) are especially suitable since they mostly have a filter thread size of less than 62 mm and feature the classic lens design. The best results are obtained with fixed focal length lenses, e.g. macro lenses.

Overview of the key points:

•    Maximum focal length should be observed
•    Lenses with smaller front elements are preferable
•    Fixed focal length lenses deliver better results
•    Kit lenses have the best price/performance ratio
•    Lenses with special aspherical design are not recommended

Manufacturer	Lens description	Filter thread [mm]	Compatibility LM DSLR macro lenses-40mm	Compatibility LM DSLR macro lenses-80mm	Image
Canon	EF 100mm F2,8 Macro	58 mm
Canon	EF-S 18-55mm Image Stabilizer 1:3-5,6	58 mm			View Image
Canon	EFS 17-85mm Macro 0.35m / 1.2ft	67 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area
Canon	Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3,5 -5.6 I	58 mm			View Image
Leitz	Macro-Elmarit-R 1:2.8 / 60	60 mm			View Image
Leitz	Macro-Elmarit-R1:2.8 / 60 + Extender-R 2x				View Image
Nikon	AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm 1:3,5 - 5,6 ED VR	67 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area
Nikon	AF-S Nikkor 18-70 mm, f3,5-4,5 GED
Nikon	DX AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3,5 - 5,6 ED	67 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area
Nikon	DX AF-S NIkkor 18-135mm 1:3,5- 5,6 G ED	67 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	View Image
Nikon	DX AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3,5- 4 G ED	67 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	View Image
Nikon	Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 D	52 mm
Nikon	Nikkor AF-S 50mm 1:1.4G	58 mm
Nikon	Nikkor AF-S 35mm 1:1.8G	52 mm
Nikon	Nikkor AF 1,8/ 50mm	52 mm
Nikon	Nikkor AF-S DX ED 18-55mm	55 mm			View Image
Nikon	Nikkor DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5--5.6G	52 mm
Nikon	Micro-Nikkor AF 60mm f/2.8 D	62 mm
Nikon	Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 D	52 mm
Nikon	Micro-Nikkor AF-S 60mm 1:2.8G ED	62 mm
Nikon	Micro-Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR	62 mm
Olympus	Zuiko Digital 12-60mm / 1: 2,8 - 4 ED Lens / SWD / SUPER SONIC WAVE DRIVE	72 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area
Olympus	Zuiko Digital 14 - 54 mm 1:2,8 - 3,5	58 mm	Vignetting at the maximum focal length	Vignetting at the maximum focal length
Olympus	Zuiko Digital 14-42 mm 1:3,5-5,6		Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	View Image
Olympus	Zuiko Digital 14-45mm 1:3,5 -5,6	58 mm			View Image
Olympus	Zuiko Digital 14-54mm II 1:2,8-3,5	67 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area
Olympus	Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm 1:4-5,6
Olympus	Zuiko Digital ED 12-60 mm f2.8-4.0 SWD	72 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	View Image
Olympus	Zuiko Digital 17.5-45mm 1:3,5 -5,6	52 mm			View Image
Pentax	18-55mm SMC DA	52 mm
Sigma	50mm 1:2,8 DG Macro	58 mm	Focussing not possible at a setting of 1:1, operating distance too small		View Image
Sigma	Sigma 90 mm Makro	52 mm
Sigma	Zoom 55-200mm 1:4 - 5,6 DC	55 mm	No vignetting overer 110mm / Frosted glass effect	No vignetting overer 150mm / Frosted glass effect	View Image
Sony	3.5-5.6 / 18-70mm / 0.35m 1.3 ft Macro	55 mm
Sony	DT 3.5-5.6 /16-105mm	62 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area
Sony	SAL-1870 DT 18-70 mm F3.5-5,6	55 mm
Tamron	AF 55-200mm 1:4-5,6 Macro	52 mm	No vignetting over the entire zoom area	No vignetting over the entire zoom area	View Image
Tamron	AF 90mm 1:2,8 Macro 1:1	55 mm			View Image
Tamron	AF Aspherical XR DI(IF) 28-200mm 1:3,8 - 5,6 Makro	62 mm	Distortions at the edges No vignetting over 100 mm	No vignetting over 100mm	View Image
Tamron	Asherical LD XR -DI 2 AF 18-200mm / 1:3,5 -6,3	62 mm	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	Vignetting over the entire zoom area	View Image
Tamron	SP AF Aspherical XR DI LD 28-75mm 1:2,8 Macro	67 mm	No vignetting over 65mm	No vignetting over 65mm	View Image
Tamron	SP Di AF 90mm 1:2,8 Macro	55 mm
Zeiss	Planar 1,4 / 50mm	58 mm

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