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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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