Panasonic lenses question

[Haegl]

Hi

Just signed up to the forum. Looking forwards to learning a lot!

I have a Panasonic DMC-FZ8 superzoom camera and I'm interested in trying out different lenses. I found this kit online http://www.digitaltoyshop.co.uk/prod..._Lumix_DMC-FZ8

My question is, can I use these lenses straight away with my camera or would I need an adapter of some sort to use them?

I suppose a good second question is, are these lenses likely to be any good? Has anybody bought from this place before?

Thanks in advance
Paul

[chris-p]

Hi Paul, welcome to the forums.

The FZ8 should have come with a screw in filter adaptor in the box - it was a standard item from Panasonic. The lenses would then screw onto that.

As for quality, they aren't going to be great but they will do what they say they should. I would say that they seem very expensive for what they are though! You can normally find these sorts of things for £10 or less on eBay.

As for the shop themselves, there isn't much information when you google them. I would suggest you have a hunt around on eBay and see if you can get these cheaper.

[Haegl]

Thanks for the advice Chris. I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to cameras, will any wide angle or telephoto lens fit my camera then or do I still need to look for ones compatible with my model?

cheers

[chris-p]

If you've got the adaptor that came with the camera you can screw on anything with a 52mm thread.

[Haegl]

yep I have found the adaptor. Cheers