Author Archives: Lensmate
Canon G1 X Filter Adapter Comparison
Why Delrin as the material for the G1 X filter adapter? The reason that we use Delrin for the Lensmate G1 X filter adapter is because of it’s excellent machining qualities, its inherently low coefficient of friction (commonly used as … Continue reading
Lensmate Canon G1 X Filter Adapter
We think anyone who uses filters with their G1X will like the speed and ease of attaching filters with the quick-change bayonet mount. You’ll find yourself using your filters more often when they go on this easily (just a 90º … Continue reading
Lensmate Fujifilm X100 Thumbrest+
Available now is the Lensmate Fujifilm X100 Thumbrest+. Engineered specifically for the Fujifilm X100, it provides an ergonomic thumbrest while protecting the freely turning EV dial from unwanted changes. The sculpted thumbrest allows you to relax the grip on the … Continue reading
Canon PowerShot S100 Lensmate Filter Adapter
We’ve just obtained our new Powershot S100 and can confirm that our existing 37mm Quick Change filter adapter works perfectly. Though the focal length has been extended to 24mm on the wide end (from 28mm on the S95), there is … Continue reading
Richard Franiec’s S100 Grip
One of the biggest improvements you can make to a tiny camera is a better way to hold it — and that’s what Richard has done for the S100. Click here for more information Click here to see all S100 … Continue reading
We can confirm that the bayonet mount of the SX40 HS has remain unchanged from the previous model, the SX30IS and all SX models preceding it. This means that the Lensmate 58mm filter adapter fits perfectly. Why use the larger … Continue reading
Lensmate Fujifilm X100 Menu Button Solution
We’ve gotten requests to address the issue of the Menu/OK button (center of the control dial) of the Fuji X100. It seems many users have difficulty pressing this button without also clicking the 4-way selector surrounding it. This usually results … Continue reading
Fujifilm FinePix X100 JJC Lens Hood & Thread Adapter
JJC Lens Hood and Thread Adapter (a clone of the Fujifilm LH-X100 Lens Hood and 49mm Thread Adapter for Finepix X100 & HS20). Well crafted copy of the Fujifilm 49mm thread adapter and hood. Lensmate includes 49mm center-pinch lens cap … Continue reading
Olympus XZ-1 Lensmate Adapter
We think the new Olympus XZ-1 is one of the most exciting enthusiast compact cameras to come along in some time. The fast f1.8-2.5 zoom lens, big front control dial, and snappy AF are some of our favorite features. Lensmate’s … Continue reading
Olympus XZ-1 Adapter, why Delrin?
We get asked a lot why Delrin® was the material of choice for the Olympus XZ-1 lens. One of the most compelling reasons is illustrated below. This Olympus XZ-1 was used to test an aluminum adapter prototype. After attaching and removing the … Continue reading
