Zoom lenses
Mar 27, 2022 22:51:05 #
J. Cricket
Loc: Ft Collins, Colorado
I've a Lumix fz200, which I generally like, except for the 'electric' zoom. Doesn't any one make manual zooms anymore? I feel like I have more control with manual systems.
Mar 27, 2022 22:55:14 #
If it's a bridge camera, I know of no manual zoom bridge cameras.
Possibly, but I'm not aware of any.
Possibly, but I'm not aware of any.
Mar 28, 2022 03:24:15 #
Longshadow wrote:
If it's a bridge camera, I know of no manual zoom bridge cameras.
Possibly, but I'm not aware of any.
Possibly, but I'm not aware of any.
Ditto here too. You may want to step up to a MILC with a nice zoom lens.
Mar 28, 2022 05:32:17 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
To get manual zoom, you may need to move up to a DSLR or mirrorless camera. I believe all the lenses are manual except for the new Sony G=PZ 16-35mm just announced.
Mar 28, 2022 08:34:31 #
Try to find a used Fujifilm X-S1. I bought one several years ago and it is an excellent camera With a 24-624mm manual zoom lens. This is the only manual zoom lens bridge camera I'm aware of. Extremely well built. It's listed on Amazon.
Mar 28, 2022 08:59:05 #
The Sony RX10 IV has a manual zooming option ......it is electronic controlled - but you still turn a lens ring
Mar 28, 2022 09:26:41 #
I don't know if I'd call it a bridge camera, but the Fujifilm X30 has a manual zoom (only). The X30 is an interesting blend of old school and new tech. Nifty piece.
Mar 28, 2022 10:36:43 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
Longshadow wrote:
If it's a bridge camera, I know of no manual zoom bridge cameras.
Possibly, but I'm not aware of any.
Possibly, but I'm not aware of any.
My 16 years old Panasonic bridge camera DMC FZ-50 has manual zoom only, it has zoom ring plus manual focus ring, and the lens won't extend when zooming. That's why I am still keeping it, its zoom range is only 35-420mm, it is not that super compares to the super zoom bridge cameras today. I like its short lens barrel that doesn't extend (because of its internal zooming feature)
Mar 28, 2022 12:22:57 #
imagemeister wrote:
The Sony RX10 IV has a manual zooming option ......it is electronic controlled - but you still turn a lens ring
And it’s worse than the electronic zoom. Not only does it take a big turn for each little bit of zoom but there’s a lag so it’s even more difficult for accuracy than using the zoom control switch.
Mar 28, 2022 13:24:17 #
stavros wrote:
Try to find a used Fujifilm X-S1. I bought one several years ago and it is an excellent camera With a 24-624mm manual zoom lens. This is the only manual zoom lens bridge camera I'm aware of. Extremely well built. It's listed on Amazon.
I also have one! It approaches the size of a regular DSLR and is built like a tank but has a smaller sensor. Strangely,
despite its age, it's listed as a part of their current "X" range of Fujifilm DX MILC. Not really related but called "XS-10!"
Be well! Ed
Mar 29, 2022 18:47:56 #
J. Cricket
Loc: Ft Collins, Colorado
Thanks for all the replies. I thought maybe I was the only one who favored manual zoom. Will check into the Fuji cameras
Apr 3, 2022 10:40:39 #
Hi J? Cricket,
If you have a Nikon Slr or Dslr you will find that there are 'dozens' and more, zooms & primes:- 'manual lenes' all over the internet & retail sales windows. My favorite from way back in the early 1970s - still plenty advertised on a regular basis - Nikkor 80-200 F4 and thanks to Nikon for their 'forward-thinking', these lenses still function on modern DSLR cameras as they did on the Nikons' 1960's cameras, with a minimal of adaptions for the earliest models - or not at all. They also have advertised a F2.8 version - more expensive & much heavier. Extensive range from wide to tele.......
If you get a well looked after one, you will find that more modern 'auto' lenses will be hard pushed to better this lens optically - assuming you avoid camera shake!
Hope this helps, Photographer Cricket.
rts2568
If you have a Nikon Slr or Dslr you will find that there are 'dozens' and more, zooms & primes:- 'manual lenes' all over the internet & retail sales windows. My favorite from way back in the early 1970s - still plenty advertised on a regular basis - Nikkor 80-200 F4 and thanks to Nikon for their 'forward-thinking', these lenses still function on modern DSLR cameras as they did on the Nikons' 1960's cameras, with a minimal of adaptions for the earliest models - or not at all. They also have advertised a F2.8 version - more expensive & much heavier. Extensive range from wide to tele.......
If you get a well looked after one, you will find that more modern 'auto' lenses will be hard pushed to better this lens optically - assuming you avoid camera shake!
Hope this helps, Photographer Cricket.
rts2568
Apr 3, 2022 11:09:46 #
rts2568 wrote:
Hi J? Cricket, br If you have a Nikon Slr or Dslr... (show quote)
He wasn’t asking about manual focus zoom lenses for DSLR’s. He was asking about fixed lens bridge cameras that zoom manually instead of electronically.
Apr 4, 2022 11:02:06 #
Apr 4, 2022 11:58:24 #
rts2568 wrote:
Then I've wasted everyone's time. Sorry all, for my ignorance.
RTS2568
RTS2568
Not a big deal. Things aren’t always clear on here.
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