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Black anodised aluminium ring with 52mm male thread and Sony E-mount bayonet

Fotodiox

Fotodiox 52mm Macro Reverse Mount Adapter Ring for Sony E-Mount

SKU CH-DCQ2-QCT1S

Enables extreme macro photography by mounting 52mm filter thread lenses in reverse on Sony E-mount cameras, crafted from anodised aluminium

  • Achieve extreme macro by mounting 52mm filter thread lenses in reverse on Sony E-mount
  • Robust anodised black aluminium construction provides a secure and stable lens connection
  • Designed specifically for Sony Alpha E-mount cameras ensuring a precise fit
  • Quick threading allows fast attach and detach for efficient workflow
  • Enables use of lenses with 62mm filter threads on Sony E-mount bodies

Extreme Macro with Reverse Mount

The Fotodiox 52mm Macro Reverse Mount Adapter Ring lets you attach a lens with a 52mm filter thread backwards onto a Sony E-mount camera body. This configuration achieves extreme close-up magnification for detailed macro photography. It is built from anodized black aluminum for a secure, durable connection. The adapter suits photographers who want high-magnification macro results without buying a dedicated macro lens.

Manual Control Required for Operation

The adapter has no electrical contacts, so aperture and focus cannot be controlled electronically. You must operate the camera in manual focus and manual exposure or aperture priority mode. Test shots are recommended to confirm proper exposure. This limitation applies to every lens mounted through the ring, including lenses with different thread sizes such as a 62mm example noted in the specifications.

Fixed 52mm Thread Limits Lens Choice

The ring accepts only lenses that have a 52mm front filter thread on the lens side. Lenses with other thread diameters cannot be mounted directly without a separate step-up or step-down ring, which is not included. The Sony E-mount bayonet on the camera side is fixed and cannot be changed. Autofocus, auto-exposure and EXIF data transmission are not supported by this mechanical adapter.

Highlights

  • Achieve extreme macro by mounting 52mm filter thread lenses in reverse on Sony E-mount
  • Robust anodised black aluminium construction provides a secure and stable lens connection
  • Designed specifically for Sony Alpha E-mount cameras ensuring a precise fit
  • Quick threading allows fast attach and detach for efficient workflow
  • Enables use of lenses with 62mm filter threads on Sony E-mount bodies

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 52 mm filter threads on the adapter need any special care to avoid cross-threading or corrosion over time?

The anodised aluminium threads are durable; keep them clean and dry, avoid forcing a lens on, and occasional light lubrication with a silicone cloth will prevent galling.

What stops me from using autofocus or auto-exposure when a lens is mounted in reverse on my Sony E-mount body?

The ring has no electrical contacts, so the camera cannot communicate with the lens; you must focus manually and use manual or aperture-priority exposure.

Does the aluminium body get hot or affect battery life during long macro sessions?

The adapter is passive metal with no electronics, so it generates no heat and draws no power from the camera.

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