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Black metal lens adapter cylinder with Leica M mount on one end and Hasselblad X mount on the other

NovoFlex

NovoFlex HAX/LEM Adapter Leica M to Hasselblad X1D Black

SKU CH-ETRQ-R65VY

Precision-machined adapter mounts Leica M lenses to Hasselblad X1D with manual focus to infinity and aperture-priority metering

  • TypeCamera Lens Adapters
  • Mount Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X1D
  • Precision machining ensures exact flange distance
  • Manual focus reaches infinity for landscape shots
  • Aperture-priority metering supported on camera body
  • Fully mechanical adapter with no electronic contacts

Leica M to Hasselblad X1D adapter

This precision-machined adapter mounts Leica M-mount lenses on a Hasselblad X1D camera body. It is built for photographers who want to use existing manual-focus glass on the medium-format system. No electronic communication passes between lens and camera, so all settings are adjusted by hand.

Manual focus and exposure operation

Connected lenses can be focused manually to infinity, making the combination suitable for landscape and night photography. Exposure metering works in the camera’s aperture-priority mode or in fully manual mode. The purely mechanical design adds no power draw, heat or noise to the shooting process.

Mechanical-only connection

Because no electronic data is transmitted, the camera records no lens metadata and autofocus is unavailable. Aperture control stays on the lens ring, and focus confirmation must be judged visually. The adapter itself supplies no firmware, software or additional accessories.

Highlights

  • Mount Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X1D
  • Precision machining ensures exact flange distance
  • Manual focus reaches infinity for landscape shots
  • Aperture-priority metering supported on camera body
  • Fully mechanical adapter with no electronic contacts

Specifications

TypeCamera Lens Adapters

Questions about this item

How do I attach a Leica M-lens to the Hasselblad X1D with this adapter, and what step do people often miss?

Mount the adapter to the camera's X-mount first, then secure the Leica M-lens onto the adapter; the step often missed is setting the lens aperture ring manually because no electronic data passes between lens and body.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need over time?

The precision-machined metal mount may eventually show wear on the bayonet surfaces; if lens play develops, the adapter itself would need replacement as there are no serviceable internal parts.

What limit appears first when using this adapter for long exposures or continuous shooting?

The hard limit is the lack of electronic communication — aperture priority metering works, but EXIF data, in-body stabilization and autofocus are unavailable, so every frame requires manual focus and aperture setting.

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