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Black brass and anodised aluminium M42 screw lens adapter for Sony E-mount cameras

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Ruth's sister M42 Screw Lens Adapter E-Mount Brass Aluminium

SKU CH-E32B-QRVSF

Allows M42 screw-mount lenses to fit Sony E-mount bodies with brass and anodised aluminium construction

  • M42 lenses fit Sony E-mount cameras
  • Brass and anodised aluminium construction ensures durability
  • Manual focus with infinity focus capability
  • Requires camera 'shoot without lens' setting
  • Compatible with Zeiss, Pentax, Praktica, Mamiya, Zenit lenses

M42 Screw Lens Adapter for E-Mount

This brass and anodised aluminium adapter lets photographers attach M42 screw-mount lenses to Sony E-mount camera bodies such as the NEX-5, NEX-3 and NEX-VG10. It provides a precise, solid connection for legacy glass on modern mirrorless systems. The camera must be set to shoot without lens for the adapter to function correctly.

Manual Focus and Aperture Constraints

Because the adapter has no electronic contacts, autofocus and automatic aperture control are not available; focus mode is strictly manual and aperture must be set on the lens itself. Infinity focus is supported, but there is no aperture pin or stop flange, so exposure metering relies on the camera's stop-down or manual modes. Users who require electronic communication between lens and body cannot use this adapter.

50 mm Caliber Brass Construction

The adapter features a 50 mm caliber machined from brass with an anodised aluminium finish, ensuring a tight, light-tight fit for M42 threads. This specific dimension determines whether a given M42 lens will mount securely without vignetting or play. Buyers needing a different thread size or electronic coupling should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • M42 lenses fit Sony E-mount cameras
  • Brass and anodised aluminium construction ensures durability
  • Manual focus with infinity focus capability
  • Requires camera 'shoot without lens' setting
  • Compatible with Zeiss, Pentax, Praktica, Mamiya, Zenit lenses

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does this adapter come in different thread sizes or only the M42 version?

The adapter uses a single M42 screw thread to connect manual lenses to Sony E-mount bodies.

What does the 1.400× macro magnification mean when I attach an M42 lens?

It indicates the lens itself can reach 1.4× magnification; the adapter simply passes that capability to the E-mount camera.

Will the brass-and-aluminium mount limit aperture control or electronic functions?

The adapter has no electronic contacts, so aperture stays manual and the camera must be set to shoot without lens.

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