Make the most of your existing Leica M lenses with this Vello Lens Adapter with Macro that not only allows you to use the lenses on a Sony E-mount camera, but also provides additional close-up focusing capabilities. This feature is provided through the use of an integrated macro focusing helicoid that increases the lens-to-sensor distance and effectively reduces your minimum focusing distance. You can also retract the helicoid to obtain infinity focus capabilities. Additionally, the adapter is made from a durable zinc alloy and features a matte black finish on the inside to reduce the potential for glare and reflections that can negatively impact image quality.

Although the lens will fit physically, autofocus, automatic diaphragm (AE metering), and other functions dependent on communication between camera body and lens will be disrupted by the lens adapter. You will need to focus manually, and to set exposures manually or meter in aperture priority (stop-down) mode. If the lens does not have a manual aperture collar, the aperture will be stopped down to its smallest f/stop. Focusing to infinity is retained.

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This adapter enables the use of Leica M lenses on Sony E-mount cameras, meaning you can now use your existing stable of lenses on your current camera. It is also very secure, holding the lens in place without any wobble sometimes associated with the adapting process.

The macro function of this adapter provides a focusing helicoid that will increase the lens-to-sensor distance, allowing for closer focusing than normally allowed by the lens itself. This means you can now get macro performance without needing to switch to a specialized lens and you will retain all the normal benefits of your optic when the macro function is not in use.

Thanks to precise manufacturing, this adapter is guaranteed to provide infinity focus by placing the lens at the correct distance from the sensor. This allows you to make the most of your lenses and doesn't limit you from shooting distant subjects.

Made from a durable zinc alloy, this adapter will withstand many uses and won't wear or break in the way soft brass or cheap plastic would. Also, an internal matte black finish reduces reflections and glare, ensuring your images look sharp and contrasty.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This adapter can use Sony a7 ii body?

A: I use this adapter on a bellows for macro work. Other than needing to realigning it to level the E Mount end of the adapter it has been flawless.

Q: 2. Will this work with full frame E- mount?

A: Yes, it will work for full frame.

Q: 3. Is there a mechanism to lock the helicod in place when not extended? Thanks.

A: We are unaware of any a mechanism to lock the helicod in place when not extended.

Q: 4. Can this be used in conjunction with a set of ext tubes to increase the amount of magnification when shooting macro?

A: Yes, its certainly possible to combine tubes with the lens adapter.

Q: 5. How does the "macro" function work? Does the adapter change in thickness by rotating?

A: You are correct. Rotate it and a helical gearing extends the lens so that it can focus closer.

Q: 6. Have 28mm & 40mm minolta Rokkor manual lenses I'd like to use but is there a 'crop' factor?

A: That will depend on the camera you are using it. If it is a full frame camera there is no crop factor.

Q: 7. I am confused. This is not a T-adapter but a T-ring to Sony E mount, right ? So I need to buy another T-adapter to attach my Sony A7 camera to the 1.25 focuser of the telescope ?? If this is a T-ring, why is it that long ? The ones for Canon and Nikon are indeed like a ring.

A: You don't need anything else to adapt this to your telescope - the reason why the E-mount version is longer while the Nikon/Canon versions are shorter is because the flange distance between the (Nikon/Canon) mount and sensor are greater due to the mirror.

Q: 8. And would it work on the new A7R camera, or is it dedicated for APSC sensors of the NEX series? If not, is there an M to E mount adapter you can recommend for full frame E-mount cams?

A: The Vello Leica M Mount Lens to Sony NEX Camera Adapter is compatible with the full frame E mount cameras such as the a7 and a7R as well as the APS-C size sensor NEX cameras.

Q: 9. Can you give me (LxWxH) for this adapter ? Because box dimensions doesn't help and are totally useless. Thanks.

A: According to Vello, the dimensions they were able to provide are 2 1/4 in diameter and 9/16 thick.

Q: 10. Is the flange on the lens end slightly raised above the surface surrounding it, or can it be adjusted to bring it out a bit? My Helios 44-3 has a known issue with the focus ring locking when attached to some adapters.

A: Vello M42 Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Lens Adapter with Macro This adapter enables the use of M42 lenses on Sony E-mount cameras. The lens should be fully thread in to the adapter in order to achive focus.