Make the most of your existing collection of M42-mount lenses with this M42 Lens to Micro Four Thirds-Mount Camera Lens Adapter from Vello. This durable adapter will allow you these lenses to be mounted to a Micro Four Thirds-mount camera. Precise construction makes it easy to attach an adapted lens to a camera body and keep it secure during use. Infinity focus is guaranteed, ensuring proper functionality when shooting at long distances.

The adapter is made from a durable zinc alloy for long life. 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. Focus and exposure will need to be set manually, or metered in aperture priority (stop-down) mode.

M42 to Micro Four Thirds Body    Achieves Infinity Focus    Matte Black Interior    Zinc Alloy Construction

Enables the use of M42-mount lenses on Micro Four Thirds camera bodies, meaning an existing collection of lenses can be used on later generation DSLRs and mirroless cameras.

Precision machining securely holds the lens in place without any wobble.

Infinity focus is guaranteed by placing the lens at the correct distance from the sensor, doesn't prevent shooting distant subjects.

Made from a durable zinc alloy, this adapter will withstand many uses for long life.

The internal matte black finish reduces reflections and glare, ensuring images maintain sharpness and contrast.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the outer diameter at the t-mount end of this adapter?

A: Mine is 54.7mm, just shy of 55mm. I just measured it with calipers.

Q: 2. Will this adapter work with the Fuji X series camera?

A: I don't think so. Fuji Cameras such as the XT1 are APS-C sensors and are larger than Micro 4/3 format. The above adaptor should only work with Micro 4/3 formatted cameras, such as Panasonic, Olympus. Vello probably makes an adapter for the APS-C cameras, specifically the Fuji X series.

Q: 3. Where is this manufactured?

A: This adapter is manufactured in China.

Q: 4. Will this adapter fit to an old Spiratone T Mount 500 mm mirror lens?

A: The Vello T-Mount Lens to Micro Four Thirds Camera Lens Adapter will fit all T-mount lenses including the Spiratone T-Mount 500mm mirror lens.

Q: 5. Does this adapter rotate so that you can shift both in the vertical and horizontal axes?

A: Unfortunately, the KIPON Shift Lens Mount Adapter for M42-Mount Lens to Micro Four Thirds Camera cannot rotate so that one could shift both on the vertical and horizontal axis.

Q: 6. will this work with Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 Lens (Single Coated) on a Sony A7

A: The Vello Leica M Lens to Micro 4/3 Camera adapter would not be compatible with the Sony a7. The Sony a7 has the Sony E mount, which is different than the micro 4/3 mount. To use the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 on the a7, you could any of the adapters on the following link. http://bhpho.to/1gaBPW9

Q: 7. Will this adapter allow for autofocus and other features with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 MarkIII?

A: Yes, this Vello Auto Lens Adapter - Four Thirds Lens to Micro Four Thirds Camera is going to allow for autofocus and other features like aperture control to work on the OM-D E-M1 Mark III.

Q: 8. Has anyone used the adapter with a 2x teleconverter ?

A: Using a lens adapter with a teleconverter is a recipe for trouble. You will most likely not achieve autofocus and if you did, it would be very slow and glitchy. You can certainly try it but I think the negatives would out way the positives.

Q: 9. What is the thread pitch?

A: The Fotodiox M42 to MFT adapter uses the M42 thread mount, which has a 42mm throat diameter with a 1mm thread pitch.

Q: 10. Does this adapter have any glass optics?

A: No.