Make use of select M42-mount lenses on your Sony Alpha A-mount or Minolta AF-mount camera with this Pro Lens Mount Adapter from FotodioX. Precision-crafted out of hardened anodized aluminum, the adapter provides a secure and solid camera-to-lens connection. Additionally, it supports focusing to infinity.

M42-Mount Lens to Sony A Camera    Supports Infinity Focus    Anodized-Aluminum Construction

If your M42-mount lens has no aperture pin, tabs, or levers; or if it has an aperture pin that does not fully depress (small tabs stick out), it is considered a type-1 lens and this V1 lens mount adapter is compatible with it.

However, if the aperture pin of your M42-mount lens depresses all the way down, your lens is considered type 2 and is compatible with V2 adapters (available separately).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The images posted clearly show the adaptor in use with a SMC 50mm Takumar lens BUT there is a review of this adapter that says it will not work with SMC takumar lenses. The reviewer notes a problem with the design that does not allow the aperture ring to be adjusted when the lens is mounted on the adaptor. Can anyone confirm if this is true? I have a lovely set of SMC takumar lenses that I would love to use on my Sony A7Sii but I can't find many options for lens adaptors.

A: My SMC takumar lenses work, with the adapter, on my Sony A7Rii

Q: 2. Helios 44-2 58 mm f/2 M42 lens - is it Type 1 or Type 2 so I can get the right adapter?

A: As per the manufacturer, this is a Type 1 M42 adapter.

Q: 3. Will this adapter work on my A7Sll?

A: Don't buy it...It will work but some lenses Won't line up correctly

Q: 4. is this adapter will work on a revuenon 55mm

A: As long as the version of the Revuenon lens has the M42 mount and you want to attach it to an E mount camera that lens should work with that adapter. Note lens as well as the adapter too is all manual. So no autofocus, f/stops are controlled from the lens not the camera. And you need to use the camera in manual.

Q: 5. Hi! Will it work for Sony A7III and soviet helios lenses like 44-2 with m42 mount? I just doubt if it is for sony a7iii version

A: Yep!! Works fine!! You can zoom in on MF and use focus peaking!! Great lens!! Great cmera! Great combo!!

Q: 6. compatible w meteor 17-69 1.9 ???

A: Yes, this adapter is compatible with the Meteor 17-69mm lens.

Q: 7. Does anyone know how to remove this adapter from a Zenit Helios 44m-4? My lens is locked on and will not unscrew.

A: The adapter for the M42 side does not lock. So your best option is if it is frozen on the lens to send it to a repair shop to see if they can get it off. It could be that when you threaded that lens it skewed a little.

Q: 8. Will this adapter work on a full frame Sony Camera ?

A: This adapter will work from M42 mount to Sony E mount camera bodies yes.

Q: 9. Will this adapter allows the Helios 44M 58mm f/2 focus at the infinity?

A: Yes, this adapter supports infinity focus.

Q: 10. Does this adapter have an internal flange at the end of the threading? I have a Tomioka 55mm 1.2 lens where the rear element extends inwards past the threading at 2.5 meters and I need an adapter that will allow the rear element to extend inwards beyond the M42 threading in the adapter.

A: This adapter has standard M42 threading, without a flange.