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Vello Lens Mount Adapter for M42-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Camera

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Vello Lens Mount Adapter for M42-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Camera
Key Features
  • M42 Lens to Z-Mount Body
  • Supports Focusing to Infinity
  • Zinc Alloy Construction
  • Aluminum Alloy Lens Mounting Ring
This Vello Lens Mount Adapter allows an M42-mount lens with a fully depressible aperture pin to be used on a Nikon Z-mount camera. It is designed to support focusing to infinity, is constructed from zinc alloy, and utilizes an aluminum alloy mounting ring to provide a durable, yet lightweight camera-to-lens connection.
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Vello LA-NZ-M42 Overview

This Vello Lens Mount Adapter allows an M42-mount lens with a fully depressible aperture pin to be used on a Nikon Z-mount camera. It is designed to support focusing to infinity, is constructed from zinc alloy, and utilizes an aluminum alloy mounting ring to provide a durable, yet lightweight camera-to-lens connection.

When an image is taken with this lens mount adapter, a matte black internal coating minimizes the potential for reflections within the adapter barrel, which could otherwise result in unwanted glare within the image.

  • Allows an M42-mount lens with a fully depressible aperture pin to be used on a Nikon Z-mount camera
  • Attached lens can focus to infinity
  • Zinc alloy construction with aluminum alloy lens mounting ring provides a lightweight and durable camera-to-lens connection
  • Internal coating minimizes reflections within the adapter barrel
UPC: 847628018570

Vello LA-NZ-M42 Specs

Item Type
1x Lens Mount Adapter
Camera Compatibility
Nikon Z Mount
Lens Compatibility
M42 Mount
Electronic Communication
No
Included Shims
Materials
Metal
Weight
3.9 oz / 110.56 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.235 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
2.85 x 2.85 x 1.7"

Vello LA-NZ-M42 Reviews

Great adapter, well-made, heavy-duty set screws, and works with TTArtisan 75mm f1.5 Swirly Bokeh lens

By Daniel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-21

This is a really solid adapter, and includes strong 1.5mm hex screws to adjust the centerline. It also works perfectly with the TTArtisan 75mm f1.5 Swirly Bokeh lens, because it permits the very wide rear element group of this lens to extend beyond the adapter's inner flange, into the body of the adapter, allowing the lens to focus to infinity.

solid

By Leland
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-13

I like the solid build quality, the threads feel smooth, It attached well to a Z5, and it worked with a 200mm f3.5 Takumar and an 85mm f1.8 Auto-Takumar.

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Will this work with a full-frame lens and sensor? ...

Will this work with a full-frame lens and sensor? (without having to use crop mode)
Asked by: Carlos Eduardo
Yes, the Vello Lens Mount Adapter for M42-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Camera is compatible with full frame lens and sensor. You won't have to use crop mode.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-08-07

Will this work with a Helios 44-2 lens?

Will this work with a Helios 44-2 lens?
Asked by: Rob
Yes, the Vello Lens Mount Adapter for M42-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Camera should work perfectly with your Helios 44-2. Most Helios lenses are M42 mount. Some of the extremely old (silver) Helios lenses were a M39 mount and require a M39 to M42 step up ring to work with adapter.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-09-01
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