Lens adapter walimex T2 to M42 for camera mount, model 1023367

walimex lens adapter T2 to M42 (model 1023367) converts lenses with a T2 thread so they can be mounted on cameras with an M42 screw mount. The adapter provides a purely mechanical connection without electronic contacts, preserving manual focus and aperture control of the attached lens. It is intended for photographers and videographers who want to fit legacy, specialty or third-party T2 optics to M42-mount camera bodies while maintaining secure and concentric mounting.

Advantages

The adapter offers a precise threaded interface that ensures stable attachment and repeatable alignment between lens and camera. Constructed for straightforward installation, it enables use of a broad range of manual T2 lenses on M42 cameras while retaining full mechanical control of focus and aperture. The simple, contact-free design minimizes compatibility issues and does not require tools or electronic configuration to operate.

Suitable for

• Attaching T2-threaded manual lenses to cameras with M42 screw mounts
• Using vintage or specialty optics on M42-mount stills and video cameras
• Macro photography with adapted T2 extension lenses or bellows
• Experimental optics and custom lens setups requiring a mechanical adapter

Key specifications

• Adapter type: mechanical T2 (lens) to M42 (camera) screw mount
• Contact type: no electronic contacts — manual control only
• Material: metal construction for stable mounting and durability
• Finish: precision-threaded surfaces for concentric alignment
• Compatibility: designed for standard T2 lens threads and standard M42 camera mounts

How to use

Mount the adapter by screwing the T2 side onto the lens’ T2 thread until it seats securely, then align and screw the M42 side into the camera’s M42 mount. Confirm that threads engage smoothly and that the lens sits flush against the camera mount to ensure proper flange distance and focus accuracy. Because the adapter is mechanical, adjust lens focus and aperture directly on the lens; no electronic connection or camera menu changes are required.

Usage recommendations

Inspect threads and keep mating surfaces clean to avoid cross-threading. Use the adapter with manual-focus lenses intended for photographic use; avoid forcing incompatible threads. For critical framing or exposure workflows, verify infinity focus and check light metering behavior on your camera body before important shoots.