How to Mount Vintage M39 Lenses to Mirrorless Cameras
Are you confused about the M39 lens mount and which adapter you need to buy for your mirrorless camera? You’re not alone! In this video, I break down one of the most misunderstood topics in vintage lens photography, the difference between M39 rangefinder lenses and M39 SLR lenses.
If you’re just getting into adapting vintage lenses to modern digital cameras like Canon EOS R, Sony E-mount, Nikon Z, or Fuji X, it’s important to know that there are actually two types of M39 lenses. One was designed for Leica rangefinders (short flange distance), and the other for Zenit and other early SLRs (long flange distance). The wrong adapter means your lens will never focus properly. In this tutorial video i'll teach you everything you need to know about both types of lenses so that you know exactly which M39 lens adapter you need to buy for your lens.
🎯 Pro Tip: If you’re buying an M39 mount vintage lens ask the seller if the lens was made for an SLR or rangefinder camera so you can buy the right adapter. Another option would be to google the lens specs and see what you can find online.
What you need
📌For rangefinder M39 mount lense you want an M39 to (your camera mount) adapter.
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📌For SLR M39 mount lenses you want an M39 to M42 adapter ring + an M42 to (your camera mount) adapter.
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- K&F Concept M42 to RF Adapter https://amzn.to/42XfoBl
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