Player One M54M-M42M 2mm Adapter

Overview

The Player One M54M-M42M 2mm Adapter is a machined threaded coupler that joins an M54×0.75 male fitting to an M42×0.75 (T2) male fitting while adding 2 mm to the optical path. It is a purely mechanical part with no glass and no electronics, made from aluminum 6061-T6.

Who It's For

This is a good match if you are connecting an M54 component to an M42/T2 component — for example the Player One Filter Drawer MAX to an Ares or Uranus cooled camera or a planetary camera.

Key Features & Design

• M54 to M42 thread conversion: M54×0.75 male on one side, M42×0.75 (T2) male on the other.
• 2 mm optical length: adds a fixed 2 mm between the connected components.
• Aluminum 6061-T6 body: light, corrosion-resistant, and dimensionally stable.
• Fully mechanical: no optical elements and no electrical connection.

Recommended Uses

Player One lists it for connecting the Filter Drawer MAX to Ares and Uranus cooled cameras and to planetary camera models, and it works anywhere an M54-male to M42-male junction with 2 mm of added length is needed.

Compatibility & Accessory Notes

The adapter fits standard M54×0.75 and M42×0.75 (T2) threads. Because it is a fixed-length coupler, include its 2 mm in your total backfocus calculation. If you are not sure how it fits your imaging train, send us your camera, filter, and spacer setup and we will work out the numbers with you.

Good to Know Before You Order

• Mechanical adapter only: it carries no optical elements and passes no electronic signal.
• Male on both sides: both ends are male threads, so the mating components need matching female threads.
• Fixed 2 mm length: the spacing it adds is set and not adjustable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to set up?

No — it threads directly onto standard M54 and M42/T2 fittings by hand and needs no tools or adjustment.

What is it best used for?

Connecting an M54 component such as the Filter Drawer MAX to an M42/T2 camera, and adding a fixed 2 mm to the optical path.

Does it contain any optics?

No. It is a bare mechanical coupler with no lenses or coatings.

Will it change my backfocus?

Yes — it adds 2 mm, which you should include in your spacing total.

Bottom Line

In short: a compact aluminum M54-male to M42-male coupler that adds a fixed 2 mm to the optical path, listed by Player One for joining the Filter Drawer MAX to cooled and planetary cameras.