Lens adapter compatibility

Samsung NX lenses on L-Mount cameras

Can you use Samsung NX lenses on L-Mount cameras? Yes, with a simple mechanical adapter (manual focus). The Samsung NX flange distance is 25.50 mm and L-Mount is 20.00 mm, a difference of +5.50 mm.

+5.50 mm

Space for the adapter

25.50 mm

Samsung NX flange

20.00 mm

L-Mount flange

Verdict: Yes — a simple 5.5 mm adapter keeps infinity focus.

What to expect#

Aperture control: lenses with a manual aperture ring work directly; electronically controlled lenses (no ring) need a smart adapter or one with a built-in aperture lever.

Focus: use focus peaking and magnification in the viewfinder. Exposure metering works normally because the camera meters through the lens at working aperture.

Image circle: Samsung NX lenses are designed for a smaller sensor (≈1.5× crop), so expect heavy vignetting on a full-frame L-Mount body unless you use its crop mode.

Samsung NX lenses you could adapt#

L-Mount cameras#

Other systems for Samsung NX lenses#

Sony E-mount Canon RF Nikon Z Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds Canon EF-M Hasselblad XCD Nikon 1 (CX)Pentax Q

Frequently asked questions#

Will Samsung NX lenses autofocus on L-Mount?

No — adapted lenses are manual focus on this combination.

Does a Samsung NX to L-Mount adapter affect image quality?

A glass-free adapter is just a precisely machined spacer, so image quality is unchanged when it is built to the right thickness. Cheap adapters can be slightly too thin or thick, which shifts the infinity mark.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources