You could also go with this
3/4 Female Hose Thread to 1/2 Male Pattern Threat aka Male Pipe Tread
and
Blu-Lock 1/2 MPT to 1/2 street
They have an angled version if the 1/2 fitting also.
However, if you are DYI without the kit you should use 3/4 or 1 inch fittings as pipe more flow is a good thing. The 1/2 is finicky but the larger sizes work like a charm.