Refractors

Achromatic and APO refractor telescopes

Apochromatic refractors for astrophotography and observation

APM Telescopes offers here apochromatic refractor telescopes with especially high contrast imaging. These apos convince by a special optical quality and a reasonable price.

You will find here, besides our own brand, all important manufacturers of APO telescopes, like TS-Optics, Altair, LZOS, Explore Scientific, Skywatcher and many more.

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Discover the universe in breathtaking clarity with the William Optics Fluorostar 120 Telescope!

Key data:
  • High quality 3 lens optics with FPL53 lenses
  • CNC tube
  • Massive 3.3" R&P focuser with 1:10 reduction ratio
  • Focal length 780mm
  • Aperture 120mm
  • Focal ratio f/6.5
  • APS-C and Fullframe Format

  
4790.00 € 4550.50 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 
The APO refractor Fluorostar has a three-lens air-gap objective using the ED special glass FPL-53 from Ohara, Japan, and glass made of lanthanum.

Characteristics:

  • 3 lens air spaced FPL-53 / lanthanum design
  • Aperture156mm, focal lenght 1217mm, f/7.8
  • Optimized OTA
  • Attachable WO flatteners / correctors
  • 3.7" R&P focuser
  • Field illumination even for full frame sensors
8449.00 € 8026.55 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 
This three-lens apochromat with FPL-53 element and STM coating delivers color-pure, crisp images! Stars are pin sharp points, bright objects like moon and planets show no color fringes, but a lot of details!

Characteristics:

  • 3 lens Apochromat with FPL-53 element
  • Aperture132mm, focal lenght 910mm, f/6.9
  • Optimized OTA
  • Attachable WO flatteners / correctors
  • 3.3" R&P focuser
  • Field illumination even for full frame sensors
5490.00 € 5215.50 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 

The Ultra-Cat 76 is a powerful apochromatic 76 mm refractor designed for astrophotographers who demand very high sharpness and color fidelity.

  • Aperture ratio 1:4.8
  • Petzval optical design with integrated corrector (five elements in total)
  • Temperature-stable lens cells
  • Color-pure and sharp imaging even when using a full-frame sensor
  • William Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD)
  • Rotator and tilt flange included
  • Patented multifunctional handle
  • Camera-side connection: M54, M48
2290.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 

The Ultra-Cat 56 is a high-performance 56 mm apochromatic refractor, designed for astrophotographers who demand exceptional clarity and true color accuracy.

  • Aperture 56 mm, focal length 269 mm
  • Focal ratio f/4.8
  • Optical design according to Petzval with integrated corrector (five elements in total)
  • No flattener necessary
  • Temperature-stable lens cells
  • Clear and sharp image even when using a full frame sensor
  • William Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD)
  • 30 mm focuser travel
  • Rotator and tilt flange included
  • Patented multifunctional handle
  • Connection on camera side: M54, M48
1398.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
William offers with the REDCAT61 Astrograph a very well corrected telescope for astrophotography up to full frame format.
  • Aperture 61 mm / Focal length 300 mm / Focal ratio f/4.9
  • Petzval design with chromatic aberration free FPL53 objective (4 elements in 3 groups)
  • Very well corrected and illuminated image field up to full frame format - the corrector is built in - no more adapter battle necessary
  • Camera connection via M48 male thread (suitable adapters are available) - working distance 55 mm
  • 360° rotation of the camera for the right display window
  • Focusing via internal focusing (William Internal Focus Design - WIFD) as with telephoto lenses
  • Tilting option for individual adjustment of the camera sensor to the telescope
  •  Flexible dovetail bar at the base (long version), suitable for Vixen style and Arca-Swiss saddle plates, in addition with 1/4" female photo tripod thread
  • Nylon carrying bag and Bahtinov mask for astrophotography are included in delivery
1899.00 € 1804.05 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 
From the beginning, the goal was to create the best possible design for an affordable, small, lightweight, and fast Apochromatic refactor for astrophotography.

Characteristics:

  • 4 lens Petzval optical design
  • Aperture 51mm, focal lenght 250mm, f/4.9
  • Massive OTA from Aluminum alloy
  • Compact and ultra portable
  • Field rotator
  • Helical focuser design
  • Tilting platform
  • Field illumination even for full frame sensors
999.00 € 949.05 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 

Fast 70mm high-performance astrograph F5.5 for demanding astrophotographers and observers with 5 lens elements in 5 groups

  • Very fast 70mm high-performance astrograph for demanding astrophotographers
  • Due to the large lenses there is almost no vignetting
  • Complex construction with 5 lens elements in 5 groups for absolute correction
  • Needle-thin stars up to the edge of the image field even with 44 x 33 mm camera format
  • Large, stable eyepiece extension, also suitable for heavy cameras
  • Extremely high sharpness, colour purity and contrast thanks to SD lenses
  • Very large field illumination up to 55mm
  • High Strehl intensity of 96.7% at visible wavelengths
  • Optional reducer available for even faster results
  • Optional motor focuser with two speeds can be retrofitted
4998.00 € 4498.20 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
New Vixen SD81SII high performance apochromatic refractor with FPL53 SD-glass for demanding observers and astrophotographers with improved optical properties
1349.00 € 1214.10 €
Estimated delivery time : 4-8 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 
The Vixen SD81S is a new high performance Super-ED Apocromat and inspires with its high sharpness, contrast and color purity.
1249.00 € 1124.10 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 

New Vixen SD115SII apochromatic high-performance refractor with FPL53 SD glass and improved optical properties for demanding observers and astrophotographers

  • Apochromatic high-performance refractor with FPL53 ED glass
  • Reduces chromatic aberration to an absolute minimum
  • Guarantees enormously high contrast and excellent sharpness
  • You get a very colour-pure, sharp and neutral image
  • Very light and transportable, ideally suited for mobile applications
  • Fully-coated 115 mm SD lenses without spacer plates
  • No more unwanted spikes visible on the stars
  • High quality standard "Made in Japan"
  • Dimensions: 125 x 920 mm
  • Weight: 6.3 kg with accessories
3099.00 € 2789.10 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
Der Vixen SD115S ist ein neuer Hochleistungs-Super-ED Apocromat und begeistert durch seine hohe Schärfe, Kontrast und farbreinheit
2999.00 € 2699.10 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 days (valid for new orders)