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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William offers with the RedCat 71 WIFD astrograph a very well corrected telescope for astrophotography up to full frame format.

  • Aperture 71 mm / Focal length 350 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
  • WIFD R&P focuser - copatible with EAF
1490.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
The Altair Flat-Field 130mm F5.0 ED Quad APO Astrograph sets a new standard in image quality and colour correction. A separate reducer or field flattener is not required.
4890.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 

The special feature of the 140mm SD APO:

  • Very high quality processed and of convincingly good optical quality
  • Colorless optics with FLP53 glass
  • Precise 2.5" focuser with 1:10 mirco reduction for heavy accessories
  • With f / 7 ideal for visual
  • With f/5,25 ideal for photographic purposes
  • &CNC tube rings
  • Carry handle
  • Very good value for money
3090.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 

Apochromatic refractor AP 130/780 LZOS 3.7-ZTA OTA 

  • Our LZOS Super ED 3-lens models come with a test report, meaning that each lens is individually measured using a Twymann interferometer and recorded with the serial number of the lens.
  • Maximum Strehl ratio (as with the Zeiss APQ) is guaranteed to be 95% or better.
  • Residual chromatic aberration optimized to a minimum.
  • Temperature-compensating mount.
7735.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 9-15 months (valid for new orders)
 
 

The Askar 160APO is an apo refractor with 160 mm aperture, 1120 mm focal length and a focal ratio of f/7 with many practical features.

  • Aperture 160 mm - focal length 1120 mm - focal ratio f/7
  • Air-spaced triplet objective with one ED element
  • Stable 3.5" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotator and 100 mm drawtube travel
  • Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories and for photography
  • CNC tube rings with dovetail bar (Losmandy) and carrying handle
  • Two finder shoes
4690.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 

An excellent beginner's refracting telescope, with equatorial mount and 90 mm aperture, will reveal fascinating views of our cosmos.

  • Easy-to-use telescope for beginners
  • Lens diameter: 90 mm / Focal length 900 mm
  • Possible magnification with included accessories: 45x - 675x (practical maximum 225x)
  • Dimensions: 1000 x 1000 x 1600 mm / Weight: 2200 g
  • Includes: Telescope, mount, tripod, accessories, battery
  • Mount: Equatorial with tripod
  • Excellent light-gathering power, long focal length
  • Simple tracking by hand
  • Smartphone-holder included
  • Red dot finder included
299.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
80mm (3.1”) f/600 ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Telescope
  • Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 600mm (f/7.5)
  • Dual-Speed 11:1 2” Crayford Focuser (Backlash-Free)
  • 2.8" Indexed Focuser Drawtube with 360º Rotatable Adaptor
  • Multi-Coated Objective Lens with MHTC coatings
  • Image Height 30mm (with optional reducer/flattener)
  • Retractable Dew Shield
  • Drawtube Adaptor to accept 2" Star Diagonal
  • Finderscope Mounting Shoe (compatible with ALL Sky-Watcher finderscopes)
  • Supplied with Tube Rings with Carrying handle
569.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
SVBONY SV550 122mm ED F/7 APO OTA, apochromatic with fine-focus Rap focuser for astrophotography & visual observation
  • The SV550 122mm uses an FPL-51 triplet apochromatic lens configuration with one piece of ED glass. The triplet lens offers better correction of aberrations, significantly reduces chromatic aberrations and improves clarity and sharpness.
  • The gear ratio of the dual-speed 2.5-inch rack-and-pinion focuser is 1:10, enabling precise focusing. The dual-speed focuser offers two focusing speeds via a set of coaxial knobs, for quick focusing and fine-tuning.
  • The SV550 refractor is made from aluminium alloy and CNC-machined, giving it high quality for harsh environments and a longer service life.
  • Compatible with 2-inch interface & M631 thread. The SV550 refractor is compatible with 2-inch and M631 accessories. At the front is a 2-inch adapter for connecting a camera or 2-inch accessories.
  • The tube rings have 26 screw holes and a mounting screw handle. Tube rings with this many screw holes can be compatible with a wide range of devices, such as a smart Wi-Fi device, a guide scope, an astronomical camera, etc., to meet various installation requirements.
1499.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-2 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 
Takahashi tube clamp for FS-60 for tube diameter 80 mm
166.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 4-8 weeks (valid for new orders)
 
 

New Vixen SD103SII 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 103 mm SD lenses without spacer plates
  • No more unwanted spikes visible on the stars
  • High-quality standard "Made in Japan"
  • Dimensions: 115 x 810 mm
  • Weight: 5.5 kg with accessories
2199.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 2-3 months (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)
 
 

The William Optics GT 71 Apo stands for optimal color correction and best possible contrast - a powerful travel telescope for observation and photography.

  • Aperture 71 mm
  • Focal length 420 mm
  • Focal ratio f/5.9
  • Multicoated air-spaced FPL53 triplet lens
  • 2.5" RAP focuser with M63x1 connection thread, as well as 2" and 1.25"
  • Multifunction handle with holder for guide scopes
  • Bahtinov mask integrated
  • Variable carrier bag
  • Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bar
  • Golden Edition
1190.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 weeks (valid for new orders)