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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The William Optics GT 81 apo stands for optimal chromatic correction and best possible contrast - a powerful travel telescope for observation and photography.

  • Aperture 81 mm
  • Focal length 480 mm
  • Focal ratio f/5.9
  • Multicoated FPL53 triplet lens with air gap
  • 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
1899.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 

Innovative and revolutionary William Optics design combines precise internal focusing with the highest quality optics available to create the ultimate apochromatic refractor for astrophotography

  • FPL53 Triplet Lens
  • Aperture 81 mm, focal length 480 mm
  • Internal focusing prevents image shift and vignetting
  • Saddle bar handle for mounting the guiding telescope
  • Incl. test report
  • Incl. carrying bag
1999.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1 week (valid for new orders)
 
 

William offers with the REDCAT71 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 precise helical focuser like 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
1425.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
Superior optics for stunning images

The Zenithstar 73 III APO is an apochromatic refractor telescope that impresses with excellent color correction and sharpness. Using high-quality optics, chromatic aberrations are effectively minimized, so you get clear, high-contrast, true-color images.

  • Dual element design with FPL53 glass
  • Massive 2.5" R&P focuser
  • CNC machined ALU tube
  • High quality tube clamps and mounting plate
  • Integrated handle
999.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1 week (valid for new orders)
 
 
The William Optics ZenithStar 81 mm aperture Doublet APO Refactor is an extremely versatile telescope ideal for both astrophotography and general photography. 

  • Two element APO design with FPL53 glass
  •  Massive 2.5" R&P extension with 1/10 gear reduction
  •  High quality CNC machined ALU tube
  •  With tube clamps, mounting handle and mounting plate
1490.00 €
Estimated delivery time : on request (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 € 2781.00 €
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.
6095.00 €
Estimated delivery time : (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 (as from Availability) (valid for new orders)
Availability acc. to manufacturer :
Dec 01 2025
The new FS-60CB has a tube that is 20 mm shorter than the classic version (FS-60C). The original configuration can be restored using a removable 20 mm screw adapter. This allows the light path to be easily adapted to different requirements, whether 1.25‘ equipment or 2’. Even with a 2‘ zenith mirror and a 2’ eyepiece, the focus position can be easily reached.
839.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 
Takahashi tube clamp for FS-60 for tube diameter 80 mm
166.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 3-4 days (valid for new orders)
 
 

TS Premium 80 mm f/7 ED apo refractor telescope with improved image quality due to ED objective and 2" rack & pinion focuser for astrophotography and observation

  • TSED80F7: Special offer for a limited time. The telescopes are new and have full warranty.
  • Premium 80 mm f/7.0 ED 2-element objective with improved chromatic correction and good light sensitivity - glas from Ohara (Japan)
  • Focal length 560 mm - focal ratio f/7
  • Outstanding mechanical construction with CNC tube, CNC tube rings and temperature compensated, adjustable lens mounting
  • 2" dual-speed rack & pinion focuser - one of the best focusers of the TS product range for high loads
  • 2" and 1.25" connection, and M54x0.75 inner thread are available for adaptations
  • Very good image field correctors and also reducers for astrophotography are optionally available
  • Dovetail GP/EQ5 style is included
  • Finder shoe for finder scopes and small guidescopes is included
498.00 €
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days (valid for new orders)