Camera Lenses & Adapters
A camera lens is often the best first imaging optic. A good 135 mm or 200 mm lens frames the largest nebulae and Milky Way fields, needs very light tracking and teaches all the basics of astrophotography. With the right adapter, you can put Canon EF or Nikon F lenses on a dedicated astronomy camera or filter wheel and keep using them for years.
This collection includes all-sky fisheye lenses for meteor and aurora cameras, CS-mount lenses, astro lenses such as the Askar FMA135 and SVBONY SV535, and adapters from ZWO, QHYCCD, Player One, SBIG, SVBONY and Baader.
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Askar FMA135 135mm f/4.5 APO Lens
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135mm Focal Length f/4.5 Focal Ratio 30mm Aperture Sextuplet APO Optical Design 280g Total Weight Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Dow...
View full detailsAskar FMA180 Pro 180mm f/4.5 APO Full Frame Lens
40mm Aperture Sextuplet APO Lens 180mm Focal Length at a Fast f/4.5 44mm Image Circle for Full-Frame Sensors Standard 55mm Back Focus with M48x0.7...
View full detailsBaader C-Mount Canon EOS
Adapts Canon EOS (EF/EF-S) mount lenses to C-mount camera bodies Enables wide-field imaging with photographic lenses All-metal construction for se...
View full detailsBaader C-Mount Nikon
Connects Nikon F-mount lenses to C-mount cameras Enables use of high-quality photographic lenses for astronomy Ideal for all-sky, meteor, and vide...
View full detailsKowa TSN-AR42GT T2 Adapter Ring for TSN-DA10 and TSN-DA20
Connects TSN-DA10 and TSN-DA20 Adapters to T2 Rings Provides a Standard T2-Mount Interface for Cameras Integrated Protective Glass Prevents the Ca...
View full detailsKowa TSN-CM2-CE T2 Ring for Canon EF
T2 Adaptor for the Canon EF Mount For Kowa Digiscoping Adapters With a T2 Connection For Digiscoping Through a Kowa Spotting Scope Description ...
View full detailsKowa TSN-CM2-K T2 Ring for Pentax K
T2 Adaptor for the Pentax K Mount For Kowa digiscoping adapters with a T2 connection For digiscoping through a Kowa spotting scope Description ...
View full detailsKowa TSN-CM2-M4/3 T2 Ring for Micro Four Thirds
T2 Adaptor for the Micro Four Thirds Mount For Kowa Digiscoping Adapters With a T2 Connection For Digiscoping Through a Kowa Spotting Scope Des...
View full detailsKowa TSN-CM2-N T2 Ring for Nikon F
T2 Adaptor for the Nikon F Mount For Kowa digiscoping adapters with a T2 connection For digiscoping through a Kowa spotting scope Description F...
View full detailsKowa TSN-CM2-SE T2 Ring for Sony E
T2 Adaptor for the Sony E Mount For Kowa Digiscoping Adapters With a T2 Connection Description FAQ Specifications Warranty Kowa TSN-CM2-...
View full detailsKowa TSN-DA10 Digiscoping Adapter for PROMINAR TSN-99/88/77/66
Connects mirrorless or MFT cameras to a spotting scope Compatible with Kowa TSN-99, TSN-88, TSN-77, and TSN-66 scopes Used with the Kowa TE-11WZ I...
View full detailsKowa TSN-DA20 Digiscoping Adapter for TSN-660/600/550 and TSN-82SV
Connects system cameras to Kowa spotting scopes Compatible with TSN-660, TSN-600, TSN-550, and TSN-82SV models Optimal for lightweight cameras wit...
View full detailsKowa TSN-PA7 Digiscoping Photo Adapter for PROMINAR TSN-99/88/77/66
Achieves up to 2,570mm equivalent focal length (35mm format) Compatible with most DSLR and mirrorless/MFT cameras For PROMINAR TSN-99, TSN-88, TSN...
View full detailsKowa TSN-PA8 Digiscoping Photo Adapter for TSN-660/600 and TSN-82SV
Compatible with Kowa TSN-660/600 & TSN-82SV Scopes Direct-Mount Connection for Maximum Stability Designed for SLR and Heavy System Cameras T2 ...
View full detailsPlayer One 2.1mm CS lens
2.1mm Focal Length CS-Mount Interface Designed for all-sky monitoring with planetary cameras 150° Field of View on 1/3" Sensors All-Sky and Wide-F...
View full detailsPlayer One 2.5mm CS lens
2.5mm Focal Length CS-Mount Standard Ultra-Wide Field of View Ideal for All-Sky Cameras Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Warranty ...
View full detailsPlayer One All-Sky Kit - 2.1mm
2.1mm Focal Length Lens 150° Field of View Optimized for 1/3" Format Sensors Ideal for All-Sky Monitoring Description FAQ Specifications In the...
View full detailsPlayer One All-Sky Kit 2.5mm
Designed for All-Sky Monitoring Extremely Wide, Fish-Eye Field of View Optimized for select Player One CMOS sensors Fits the camera's M42 thread w...
View full detailsPlayer One CS-1.25 Adapter
Connects CS-mount lenses to 1.25" cameras Female Thread: CS-Mount Male Thread: M28.5x0.6mm (Standard 1.25" Filter Thread) Ideal for creating compa...
View full detailsQHYCCD Adapter Kit - Combo A3
Connects QHYCCD cameras to Nikon F-mount lenses Enables wide-field astrophotography with camera lenses Camera-side thread: M54 Lens-side mount: Ni...
View full detailsQHYCCD Adapter Kit - Combo B2
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Connects M54 Threaded Cameras to Canon EF Lenses Provides a Precise 10mm Optical Path Length M54x0.75 Threads Secure Bayonet-Style Canon EF Mount ...
View full detailsQHYCCD Adapter Kit - Combo B3
Connects Nikon F-mount lenses to M54 threaded accessories Provides a precise 12.5mm of optical path length Enables wide-field astrophotography wit...
View full detailsQHYCCD Expansion Kit for QHY5III462C
This kit contains a methane filter, an AllSky lens and a lens adapter. It's made for the QHY5III462C camera only.
QHYCCD M42(M) Canon 10mm Adapter
Connects Canon EF Lenses to QHY Cooled CMOS Cameras Provides a Fixed 10mm Optical Path Length M42x0.75 Camera-Side Interface Enables Wide-Field Im...
View full detailsCommon Uses
- Wide-field deep-sky: Canon or Nikon lenses on a cooled camera via an adapter with the correct back-focus.
- All-sky cameras: A short focal length CS lens on a small camera to watch the whole sky for meteors, aurora and clouds.
- Guiding: A small lens can work as a light guide scope.
- Filters with lenses: Some adapters include a filter drawer so you can use 2-inch or 1.25-inch filters behind the lens.
Getting Sharp Stars from a Lens
Stop down a fast photo lens by one or two stops for rounder stars at the edges. Use manual focus with a Bahtinov mask and lock the focus ring with tape so it cannot move as the night cools.
Camera Lenses and Adapters: Frequently Asked Questions
Which adapter do I need for my lens?
It depends on the lens mount and the camera or filter wheel's thread and back-focus. Send us both and we will confirm.
Can I use autofocus lenses?
Yes, in manual focus mode. Canon EF lenses need power to change aperture, so set it on a camera body first or use an adapter that controls it.
Putting a lens on your astro camera?
Send us your lens and camera models. We will name the adapter and the spacing.