Field Flatteners & Reducers
Most refractors and Schmidt-Cassegrains focus light onto a slightly curved surface, while camera sensors are flat. The centre stays sharp, but toward the corners stars stretch into lines. A field flattener corrects the curvature so stars stay round across the sensor. A reducer-flattener does the same and also shortens the focal length, for a wider field and faster exposures.
Each corrector is designed for specific telescopes and a specific back-focus. We carry flatteners and reducers from Askar, William Optics, Sky-Watcher, Celestron, SharpStar, Baader, ZWO, Starizona, Tele Vue, SVBONY and Explore Scientific, and we will tell you which one belongs on your tube.
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Celestron Reducer Lens .7x - EdgeHD 1400
Reduces EdgeHD 1400 focal ratio by a factor of 0.7x Custom 5-element optical design preserves flat-field imaging Provides a generous 146mm of back...
View full detailsCelestron Reducer Lens .7x - EdgeHD 800
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Reduces focal length by a factor of 0.7x, changing the EdgeHD 800 from f/10 to f/7 4-element optical design maintains the native flat-field perfor...
View full detailsCelestron Reducer Lens .7x - EdgeHD 925
Reduces focal ratio by a factor of 0.7x for faster imaging 4-element design maintains the native flat-field performance of the EdgeHD 9.25" Provid...
View full detailsDavid Astro 0.6x Universal Reducer - 2"
55mm back focus Works with f/5 to f/7 refractors Compatible with APS-C size cameras or smaller. Accepts 2" filters Optimized for refractors with...
View full detailsDavid Astro 0.8x Universal Reducer - 2"
55mm back focus Works with f/5 to f/7 refractors Compatible with APS-C size cameras or smaller. Accepts 2" filters Optimized for refractors with...
View full detailsDavid Astro Universal Field Flattener - 2"
4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
55mm back focus Works with f/5 to f/7 refractors Compatible with APS-C size cameras or smaller. Accepts 2" filters Optimized for refractors with...
View full detailsExplore Scientific 0.8x Focal Reducer
Reduces focal length by a factor of 0.8x for wider fields of view Designed for Explore Scientific 80mm f/6 and 102mm f/7 refractors Provides 55mm ...
View full detailsExplore Scientific 3" Field Flattener .7x Focal Reducer
Reduces focal ratio by a factor of 0.7x for wider fields and shorter exposures Functions as a field flattener to correct edge-of-field aberrations...
View full detailsExplore Scientific Field Flattener for f/5 to f/7 Refractors
Corrects field curvature for pinpoint stars edge-to-edge Optimized for refractor telescopes with f/5 to f/7 focal ratios Requires a precise 55mm (...
View full detailsLunt .8X Reducer/Field Flattener
Reduces focal length by a factor of 0.8x Widens the photographic field of view Flattens the image field for sharp, edge-to-edge stars Designed for...
View full detailsSharpStar 140PH 0.74x Focal Reducer
Reduces focal ratio to f/4.8 0.74x reduction factor 3-element optical design 44mm corrected image circle Standard 55mm back focus Description F...
View full detailsSharpStar 50EDPH 0.84x Focal Reducer
Reduces telescope focal ratio to f/4.6 Converts focal length to 230mm Quadruplet optical design with field flattening Standard 55mm back focus req...
View full detailsSharpStar 61EDPH 0.8x Focal Reducer
Converts the SharpStar 61EDPH to a fast f/4.5 astrograph Provides a 44mm image circle for full-frame sensor coverage Three-element air-spaced opti...
View full detailsSharpStar 76EDPH 0.8x Focal Reducer
Converts 76EDPH to a fast f/4.5 focal ratio Produces a 44mm image circle for full-frame sensors Standard 55mm back focus for easy camera integrati...
View full detailsSharpStar 94EDPH 0.8x Focal Reducer
0.8x Focal Reduction for SharpStar 94EDPH Creates a Fast f/4.4 Optical System 4-Element Optical Design 50mm Corrected Image Circle Standard 55mm B...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Esprit 100EDX Flattener
Field Flattener Matched to the Esprit 100EDX 44mm Corrected Image Circle Point-Like Stars Across Full-Frame Sensors Designed for the Esprit 100EDX...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Esprit 120 0.77x Reducer/Flattener
Converts Esprit 120 to 647 mm f/5.4 Provides a 0.77x focal reduction factor Delivers a 34 mm fully illuminated and flattened image circle Offers d...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX Flattener
Dedicated Field Flattener for the Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX Flat Field Across a 44mm Image Circle Covers Full-Frame (36 x 24mm) Camera Sensors Mat...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Esprit 150 0.77x Reducer/Flattener
Reduces focal ratio to f/5.4 Provides a 36mm fully illuminated field 0.77x reduction factor changes focal length to 810mm Cuts exposure times by 6...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX Flattener
Dedicated Field Flattener for the Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX Flat Field Across a 44mm Image Circle Covers Full-Frame (36 x 24mm) Camera Sensors Mat...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX / Evostar 100EDX Flattener
0.92x Reducer/Flattener Compatible with the Esprit 70EDX and Evostar 100EDX 44mm Image Circle for Full-Frame Sensors Esprit 70EDX: 490mm f/7 to 45...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED Flattener
Transforms the Evoguide 50ED/DX into a wide-field astrograph Produces a 28mm corrected imaging circle for flat, sharp stars Standard 17.5mm ...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Skymax 200DX 0.7x Reducer
0.7x Reducer Matched to the Skymax 200DX Converts 2000mm f/10 to 1400mm f/7 43mm Image Circle for APS-C and Full-Frame Sensors 55mm Back Focus M48...
View full detailsStarizona EvoFF - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED
Flattens Field for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED Compatible with Askar 52mm Super ED Guidescope Standard 55mm Backfocus Supports APS (28mm) and Smaller...
View full detailsFlattener or Reducer?
- 1.0x flattener: Keeps native focal length. Best for small targets and when your camera's pixel scale already suits the telescope.
- 0.7x to 0.85x reducer-flattener: Wider field and faster focal ratio. A 0.8x reducer cuts exposure time by about a third.
- SCT reducers: f/6.3 reducer-corrector for standard SCTs, 0.7x reducer for EdgeHD.
- Dedicated or universal: A corrector designed for your exact telescope almost always beats a universal one, especially with larger sensors.
Getting the Back-Focus Right
Each corrector has a required distance to the sensor, often 55 mm but not always. Too short or too long and corner stars stretch. Plan the imaging train before ordering.
What We Confirm
- Model match: We confirm which corrector the manufacturer designed for your telescope and its focuser thread.
- Image circle: We check that the corrected field covers your sensor.
- Spacing: We give you the full list of spacers to reach the exact distance.
Flatteners and Reducers: Frequently Asked Questions
Does my telescope need a flattener?
Doublets and triplets used with anything larger than a small sensor almost always do. Petzval and quintuplet designs have one built in.
Can I use a flattener for visual observing?
It works but adds glass and back-focus. Most observers remove it for visual use.
My corner stars are still elongated. What now?
Send us a raw image. Stars pointing toward the centre mean spacing is too short; pointing away means too long.
Which corrector fits your telescope?
Send us your telescope model and camera. We will name the corrector and the spacing.