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ZWO Sony E Adapter for ASI Cameras

ZWO Sony E Adapter for ASI Cameras

by ZWO
SKU ZWO-Sony-NEX
$35.00 - $35.00
$35.00
$35.00 - $35.00
$35.00
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  • Connects Sony NEX (E-mount) lenses to ZWO ASI cameras
  • Standard M42x0.75 female thread for direct camera attachment
  • Enables wide-field astrophotography with camera lenses
  • Compatible with popular small-sensor cameras like the ASI1600 and ASI294
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  • ZWO Sony E-mount Adapter for ASI Cameras

    The ZWO Sony E-mount Adapter connects your high-quality Sony NEX lenses directly to ZWO's most sensitive astronomy cameras, including the ASI1600, ASI294, and ASI183 models. This adapter attaches securely to the camera's M42x0.75 female thread, creating a rigid, lightweight imaging train for capturing vast nebulae and dense star fields. With a 2-year warranty, it's the definitive link between your existing photographic lenses and the night sky.

    M42x0.75 Thread for a Secure Connection

    This adapter isn't a generic converter; it's a purpose-built link between two specific systems. The male Sony E-mount (NEX) bayonet provides a positive lock to your lens, while the female M42x0.75 T-thread screws directly onto the housing of compatible ZWO cameras. This direct-thread connection eliminates the flexure and tilt that can plague more complex adapter chains, ensuring your sensor remains perfectly parallel to the focal plane of your lens.

    Unlock Wide-Field Imaging with Your Camera Lenses

    While telescopes excel at high magnification, many of the sky's largest and most impressive targets, like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex, are too large to fit in their field of view. By pairing your ZWO camera with a wide-angle or telephoto Sony lens, you can create a fast, portable instrument perfectly suited for these expansive celestial landscapes. This adapter makes that combination possible, turning your existing camera gear into a dedicated astrophotography system.

    • Fast Optics: Use fast f/1.8 or f/2.8 lenses to capture significant signal in a fraction of the time required by a typical f/7 refractor.
    • Portability: An ASI camera and a 135mm lens weigh significantly less than a telescope, making this an ideal setup for travel or grab-and-go imaging.
    • Mechanical Simplicity: This is a fully manual adapter. There is no electronic control of focus or aperture, a deliberate trade-off for mechanical rigidity and reliability in the field.

    Compatibility with 6+ ZWO Small-Sensor Cameras

    The ZWO Sony E-mount Adapter is engineered to achieve correct focus with a range of ZWO's most popular cameras. It is confirmed to work with the ASI1600, ASI294, ASI183, ASI174, ASI432, and ASI585 series. This broad compatibility means a single adapter can serve multiple cameras in your collection, from deep-sky monochrome imagers to high-frame-rate planetary cameras used for wide-field video.

  • Which ZWO cameras are compatible with the Sony E-mount Adapter?

    This adapter is designed for ZWO's small-sensor cameras that use a standard M42x0.75 T-thread interface. It is officially compatible with the ASI1600, ASI294, ASI183, ASI174, ASI432, and ASI585 camera series.

    Does the ZWO Sony E-mount Adapter allow for autofocus or aperture control?

    No. This is a purely mechanical adapter with no electronic contacts. You must set the lens aperture manually (ideally using a lens with a physical aperture ring) and achieve focus manually using your imaging software's focus aids. This design prioritizes a rigid, reliable connection over electronic features.

    How do I use this adapter to image the Orion Nebula (M42)?

    To image the Orion Nebula (M42) with the ZWO Sony E-mount Adapter, you would attach a telephoto lens (e.g., 135mm or 200mm) to the adapter, and then thread the adapter onto your ASI camera like the ASI183MC Pro. Mount this setup on a star tracker or equatorial mount. The wide field of view will allow you to frame the entire nebula, including the surrounding dust clouds and the Running Man Nebula, in a single shot.

    Will this adapter work with a full-frame Sony lens and my ASI1600 camera?

    Yes. You can use a full-frame Sony E-mount lens with this adapter and an ASI1600 (a Micro Four Thirds sensor). The camera will simply use the sharpest central portion of the lens's image circle, effectively "cropping" the view. This often results in excellent performance, as you are not using the extreme edges of the lens where optical aberrations can be more prominent.

    What is the thread type on the camera side of the ZWO Sony E-mount Adapter?

    The adapter features a female M42x0.75 thread, commonly known as a T-thread or T2-thread in astronomy. This allows it to screw directly onto the male threads on the front of compatible ZWO cameras.

    Do I need any additional spacers or extenders with this adapter?

    No. The adapter is designed to place the camera sensor at the correct distance from the lens flange to achieve infinity focus without any additional parts. Simply connect your lens to the adapter and the adapter to your camera.

  • SKU ZWO-SONY-NEX
    Lens Mount Sony NEX (E-mount)
    Camera Connection M42x0.75 Female Thread (T/T2)

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  • ZWO 2-Year Limited Warranty