{"product_id":"zwo-t2-to-micro-4-3-adapter","title":"ZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Lens Adapter","description":"ZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Lens Adapter,\"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera-Side Connection: T2 (M42x0.75) Female Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens-Side Connection: Micro Four Thirds (M4\/3) Bayonet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Cameras: ASI1600, ASI294, ASI183, ASI174, ASI533 Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Black Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnlock the Sky with Your Lenses — The ZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Lens Adapter resolves a common astrophotography challenge: it seamlessly connects your dedicated ZWO astronomy camera to the world of high-performance Micro Four Thirds lenses. This simple, robust adapter unlocks the vast, flat, and fast fields of view that quality camera lenses provide, turning your ZWO camera into a powerful wide-field imaging system for capturing immense nebulae and sweeping Milky Way vistas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis component is designed for imagers who already own sharp M4\/3 lenses from brands like Olympus or Panasonic and want to leverage their optical quality with the sensitivity and cooling of a dedicated astro camera. Instead of investing in a new wide-field refractor, this adapter lets you use the gear you already have. It transforms your lens collection into a versatile toolkit for capturing the largest structures in the night sky, from the Andromeda Galaxy to the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, in a single frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/ZWO-T2-M43-1.webp?v=1686161405\" alt=\"ZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Lens Adapter connected to a ZWO camera\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure T2 Camera Connection for ZWO Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter features a standard T2 (M42x0.75) female thread, the universal connection for ZWO's most popular camera lines. This threaded interface ensures a rigid, flex-free connection to your camera body, which is critical for maintaining sensor tilt and achieving sharp stars across the frame. Unlike bayonet connections on both sides, the threaded mount prevents any rotational play that could compromise your images during a long exposure sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite side provides a precisely machined Micro Four Thirds bayonet mount. This allows you to attach any M4\/3 lens with the same secure, positive click you feel when attaching it to a DSLR or mirrorless camera body. The adapter's engineering ensures that the lens mounts securely, protecting your investment and providing the correct flange distance for the lens to achieve infinity focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/ZWO-T2-M43-2.webp?v=1686161405\" alt=\"Close-up of the ZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Lens Adapter's bayonet mount\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLightweight, All-Metal Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined from a single piece of black anodized aluminum, the adapter adds negligible weight and length to your imaging train. This minimalist design reduces mechanical stress on your setup, whether you are piggybacking on a larger telescope or using a portable star tracker. The matte black interior is designed to minimize internal reflections, preserving the high contrast of your lenses and preventing stray light from degrading your images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Practicality and Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a purely mechanical adapter; it contains no optical elements. The final image quality, including sharpness and chromatic aberration, is entirely dependent on the quality of the M4\/3 lens you choose to use. The adapter does not provide electronic control of aperture or autofocus, so you will need to use your lens in full manual mode, setting the aperture and focus by hand on the lens barrel. This trade-off grants simplicity and reliability, eliminating potential electronic failure points in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich ZWO cameras are compatible with this T2 to M4\/3 adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed for ZWO cameras that use a T2 interface, including popular models like the ASI1600, ASI294, ASI183, ASI174, and ASI533 series cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use filters with this lens adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter itself does not have filter threads. To use filters, you would need to place them in a filter drawer or filter wheel between the adapter and the camera sensor, assuming your camera and back focus allow for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I focus the lens when it's attached to my ZWO camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must focus the lens manually. Use the focusing ring on the lens itself, combined with focusing aids in your capture software like a Bahtinov mask or focus-peaking display, to achieve critical focus on the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill I have electronic control of my lens's aperture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a purely mechanical adapter. You must use a lens that has a manual aperture control ring to adjust the f-stop. Lenses that rely on electronic control from the camera body will be fixed at their widest aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy use a camera lens for astrophotography instead of a telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality camera lenses offer very wide and flat fields of view at fast focal ratios (e.g., f\/1.8, f\/2.8). This makes them ideal for capturing immense targets like the Milky Way core or large nebulae that are too big to fit in the frame of most telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera-Side Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT2 (M42x0.75) Female Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens-Side Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro Four Thirds (M4\/3) Male Bayonet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible ZWO Cameras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASI1600, ASI294, ASI183, ASI174, ASI533 Pro, and other T2-mount models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"DAV-img-box\" alt=\"ZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Lens Adapter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/ZWO-T2-M43-1.webp?v=1686161405\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eZWO T2 to Micro 4\/3 Lens Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/zwo-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZWO 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220496449821,"sku":"ZWO-T2-M43","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/a24b87b33aca0353d3eda38dca56e36a.jpg?v=1777385901","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-eu\/products\/zwo-t2-to-micro-4-3-adapter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}