{"product_id":"svbony-sv545-45mm-f-4-5-203mm-petzval-refractor-astrograph-lens","title":"SVBONY SV545 45mm f\/4.5 203mm Petzval Refractor Astrograph Lens","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45mm Aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e203mm Focal Length (f\/4.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-Element Petzval Optical Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Flat-Field Astrograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelical Focuser with 360º Rotator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM48x0.75 Camera Connection\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003ePetzval Refractor Astrograph Lens | SVBONY SV545\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV545 is a dedicated wide-field astrograph, combining a fast f\/4.5 focal ratio with a 203mm focal length in a compact 45mm aperture optical system. Its 5-element Petzval design provides a natively flat field without the need for an external corrector, delivering sharp stars across the frame with any modern astronomy camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e45mm f\/4.5 Petzval Optics: 5 Elements for a Native Flat Field\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV545's optical core is a 5-element Petzval design arranged in 3 groups, engineered to eliminate field curvature right out of the box. This means you don't need a separate field flattener to achieve pinpoint stars, simplifying your imaging train and reducing costs. With a 45mm aperture and a fast f\/4.5 focal ratio, you can capture faint, extended objects like the North American Nebula (NGC 7000) or the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with shorter exposure times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Multi-Coated (FMC) Optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e All air-to-glass surfaces are coated to maximize light transmission and contrast, ensuring rich color and detail in your images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-Field Specialist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 203mm focal length is purpose-built for capturing large swaths of the Milky Way and large-scale nebulae, not for high-magnification planetary viewing where its 45mm aperture would be a limitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEAF-Ready Helical Focuser with 360° Rotation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving critical focus is managed by a robust helical focuser designed for modern astrophotography workflows. The focuser is built to be compatible with popular Electronic Auto Focusers (EAFs), allowing you to automate your focusing routine for maximum sharpness. A lockable 360° rotator is integrated into the body, letting you frame your target perfectly without rotating your camera and upsetting your cable management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll-Metal Build: 2750g with an M48x0.75 Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV545 is constructed with an all-metal body and sealed optics, providing durability for fieldwork in changing environmental conditions. At an estimated weight of 2750g, it remains portable enough for lightweight star trackers and travel mounts. The rear of the astrograph terminates in a standard M48x0.75 male thread, enabling a secure, direct connection to DSLRs (with an M48 T-ring), dedicated astronomy cameras, and filter wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDovetail Plate Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard dovetail plate allows for quick and secure attachment to a wide range of equatorial mounts and trackers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Imaging Train:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard M48 connection and native flat-field design remove the need for extra adapters and correctors, creating a more rigid and reliable optical setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eDo I need a field flattener or reducer for the SVBONY SV545?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The SVBONY SV545 uses a \u003cstrong\u003ePetzval optical design\u003c\/strong\u003e, which produces a natively flat imaging field without any external correctors. You can connect your camera directly and expect sharp stars from edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I connect my camera to the SV545 astrograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV545 features a standard \u003cstrong\u003eM48x0.75 male thread\u003c\/strong\u003e at the back. You can connect most dedicated astronomy cameras and filter wheels directly. For a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you will need a corresponding M48 T-ring for your camera brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the SVBONY SV545's focuser compatible with an EAF?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the product is designed with a helical focuser that is pre-equipped for mounting an Electronic Auto Focuser (EAF). This allows for precise, automated focusing during an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of mount is needed for the 2750g SVBONY SV545?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an estimated weight of 2750g, the SV545 is well-suited for portable star trackers (like a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer) or small equatorial mounts. Its compact size and weight make it an excellent choice for a travel astrophotography setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow would the SV545 frame large targets like the Orion Nebula (M42)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e203mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e of the SVBONY SV545 is ideal for framing large deep-sky objects. When paired with a common APS-C or Micro Four Thirds sensor, it will comfortably capture the entirety of the Orion Nebula (M42), including the surrounding nebulosity and the Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977), in a single shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the SVBONY SV545 suitable for planetary imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is not the ideal instrument for planets. The SV545 is a wide-field astrograph with a short 203mm focal length and small 45mm aperture. While you could see Jupiter's moons, it lacks the magnification and resolution needed to capture detail on planetary surfaces. A Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov-Cassegrain would be a better choice for that purpose.\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\u003eObjective Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetzval Design (5 Elements in 3 Groups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Multi-Coated (FMC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Rotator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLockable 360º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM48x0.75 Male Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2750g\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY_SV545_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY_SV545_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/svbony-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSVBONY 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861222519069,"sku":"SV-W9317B","price":560.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY-Petzval-Refractor-Astrograph-Lens-SVBONY-SV545-1_52bd45d5-bd8a-43f0-a072-d31ac4045018.jpg?v=1788659396","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/svbony-sv545-45mm-f-4-5-203mm-petzval-refractor-astrograph-lens","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}