TS-Optics Photoline 80 mm f/6.25 FPL53 Apo - Carbon Tube - RAP Focuser

TS-Optics Photoline 80 mm f/6.25 FPL53 Apo - Carbon Tube - RAP Focuser

The 80 mm Apo with 500 mm focal length convinces by a color-clean image and a very good mechanics. Due to the carbon tube, the apo is particularly light.

♦ aperture 80 mm

♦ Focal length 500 mm - Focal ratio f/6.25

♦ Color-clean multicoated 2-element FPL53 objective with two special glasses

♦ Inner diaphragms for optimal contrast

♦ Carbon fiber tube for optimal temperature stability, best stiffness and reduced weight - the Apo weighs only 3.48 kg with the universal mounting plate

♦ high quality 2.5" rack and pinion focuser with ball bearing, also suitable for heavy cameras - for screw adaptions an M54x0.75 female thread is available

♦ working distance 120mm from the 2" socket - suitable for all common correctors and 2" accessories

♦ extra large adjustment range of 85 mm at the focuser

♦ 1:10 micro-reduction for precise focusing is present

♦ 360° rotation for the selection of the optimal framing

♦ viewfinder shoe for mini guiding telescopes and viewfinders is mounted

♦ Multifunctional adapter plate with photo thread - matching dovetail bars are available

♦ Retractable dew shield - transport length only 38 centimeters

♦ Aluminum case included for convenient and safe transport

♦ High quality workmanship "Made in Taiwan"

 

TS Photoline 80mm f/6.25 APO with Carbon Tube

The Apo is mainly aimed at astrophotographers who prefer a mobile Apo with very good optics and mechanics. The 2-element lens with two special glasses and FPL53 as APO element offers a color-clean image up to the highest magnification range. Even bright stars remain without color fringes. The carbon tube allows a reduced weight of about 3.5 kg with very good stiffness and improved temperature stability.
 

The TSAPO805C´s focuser

The 2.5" ball bearing RAP focuser also supports heavy cameras. In addition to the 2" and 1.25" mount, an M54x0.75 female thread is also available for screw adaptations. The adjustment is decoupled from the bearing. This allows perfect focusing even with heavy accessories. Of course, the 1:10 micro reduction helps a lot.
 

Astrophotography with the TSAPO805C

The working distance of about 120mm from the 2" focuser is suitable for all common correctors with 2" barrel. If full frame cameras are used, we always recommend a 1.0x corrector without focal length change. For cameras with smaller sensors, a reducer may make sense to increase the field of view. We especially recommend:

TSRED279 - 0.79x reducer and correctorThe corrector is suitable for cameras with APS-C sensors or smaller. It shortens the focal length to 395 mm and improves the focal ratio to a fast f/4.93. The corrector is screwed directly to the M54 female thread of the focuser. The recommended working distance is 61 mm from the T2 thread. With suitable extension sleeves and tuning rings, all common astro cameras, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras can be adapted.

WiflatM48 - 1.0x corrector - The corrector is also suitable for cameras with large sensors. The illumination is given up to full format. The corrector is simply clamped via the 2" connection. From the M48 connection thread, the working distance is 55 mm.

 

Aperture:	80 mm
Focal length:	500 mm (f/6.25)
Lens:	2-element lens with FPL53 apo element
Coating:	Multi-coating on each glass-air surface
Focuser:	2.5", 95 mm travel
Tube:	Carbon fiber
Tube length:	375 mm min.
Dew cap diameter:	104 mm
OTA weight:	2.7 kg

In the box:
♦ TS Apo
♦ Transport case