ZWO Mini 30 mm Guide Scope The ZWO 30F5 is a 30 mm f/5 guide scope with a three-element apochromatic design incorporating ED glass. It is designed to provide guide-star images with reduced chromatic aberration for compatible guide cameras.
Manufacturer model: ZWO Mini 30 mm Guide Scope · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The ZWO 30F5 is a 30 mm f/5 guide scope with a three-element apochromatic design incorporating ED glass. It is designed to provide guide-star images with reduced chromatic aberration for compatible guide cameras.
The non-rotating helical focuser has 20 mm travel, allowing focus adjustment without rotating the attached camera. Locking screws secure the focus position; the integrated holder and quick-release guide-scope dovetail provide the listed mounting arrangement.
ZWO recommends the 30F5 for main telescopes below 750 mm focal length. Manufacturer dimensions are 155 × 44 × 73 mm and weight is 348 g. The listed hardware includes the scope, two M4 × 8 screws and one M3 × 6 screw. This is the newer 30F5 specification, separate from the older two-element 30F4.
ZWO manufacturer documentation
Use the exact named-model manufacturer connection and operating instructions linked with this product. Optional parts and adapters require their specified spacing and power limits.
| Manufacturer model | 30F5 |
|---|---|
| Focusing | Non-rotating helical; locking screws |
| Recommended main telescope | Focal length below 750 mm |
| Listed hardware | 30F5 scope; 2 × M4 × 8 screws; 1 × M3 × 6 screw |
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ZWO Mini 30 mm Guide Scope The ZWO 30F5 is a 30 mm f/5 guide scope with a three-element apochromatic design incorporating ED glass. It is designed to provide guide-star images with reduced chromatic aberration for compatible guide cameras.
Manufacturer model: ZWO Mini 30 mm Guide Scope · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
