ZWO FF70 APO — 70 mm flat-field refractor A 490 mm, f/7 optical tube for astrophotography and visual observing. Its four air-spaced elements include ED glass for colour correction. The native flat field covers a 44 mm image circle without a separate flattener.
Manufacturer model: ZWO FF70 70/490 APO Refractor OTA · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
A 490 mm, f/7 optical tube for astrophotography and visual observing. Its four air-spaced elements include ED glass for colour correction. The native flat field covers a 44 mm image circle without a separate flattener.
The 2.4-inch rack-and-pinion focuser has 1:10 fine adjustment. A 360° rear rotator sets camera orientation. ZWO specifies an imaging focus range of 32.5–82.5 mm from M54–M48 shoulder; this is a usable focusing range, rather than a fixed reducer-spacing requirement.
M48 × 0.75 and M54 × 0.75 interfaces accommodate imaging trains. The photographic extension accepts a 2-inch threaded filter. Eyepiece interfaces support visual use.
A retractable dew shield shortens the tube for transport. Detachable rings support mounting. Body weight is 2.5 kg; the standard configuration with handle, rings and dovetail weighs 3 kg.
ZWO FF70 manufacturer specifications
These specifications describe the telescope component only. Native flat field design does not require an added flattener; the imaging train must still fit the available focus travel and interface. Package mount/tripod specifications are not inferred from telescope data.
| Focuser size inches | 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Camera rotator degrees | 360 |
| Mounting rings | Detachable |
| Length visual retracted (mm) | 372.5 |
| Length imaging retracted (mm) | 415 |
| Length visual extended (mm) | 430.9 |
| Length imaging extended (mm) | 473.4 |
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