Our APM Super-Zoom eyepiece is a modern new development for universal use during the day and in the night sky. Great emphasis was placed on excellent optical and mechanical quality as well as optimized ergonomics. The completely re-calculated optics show excellent resolution and contrast values as well as a sharp image at a large apparent field of view.
The conical eye shape, the slim body, the high eye relief and the integrated thread for the Tele Vue Dioptrix , make this APM Super Zoom the ideal zoom eyepiece for binocular observation.
There is almost no need to refocus when changing magnification. You can now zoom in on your favorite objects without losing image quality. The wide focal length range allows the use on very many instruments, whether on a compact Apo or on a large Dobsonian.
We have also tested this eyepiece on a 20" F/3.6 Dobsonian, and it has shown an impressive performance up to the edge. That means we recommend this eyepiece also for very fast Newtonian/Dobsonian telescopes.
All optical components are of course modern multi-coated, blackened lens edges go without saying. The pupil distance (eye relief) is between 18 and 20mm, so it is very user-friendly. The maximum Ø of 56mm also allows the use on a binocular attachment.
Our APM Super-Zoom eyepiece is an optical top product at an excellent price, which does not have to hide behind much more expensive zoom eyepieces!
Focus position: Reference Tele Vue Ethos 13 mm...the APM Super Zoom must be moved 12 mm further in.
The M43 extension sleeve can also be used to attach Televue (Dioptrx) astigmatic correctors to the Super Zoom (see accessories).
Note:
The APM Super Zoom (without Barlow Lense) cannot be focused in APM binoculars with interchangeable eyepieces. However, it will work in conjunction with the APM 2.7x Barlow lens. An exception is the APM 150mm binocular. Here the APM zoom eyepiece also works without the Barlow element.
The magnification with 2.7x barlow element is 1.9x.
Tip: The Super Zoom eyepiece also works great with the
- APM TMB design 1.8xED barlow element , the Barlowfactor will be 1.5 x , so the Zoom get a 5.00 mm to 10.00 mm Zoom
- APM coma-correcting 1.25" ED barlow element 2.7x
(see accessories)
Delivery:
- APM Zoom eyepiece 7.7mm - 15.4mm
- Dust caps
- Packaging
Products specifications
| Barrel size / Filter thread | 1 1/4" with filterthread |
| Diameter | 56 mm |
| Coating | Fully multi-coated |
| Eye relief | 18mm - 20mm |
| Focal length | 7.7mm until 15.4mm (with TMB attachment Lens 5mm until 10mm) |
| Length | Length to 2" push-in connector : 80 mm |
| Weight | 420g |
