Optec Lepus 062X Telecompressor Lens

The Standard Edition Lepus 0.62X telecompressor lens is designed for use with any telescope having the TCF-S or other 2-inch focuser in place.  Works well with Meade ACF f/10 and f/8 coma-free SCT telescopes.  The Lepus 0.62X Standard Edition is housed in a 2-inch barrel-like assembly and will fit into any telescope receiver for standard 2-inch eyepieces. 

The camera side connection for the Lepus 0.62X telecompressor is a broad dovetail known as the Optec-2100. The proper back-focus distance to the camera image plane is maintained with Optec's custom camera-specific Lepus mounts available separately.  The Optec-2100 interface also allows easy connection to the Pyxis 2" rotator in place of the standard 2-inch nosepiece.  When connected to the camera, Lepus will appear as a long 2-inch nosepiece that fits into any 2-inch focuser or eyepiece receiver. 

Special DSLR adapters are available from stock for Canon and Nikon cameras which hold and maintain the 100mm on-axis back-focus distance.

The Lepus can be used with other telescope designs but is not parfocal.  Therefore, some refocusing will be required.  Performance is not guaranteed with all telescope optical designs and the Lepus is not recommended for use with Ritchey-Chretien telescopes.

Note that the #19407 Lepus - Standard Edition does not include a camera specific mount.  Be sure to order one of the Variable Length Camera mounts or contact us for advice on a fixed length camera mount suited to match your imaging system.