DESCRIPTION
The Takahashi FC-100DF apochromatic refractor is designed around a fluorite doublet at F/7.4. It is equipped with a 50.8 mm rack-and-pinion focuser, larger than that of the FC-100DC, allowing the mounting of heavier cameras. Its use remains very versatile and even a small mount will make it possible to exploit its full potential.
If you want to make astrophotography at the native focal length of the refractor, a field corrector is available. It can also be equipped with a focal reducer : either the 76D-RD model normally intended for the small focuser, or the FC-35RD model, specific to the FC-100DF and its 50.8 mm focuser. The use of the latter is recommended for cameras or APNs equipped with APS-C or higher sensors.
CHARACTERISTICS
Takahashi FC-100DF Refractor
CHARACTERISTIC | TAKAHASHI FC-100DF REFRACTOR |
Objective | Fluorite doublet apochromat |
Lens cell | Air-spaced doublet. Fluorite in the back |
Coatings | Hard multicoatings |
Diameter | 100 mm |
AT PRIME FOCUS | |
Focal length | 740 mm |
Focal ratio | F/7.4 |
Metal Back Distance | 223 mm |
WITH 76D-FL FIELD CORRECTOR | |
Focal length | 770 mm |
Focal ratio | F/7.7 |
Image circle diameter | 35 mm |
Metal Back Distance | 56.2 mm |
WITH FC/FS MFL1.04X FIELD CORRECTOR | |
Focal length | 757 mm |
Focal ratio | F/7.6 |
Image circle diameter | 44 mm |
Metal Back Distance | 71.2 mm |
WITH 76D RD FOCAL REDUCER | |
Focal length | 540 mm |
Focal ratio | F/5.4 |
Image circle diameter | 30 mm |
Backfocus | 56.2 mm |
WITH FC-35RD FOCAL REDUCER | |
Focal length | 480 mm |
Focal ratio | F/4.8 |
Image circle diameter | 44 mm |
Metal Back Distance | 74.1 mm |
WITH EX-Q1.6X FOCAL EXTENDER | |
Focal length | 1185 mm |
Focal ratio | F/11.9 |
Metal Bck Distance | 157 mm |
WITH C2X FOCAL EXTENDER | |
Focal length | 1480 mm |
Focal ratio | F/D 14,8 |
Metal Back Distance | 73 mm |
Takahashi FC-100DF refractor
CHARACTERISTIC | TAKAHASHI FC-100DF REFRACTOR |
Length of the optical tube | 785 mm (with fixed dew-shield) |
Diameter of the optical tube | 95 mm |
Diameter of the dew-shield | 124 mm |
Weight | 3.6 kg |
Focuser | Rack-and-pinion |

Spot-diagram of Takahashi FC-100D refractor at prime focus

Spot-diagram of Takahashi FC-100D refractor with 76D FL field corrector

Spot-diagram of Takahashi FC-100D refractor with FC/FS MFL1.04X field corrector

Spot-diagram of Takahashi FC-100D refractor with FC-35RD focal reducer
Please note: mount, tripod, tube holder and finder sold separately.
Included in the box:
Optical Tube Assembly
F50.8 AD Ring TKP19001
50.8 Sleeve TKP00113
Coupling (s) TKP00103
Eyepiece adapter (31.7) TKP00101
Eyepiece adapter (50.8) TKP27110
Extension Tube L (50.8) TKP31112
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