William Optics

 
Australia's leading William Optics authorised factory direct importer!

Australia's biggest and most trusted telescope discounter!

*** ALL WILLIAMS OPTICS IN STOCK SUPER DISCOUNTED ***

 Accessories shown are optional at extra cost. Updated 03-02-12

Most William Optics products in stock will ship same day!

New super cheap freight rates - and new low prices, too!!

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NEW!

DDG (Digital Distance Gauge)


NEW! Digital Distance Gauge!

Digitally displays drawtube focusing distance to 0.01mm

New DDG (Digital Distance Gauge) with Generation III Crayford style 3.5" stainless steel reinforced microfocuser (4kg. rated). Now fitted to new 98mm, 110mm , 120mm and 132mm APO refractor models.

Super high quality refracting telescopes
 


NEW! FLT 158 f/7 Triplet APO

A-F158

$9,999 AUD
Please place your order

Experience the best of the line: the Williams Optics FLT158 Triplet air-spaced APO f/7 refractor. We're not talking about an ordinary refractor; we're talking truly superb quality, with amazing clarity and colour correction!

  • Top-quality air-spaced Triplet apochromatic objective lens cell utilises FPL-53 lens. Designed by a leading Russian designer
  • Crayford style extra-smooth 3.5" rotatable 360° focuser with 10:1 fine focusing and 115mm of focuser drawtube travel
  • Extra-heavy duty focuser; has ball bearings on both sides of the focuser
  • 2" and 1.25" adaptors and 168mm mounting rings included
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost


NEW! FLT 152 f/8 Triplet APO

A-F152

$9,999 AUD
Please place your order

William Optics Triplet air spaced APO (apochromatic) 152mm refractor. Boasts truly superb quality, with amazing clarity and colour correction!

  • Top-quality air-spaced Triplet apochromatic objective lens cell
  • Crayford style extra-smooth 3.5" rotatable 360° design focuser with 10:1 fine focusing and 115 mm of focuser travel
  • 2" and 1.25" adaptors and 168mm mounting rings included
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost




NEW! FLT132 f/7 Triplet APO DDG OTA

 A-FLT132

P.O.A.
  • Top quality air-spaced Triplet objective lens refractor!
  • Extremely sharp optics plus superb colour correction, too!
  • Designed by a leading optical designer - STM coated FPL-53 lens
  • DDG (4kg. rated) 3.5" Generation III rotatable 360° microfocuser  provides extra-smooth 10:1 focusing. Has tempered stainless steel plates and four micro-wheels for greatly improved strength!
  • Includes tube mounting rings and high quality aluminium case
  • No plastic parts are used and main body is CNC machined aluminium
  • Optional dedicated 68mm field flattener is avail. - designed by TMB
  • Includes strong high quality aluminium carry case and tube rings!
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost

***NEW***

NEW! Megrez 123 123mm f/6 TRIPLET Super APO refractor!
Features ZLOS-made OK4 lens and new DDG 3.5" focuser

New low price!

$4999 AUD
Please place your order
 

NEW! Megrez 120 120mm f/7.5 APO refractor just arrived!
Features FPL-53 lens with STM coatings and new DDG 3.5" focuser

New low price!

$2249 AUD
In stock!
 



FLUOROSTAR 110 f/7 Triplet APO

New A-F110-DDG has 3.5" DDG
Generation III microfocuser

New low price!

$2499 AUD
Please place your order

  • Top quality airspaced Triplet
  • Extremely sharp optics with excellent colour correction!
  • DDG Generation II 3.5"  microfocuser is rotatable through 360° and provides extra-smooth 10:1 focusing! Has tempered stainless steel plates and four micro-wheels for greatly improved strength!
  • Includes 2" and 1.25" adaptors, 115mm tube mounting rings and aluminium case, too!
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost

 

Absolutely superb!

FLT-98CF
$2999 AUD
Availability of this model subject
to confirmation

The new FLT98CF (carbon fibre) Triplet APO puts exceptionally high optical and mechanical quality into a high-tech carbon fibre package. Extremely sharp optics and great colour correction, too!
We challenge you find a higher quality refractor around 100mm!

  • Top-quality Triplet f/6.3 air-spaced apochromatic objective lens cell refractor.
  • Rotatable Linear Power 360° 2.5" microfocuser provides extra-smooth 10:1 focusing. Has tempered stainless steel plates and four micro-wheels for greatly improved load bearing strength! 
  • Designed by a leading Russian designer; uses FPL-53 lens
  • Precision STM optical coatings
  • High quality aluminium case and 2" and 1.25" adaptors included!
  • Note; DDG is not available with this carbon fibre tube version. DDG is available only with the aluminium tube version.
    (Photo shows carbon-fibre
    non-DDG version)
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost

FLT 98 f/6.3 aluminium
air-spaced Triplet APO

New model - with DDG focuser
- and new low price, too!


$2299 AUD
In stock!

  • Top-quality Triplet f/6.3 air-spaced apochromatic objective lens cell refractor.
  • DDG Generation III (4kg. rated) 3.5" rotatable 360° microfocuser provides extra-smooth 10:1 focusing. Has tempered stainless steel plates and four micro-wheels for greatly improved strength! 
  • Designed by a leading Russian designer; uses FPL-53 lens
  • Precision STM optical coatings
  • High quality aluminium case and 2" and 1.25" adaptors included!
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost
 

 


 



Megrez 90 DDG Fluorite f/6.9
doublet APO with PowerLinear
DDG microfocuser

New low price!

A-M90-DDG
$1149 AUD
 In stock!

A new breakthrough in optical and mechanical perfection - the new M90 DDG version!
Features the new design, strong and smooth 2-speed 2.5" PowerLinear 10:1 microfocuser.

  • New design PowerLinear 2.5" extra-smooth 360° rotatable 10:1 microfocuser with DDG!
  • Precision STM optical coatings
  • Graduated scale for precise camera alignment
  • Large aluminium knobs
  • 2" to 1.25" adaptor included
  • Anti-marring brass compression rings in focuser
  • Includes 90mm mounting rings and soft case!
  • Dedicated field flattener is optional at extra cost
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost


Megrez 88 Fluorite f/5.6 air-spaced doublet APO

New low price!

A-M88-W
$999 AUD
Please place your order

The beautiful 88mm FD telescope includes a 2" Crayford dual speed microfocuser and an elegant WO signature white CNC-machined tube.
  • Fluorite doublet air-spaced apochromatic objective lens
  • Crayford style 2" 10:1 rotatable 360° microfocuser. Has 10:1 fine focusing and 80mm focuser drawtube travel
  • Convenient L-bracket fitted
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost

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NOTES

If you are considering purchasing a William Optics refractor or accessory then you may also be interested in
Long Perng products.

See our Long Perng section for info...
 

***NEW***

Gran Turismo GT-81 Triplet APO f/5.9 DDG refractor

$1199 AUD
Please place your order

  • Triplet air-spaced apochromatic refractor with FPL-53 lens
  • New design PowerLinear 2.5" extra-smooth 360° rotatable 10:1 microfocuser with DDG
    and inbuilt thermometer!
  • Extremely sharp contrast with excellent colour correction
  • Precision STM optical coatings
  • Graduated scale for precise camera alignment
  • Large aluminium knobs
  • 2" to 1.25" adaptor included
  • Anti-marring brass compression rings in focuser
  • New carry handle with V-shape "night glowing"  illuminator!!
  • Accessories shown are optional at extra cost

Megrez M72 f/6 APO ED doublet refractor with STM coatings

$599 AUD
In stock!

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NOTES

Most short-tube refractors are designed to be used in conjunction with a diagonal. Focus may not be achievable without using a diagonal or a focal extender tube.
Diagonals and extender tubes are optional at extra cost.

Please remember that warranty may be void if you internally disassemble any telescope, regardless of model.

Prices are subject to change due to recent exchange rate variations.

Accessories shown are optional at extra cost.
 

Spotting scopes


NEW! SWAN 83mm APO ED
Doublet air-spaced
 nitrogen filled and waterproof spotting scope!

$799 AUD
Please place your order

Features:

  • All-new apochromatic (colour-free) ED (extra low dispersion) optics
  • High quality zoom eyepiece included, for zooming from 25x to 75x

Binoviewer


E-BINO-P
Package

 Super discounted to...
 $299 AUD
In stock!

Features:

  • Improved detail viewing through using both your eyes!
  • Outstanding package includes 2 x 20mm 1.25" wide angle 66° eyepieces and 1.6x Barlow nosepiece
  • Super popular and of excellent quality!!

New generation Crayford style 2" microfocusers

New generation DDG-SCT 10:1 microfocuser has integrated thermometer

$349 AUD
In stock
 

 

New generation DDG-SYN-W 10:1 microfocuser has new drawtube locking system and integrated thermometer

$399 AUD
In stock
 



SCT2S 10:1 microfocuser
(Blue or black body)

Super discounted to...

$229 AUD
Black colour version in stock
 

Digiscoping Adaptors


DA28-45 Standard Universal Digiscoping Adaptor (UDA-S)

Super discounted to...
$49 AUD
In stock!

Features:

  • Suitable platform for clamping digital cameras to 28-45mm o.d. (main body) telescope eyepieces



DA43-65 Large Universal Digiscoping Adaptor (UDA-L)

Super discounted to...
 $59 AUD
In stock!

Features:

  • Suitable platform for clamping digital cameras to 43-65mm o.d. (main body) telescope eyepieces

Diagonals


Carbon fibre 2" dielectric diagonal

 D-2D
Discounted to...
 $149 AUD
In stock!

Features:

  • Carbon fibre plated - now on both sides!
  • 1/10 wave - 99% reflectivity
  • Includes bonus SCT-TA adaptor
  • Very popular - excellent quality



Quartz 2" dielectric diagonal

D-2Q
Discounted to...
$249 AUD
In stock!

Features:

  • Stable quartz glass
  • 1/15 wave - 99% reflectivity
  • Includes bonus SCT-TA adaptor
  • Super high quality

 

Newest super high quality eyepieces

Most William Optics accessories are in stock!

SPL
Super Planetary Long eye relief 1.25" eyepieces in
3mm, 6mm and 12.5mm
focal lengths

Outstanding planetary eyepieces!

Discounted to...
$129 AUD each
In stock!

Features:

  • High contrast for outstanding planetary surface detail!
  • Special glass with perfect multi-coating gives excellent results
  • High magnification and sharp to the edge of field, too!


UWA28
Ultra Wide Angle 82° 2" eyepiece

Discounted to...
$399 AUD
In stock!

Features:

  • Ultra impressive 28mm 2"" 82° ultra wide angle eyepiece!
  • Fully multicoated
  • Outstanding contrast
  • Minimal chromatic aberration
  • Internally fully blackened lens edges and internal spacers
  • No flaring on bright objects
  • No internal reflections or "kidney bean" effects
  • Long eye relief of 18mm
  • Twist-up eyecups


Super Wide Angle (SWA) 72°
9mm, 15mm and 20mm
1.25"eyepieces

Super discounted to...
$99 AUD each
In stock!

Features:

  • Super impressive, super wide angle (SWA) 72° high quality 1.25" diameter, 9mm, 15mm and 20mm focal length eyepieces!

 
SHIPPING NOTES

Insurance cover for goods in transit is available from us for only $2 per $100 value of goods. Please advise us if you require this option when ordering.

Please consider insurance because we are not responsible for loss of parcels or damage sustained by parcels - the carrier is responsible! We do pack well!

Please do NOT write <fragile> on anything you send to us as doing so greatly increases the risk of damage. Please try to "double-box" all products sent to us.

William Optics Ezy-Touch mount, from only A$399!
 
Sold out --> please place your order

Type Price $(AUD)
B-EZT-H Ezy-Touch head/mount only. Sold out Sold $399.00
B-EZT-S Losmandy to Vixen style adaptor, for use with EZT mount Sold out $39.00
B-EZT-P Ezy-Touch head/mount with wooden tripod and metal tray Sold out $649.00
B-EZT-P2 Easy Touch mount with wooden tripod, metal tray and Vixen style dovetail plate package Sold out $699.00
B-EZT-P3 Ezy-Touch mount with wooden tripod and tray plus the new Combo plate package Sold out $799.00
B-EZT-T Walnut wooden tripod with metal tray Sold out $279.00
B-TR-188-B Black photo tripod and fluid head; 66mm, 80mm scopes $199.00
B-TR-188-R Red photo tripod and fluid head; 66mm and 80mm scopes Order req.
B-TR-188-G Green photo tripod and fluid head; 66mm, 80mm scopes Order req.
William Optics general accessories
Most accessories are in stock!
Type Price $(AUD)
M-PS Saddle plate only - Losmandy style $119.00
M-PD WO Dovetail plate only - Losmandy style $99.00
M-PCOMB Combo plate (Saddle plate and dovetail combination) $189.00
M-PV Vixen-style dovetail plate - short - fits EZT, Vixen, Orion, Synta, etc. and is 9cm x 19.5cm x 3cm in dimension. $69.00
M-PV-L NEW LONG Vixen-style dovetail plate - fits EZT, Vixen, Orion, Synta, etc. $89.00
M-F6x30W Erect image finderscope, 6 x 30, white $99.00
M-F7x50W Erect image finderscope, 7 x 50, white $199.00
M-FB50mm New Generation finder bracket for 6 x 30 and 7 x 50, fits ZS66, ZS80, ZS105/110 and FLT110 $119.00
M-GUIDE; Pair of 100mm OD guiding rings. Includes 3-point adjustment and fits ZS80, M80, ZS66 and other small refractors $129.00
M-M80R-B Mounting rings, black finish, 90mm $149.00
M-M80R-S Mounting rings, silver finish, 90mm $149.00
M-M105R Mounting rings, fits Z105/110/M110, black, 114mm $199.00
M-M110R-B Mounting rings, fits FLT, black, 115mm $219.00
M-RB Bracket with base only (No red dot finder) $69.00
M-RDF Red dot finder (4-target) only (No bracket or base). Out of stock - see GSO 4-target red dot finder $99.00
M-RDF-P Red dot finder (4-target) with quick release bracket and base $165.00
William Optics diagonals and prisms
Most are in stock!
Type Price $(AUD)
DIG2D-C-DB NEW DURA-BRIGHT 2" dielectric diagonal with excellent 1/15th surface wave error and 99% reflectivity. SCT-TA NOT included.
Has carbon fibre plates on both sides and a 15mm thick mirror!!
$199.00
D-2Q SCT 2" Quartz dielectric diagonal with 1/15 surface wave accuracy and 99% reflectivity - includes free SCT-TA adaptor! $249.00
D-2D 2" Dielectric diagonal with 1/10 wave, 99% reflectivity and black carbon fibre plates on both sides - includes free SCT-TA adaptor! $149.00
D-DIG2 2" Dielectric diagonal with 1/10 wave and 99% reflectivity $119.00
D-125D 1.25" Dielectric diagonal with 1/10 wave, 99% reflectivity and carbon fibre plates on both sides! $99.00
D-SCT-TA SCT thread adaptor for use with standard WO 2" diagonal $39.00
D-EP90 Erect image 2" 90° prism diagonal (upright correct image) $229.00
D-EP125 Erect image 1.25" 45° prism $99.00
D-EP125-2 Erect image 1.25" 45° prism with 2" barrel $199.00
D-EP2 Erect image 2" 45° prism! $199.00
William Optics eyepieces, adaptors and Binoviewer
Most are in stock!
Type Price $(AUD)
E-A2-125 2" to 1.25" Adaptor $69.00
E-BINO-P BINOVIEWER, includes two 20mm 1.25" WA 66° eyepieces and a 1.6x Barlow nosepiece! $299.00
E-BINO BINOVIEWER-only, in standard box (no accessories) $249.00
E-BAR 1.6 1.25" 1.6x Barlow nosepiece for Binoviewers $39.00
E-BINO-B2 1.25" 2x Barlow nosepiece for Binoviewers $39.00
E-BINO-EX 1.25" Extender for Binoviewers $19.00
E-DCL4337 40mm focal length with 48° FOV for multiple brands of digital cameras and digital video cameras $159.00
E-DCL52 60mm focal length with 40° FOV for multiple brands of digital cameras and digital video cameras $69.00
E-DCL28 25mm f.l., 50 deg., for Nikon Coolpix digital camera $169.00
E-SPL12.5 Super planetary, 12.5mm, long eye relief, 55°, 7 elements, 4 group $129.00
E-SPL6 Super planetary, 6mm, long eye relief, 55°, 7 elements,
4 group
$129.00
E-SPL3 Super planetary, 3mm, long eye relief, 55°, 7 elements,
4 group
$129.00
E-ZOOM1 Zoom eyepiece 8mm to 24mm  $209.00
E-ZOOM2 Zoom eyepiece 7.5mm to 22.5mm  $269.00
E-SWA40 40mm 2" SWA (Super Wide Angle 70°) high quality eyepiece $159.00
E-SWA33 33mm 2" SWA (Super Wide Angle 72°) high quality eyepiece $149.00
E-SWA25 25mm 2" SWA (Super Wide Angle 72°) high quality eyepiece $149.00
E-SWA20 20mm 1.25" SWA (Super Wide Angle 72°) high quality eyepiece $99.00
E-SWA15 15mm 1.25" SWA (Super Wide Angle 72°) high quality eyepiece $99.00
E-SWA09 9mm 1.25" SWA (Super Wide Angle 72°) high quality eyepiece $99.00
E-UWA28 28mm 2" 82° UWA (Ultra Wide Angle) 28mm super high quality eyepiece  $399.00
E-UWA16 16mm 1.25" 82° UWA (Ultra Wide Angle) 16mm super high quality eyepiece  $199.00
E-UWA07 7mm 1.25" 82° UWA (Ultra Wide Angle) 7mm super quality eyepiece $199.00
E-UWA04 4mm 1.25" 82° UWA (Ultra Wide Angle) 4mm super quality eyepiece  $199.00
William Optics focusers
Most are in stock!
Type Price $(AUD)
NEW! DDG-SCT 2" SCT 10:1 microfocuser (white) has integrated thermometer! $349.00
F-SCT2S-BU (blue) SCT 2" Crayford focuser with 2 speed microfocuser $299.00
F-SCT2S-BL (black) SCT 2" Crayford focuser w/2 speed microfocuser $299.00
F-SCT2S-B-II NEW GENERATION SCT 2.5" LinearPower 8:1 dual-speed microfocuser (black) $349.00
NEW! DDG-SYN-W 10:1 microfocuser for Skywatcher refractors has new drawtube locking system and thermometer. (Opt. 50mm bracket) $399.00
F-SYN2S NEW GENERATION Synta 2" Crayford focuser with 10:1 2-speed microfocuser. Includes 50mm quick release finderscope bracket! $479.00
F-SYN2S-N NEW GENERATION  2" Crayford focuser with 10:1 2-speed microfocuser, for Synta refractors. Quick release finderscope bracket is NOT included $379.00
F-RT-Z80 Retrofit 2 speed 10:1 microfocuser knobs for M80 II SD, ED, SUPERAPO, ZS80, ZS, etc. Works with all clones, too! $149.00
F-RT-NSM Retrofit 2 speed 10:1 microfocuser knobs for M80 first generation, WO Newtonian focuser and Synta focuser $149.00
William Optics photo accessories and filter
Most are in stock!
Type Price $(AUD)
P-DA28-45 Standard Universal digi-scoping adaptor (suitable for 28-45mm o.d. eyepiece or focuser tube) $49.00
P-DA43-65 Large Universal digi-scoping adaptor (suitable for 43-65mm o.d. eyepiece or focuser tube) $59.00
P-EX2 2" Extender tube $69.00
P-EXFLT 4" Extender tube for FLT110/FLT132 series $69.00
P-PA2 2" Photo adaptor $59.00
P-PA-IB80-SET DSLR Camera adaptor - suits SWAN83 spotting scope $99.00
P-SCT2A 2" Opener adaptor for SCT (with SCT thread on one side) or can be used as 2" extender for all ZS66 series (fits 2" photo adaptor) $59.00
P-FLAT68 New TMB designed field flattener for 110mm TMB lens (FLT110), has 68mm clear aperture and works with FLT132, too! $449.00
P-FLAT3 NEW 2" APO field flattener, 0.8x reducer, for refractors. New optical and modular designs. Suits ZS70, M72, M80, M90, M102 and FLT110. Not compatible with Megrez 110. $269.00
P-FLAT88 NEW 2" Field flattener for Megrez 88 $179.00
P-FLAT4 NEW! 2" APO Adjustable field flattener, 0.8x focal reduction. Suitable for most 500mm to 1,000mm focal length refractors. Ideal for M90, FLT-98, FLT110 and FLT-132 W.O. refractors $329.00
P-PA-IB80-SET; DSLR camera adaptor for SWAN 83 $99.00
P-STL STL CCD flanged camera adaptor for use with P-FLAT68 FLT field flattener $169.00

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