Takahashi's New Scopes

[NCRAW]

Thought I'll post these here

https://takahashijapan.jp/2024/09/04/newfct-fc-fs/

FCT-65D Fluorite Triplet Apochromat. D=65mm, F=400mm, f/6.2

FC-76DP Fluorite Doublet Apochromat. D=76mm, F=570mm, f/7.5

FS-60CP Fluorite Doublet Apochromat. D=60, F=355mm, f/5.9

[MortonH]

I wonder if the new 76mm will replace the DC and DS.

[NCRAW]

Was wondering the same about the FS60. I hope they keep the CB as the CP is just wider body but can still use the Q module though require different shell clamp than the 60CB and 76DCU

[Peter Ward]

Very seductive.....didn't see a any pricing though.

:question:

[ariefm71]

They're now defaulting to More Blue tube rings. Good decision :)

[NCRAW]

No prices yet except for the 65 which strangely was released in the US over a month ago and nowhere else!

[TrevorW]

https://takahashiamerica.com/products/fct-65d-triplet-refractor


$1670 USD

[gregbradley]

Is this the only flourite triplet Tak makes?

That could be a hot little scope for a nice portable lightweight rig.

Greg.

[NCRAW]

Aren't the TOA flourite as well?

[NCRAW]

Official release, price, availability

https://takahashijapan.jp/2024/09/18/newfct-65dfc-76fs-60cp/

I have confirmed with Takahashi via a shop that the FS-60CB will not be discontinued

[gregbradley]

Oh yes, of course.
But that is a large air gap triplet which has its disadvantages (cool down time,
Front heavy, potentially fussy with collimation).

Greg

[Rainmaker]

No, the TOA series use two FPL53 fluorocrown elements either side of a BSL7 centre element while the the FS and FC series use lab grown CaF2 fluorite. TSA optics are the reverse of TOA, ie, BSL7-FPL53-BSL7

[TrevorW]

Didn't you read my post :thumbsup:

[AlexN]

All true... I'd still happily sell what's left of my soul for a TOA130...

[Wilso]

Yeah I’d have to sell 2 Tak scopes, a mount and a kidney to get one new now :sadeyes:

[NCRAW]

I want a 90 Tak. A new version of the SKY90