EF / EF-S Lens Controller & Adapter for Astronomy Camera – Canon® Lens Compatible

£89.00

The solution allows Canon EF and EF-S lenses to be used for astrophotography. In addition to mechanical mounting, it provides electronic control of lens focus and aperture via a USB port. Designed for compatibility with astronomical imaging software, the adapter enables users to control lens settings programmatically.

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The solution allows Canon EF and EF-S lenses to be used for astrophotography. In addition to mechanical mounting, it provides electronic control of lens focus and aperture via a USB port. Designed for compatibility with astronomical imaging software, the adapter enables users to control lens settings programmatically.

Product Highlights

  • EF/EF-S Lens Compatibility
    Supports a wide range of Canon DSLR lenses, expanding lens options for astronomers.

  • No External Focuser Needed
    Uses the lens’s internal focus motor, eliminating the need for mechanical focusers.

  • USB-Controlled Focus & Aperture

    Electronic adjustment of focus and aperture via a standard USB connection — no manual handling required.

  • Software Integration

    The adapter is designed to work with popular astrophotography software platforms via ASCOM / INDI compliant drivers.

  • Compact Design

    Secure, low-profile mounting ensures stable alignment and minimal flex, maintaining optical quality.

Adapter variants

To support a wide range of cameras, the adapter is available in different versions, based on camera back focus:

For Cameras with Back Focus 17.5 mm 17.5 mm 12.5 mm 6.5 mm
Mounting Interface C T T T
Thread size 1-32 UN 2A M42x0.75 M42x0.75 M42x0.75
Thread type male male male female
Compatible with Cameras such as the
QHY®,
ZWO®,
SVBONY® ->
or any other camera with similar
thread and similar back focus.
miniCAM8 QHY183
QHY294
ASI120
ASI178
ASI224
ASI290
ASI385
ASI462
ASI662
ASI664
ASI676
ASI678
ASI715
ASI174
ASI183
ASI294
ASI432
ASI482
ASI533
ASI585
ASI990
SV405
SV605
SV705

Filter Support

Adapter variants with M42x0.75 mm thread can include two integrated holders for:

  • 1.25” filter (standard threaded filter)

  • 36 mm unmounted filter

This design allows direct filter installation inside the adapter, maintaining a compact optical path without external accessories.

 
 

Software Support

The adapter is designed for integration with ASCOM and INDI platforms.

The INDI driver for the adapter is part of the official INDI source code and has been included in the official INDI distribution starting with release 2.1.5.

The ASCOM driver is also available and can be downloaded from the following GitHub repository.

 

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