I thought RF lenses can't be connected to astronomic cameras due to the needed backfocus and focus-by-wire mechanism where focus ring is not mechanical. However, I've seen some pictures with this lens and the 2600mc camera. How are they connected?
Connecting RF lens to ASI camera
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RF cameras/lens have a 20mm backfocus which is enough to have an adaptor made to fit most astrocameras.
andrea tasselli:
RF cameras/lens have a 20mm backfocus which is enough to have an adaptor made to fit most astrocameras.
And what about the focus?
Anyway, all I find is adapters to EF mount, not to RF...
As for most of other lens it is manual. As for attaching it I guess you can hack the lens flange or make your custom adaptor. Maybe someone like these guys: https://astromechanics.org/
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