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The Made in Japan Flagship Astrograph
SJH-75UF Ultra Flat-Field Astrograph / 75mm F5

The ultimate astrograph, now within your reach.

An F5 ultra flat-field astrograph delivering world-class optical performance in the 75 mm aperture class.

A no-compromise optical design born from the expertise of veteran designers and the latest optical simulation. Six precisely matched lens elements constitute the ultimate astrograph. Manufactured and inspected end-to-end at our dedicated factory in Tainai, Niigata, Japan.

75mm
Aperture
F5
F-Ratio
375mm
Focal length
φ44mm
Image Circle
0.67μm
On-axis Spot Diameter
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Sample Images

Sample Images

M8 Lagoon Nebula and M20 Trifid Nebula — SJH-75UF sample image (full-frame)

Full Frame

M8 Lagoon Nebula & M20 Trifid Nebula

A φ44 mm image circle evenly covers a full-frame sensor to its extreme corners. The dense star fields toward the galactic center stay pinpoint-sharp across the entire frame, while the Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae reveal their rich colors and faint outer reaches.

SJH-75UF + Player One ZEUS 455C / approx. 2 hr total exposure

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy — SJH-75UF sample image ©Akihiro Yamazaki

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

SJH-75UF + Player One Uranus-C PRO / ©Akihiro Yamazaki

M45 Pleiades — SJH-75UF sample image

M45 Pleiades

SJH-75UF + Player One ZEUS 455C

M13 Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (1:1 center crop) — SJH-75UF sample image

M13 Great Globular Cluster1:1 center crop

SJH-75UF + Player One ZEUS 455C / approx. 2 hr total exposure

A 1:1 pixel-scale crop of the frame center — individual stars are resolved right to the cluster core, showcasing the on-axis resolution.

Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula — SJH-75UF sample image

Horsehead & Flame Nebula

SJH-75UF + Player One ZEUS 455C

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Optical Design for the Ultimate Star Image

Utilizing premium SD and ED glass elements, the six-element design is optimized to deliver consistent sharpness from center to corner. The on-axis spot diameter is 0.67 μm, achieving 1.31 μm even at the extreme periphery of the φ44 mm image circle that covers full-frame.

SJH-75UF 6-element 6-group lens configuration diagram

6-element 6-group ultra flat-field optics with SD/ED glass (cross-section)

Committed to a 6-Element / 6-Group Design

Developing the SJH-75UF involved many iterations of optical design. While more elements can push performance higher, they also increase design and assembly complexity, elevate cost, and potentially reduce light transmission and the Strehl ratio.

Balancing chromatic aberration, spherical aberration and field curvature at the highest level — while optimizing design, assembly and cost — SIGHTRON JAPAN's definitive answer is this 6-element / 6-group configuration. The spot diameter is 0.67 μm at the center and remains 1.31 μm even at a 22 mm image height.

2× SD glass 1× ED glass Full ULR coating
FIG. 01 Design Spot Diagram Spot Diagram / Design Value
SJH-75UF spot diagram (design values)

* Graph shows design values / RMS spot diameter / 11 wavelengths from 430–656 nm combined

Field Height RMS Spot Diameter
0 mm (center) 0.67 μm
4 mm 0.69 μm
8 mm 0.79 μm
16 mm 1.15 μm
22 mm (edge) 1.31 μm

* APS-C diagonal radius ≈ 14.2 mm; full-frame diagonal radius = 21.6 mm. Point-image performance stays under 2 μm across the entire usable field.

FIG. 02 Optical Performance Charts Optical Performance Charts
SJH-75UF spot diagram
B · r 2.7μm
V · r 3.35μm
R · r 4.05μm
B 440nm φ5.4μm V 550nm φ6.7μm R 660nm φ8.1μm
Airy Disk @ F5
Spot Diagram
Consistent point-image performance from the center to the extreme corner. The RMS spot radius remains within the diffraction limit across all primary wavelengths.
* Graph shows design values
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A Wide Range of Imaging Styles

From dedicated astronomical CMOS cameras to DSLRs and mirrorless bodies — multiple interface standards support full-frame imaging.

Astronomical CMOS camera connected to the SJH-75UF

Full-Frame Astronomical CMOS Camera

An M48×P0.75 thread allows direct connection to major astronomical CMOS cameras. The φ44 mm image circle covers a full-frame sensor evenly to its corners.

DSLR / mirrorless camera connection

DSLR / Mirrorless

Compatible with DSLR and mirrorless cameras via dedicated mount adapters (sold separately).

Complete imaging system — EAF and CMOS camera

Imaging system example (rear view)

SJH-75UF fully equipped, front view

Imaging system example (front view)

A Highly Flexible Imaging System

Supports a wide range of accessories — commercial motorized focusers such as the ZWO EAF, off-axis guiders, filter drawers and more. This flexibility for building a complete imaging system is one of the SJH-75UF's key strengths.

Interface
M48×P0.75 male thread 50.8mm sleeve 31.7mm sleeve Commercial motorized focuser, e.g. ZWO EAF (sold separately) Finder shoe Multi-purpose handle bar
VIS.Visual Performance Visual Observation
SJH-75UF with eyepiece attached for visual observation

Visual setup example with eyepiece attached via 50.8 mm / 31.7 mm sleeve.

Not just for imaging — a telescope for visual observation.

The SJH-75UF supports eyepiece use as well. With a Strehl ratio reaching 99.2%, it delivers pin-sharp, needle-point star images. Lunar craters, planetary belts, and the fine details of nebulae and star clusters all reveal themselves with striking clarity.

Multiple internal baffles, a long dew shield, and special low-reflection anodizing on select lens spacers and baffle rings combine to suppress stray light and deliver outstanding contrast. The full ULR coating across every lens surface keeps transmission loss to a minimum — faint targets stay bright and subtle gradations are preserved naturally.

The 50.8 mm sleeve and 31.7 mm adapter are included as standard. You can enjoy visual observation with your own eyepieces from day one.

* Star diagonals and similar devices are not supported.

CHARTSystem Chart System Chart
SJH-75UF system chart — camera adapters, filter drawers, off-axis guiders and sleeve configurations

CMOS, DSLR, and Visual — All in One

The SJH-75UF comes standard with an M48 thread and 50.8 mm / 31.7 mm sleeve connections. As shown above, camera adapters, filter adapters, filter drawers and off-axis guiders can be combined flexibly.

From astronomical CMOS cameras to DSLR imaging and visual observation with eyepieces — configure the system to suit your needs.

* Accessories shown in the diagram (camera adapters, extension tubes, filter drawers, etc.) are sold separately.

OPT.Optional Accessories Optional Accessories
M54 Filter Adapter
Coming Soon

M54 Filter Adapter(release planned)

An adapter that connects the camera with the larger M54 thread instead of M48. This further improves usability when shooting with full-frame cameras. Supports M52 filters.

Engineered to Unleash the Full Optical Potential

Internal stray-light suppression, focuser rigidity, and rotator precision — to maximize the optical potential, we obsessed over the parts you don't see.

SEC. 01Special Low-Reflection Anodizing Low-Reflection Anodizing
Standard anodizing vs. special low-reflection anodizing

Left: standard matte anodizing. Right: the special low-reflection anodizing used on the SJH-75UF (in-house comparison, same conditions).

Suppression of Stray Light

Select lens spacers and baffle rings inside the tube utilize a special low-reflection anodizing that suppresses stray reflection more effectively than standard matte anodizing. By eliminating off-axis ghosting, flare and halation caused by stray light bouncing inside the tube, it reveals subtle detail in faint nebulae and improves contrast on dimmer stars.

Quality of internal finish — invisible on any spec sheet — is what allows the optics to fully express their performance.

SEC. 02Full ULR Coating Ultra Low Reflection Coating
ULR (Ultra Low Reflection) coating on the SJH-75UF objective lens

Front objective lens. ULR coating keeps surface reflection extremely low.

ULR Coating Designed for the SJH-75UF

Every lens surface of the SJH-75UF receives a ULR (Ultra Low Reflection) coating designed specifically for this telescope. Optimized for the glass type, curvature and spectral characteristics of each element, this ultra-low-reflection coating dramatically reduces the light lost at every air-glass interface — so faint nebulae and subtle color gradients reach the field at their full original brightness and contrast.

Suppressing surface reflection also makes ghosting and flare around bright stars far less visible. The coating draws out everything the optical design has to give.

SEC. 03High-Rigidity Dual-Speed Focuser R&P Dual-Speed Focuser
SJH-75UF focuser assembly

Rack-and-pinion dual-speed focuser

Exceptional Rigidity and Micro-Precision Focusing for Heavy Equipment

A high-rigidity rack-and-pinion focuser incorporating a linear guide rail. Even with a heavy full-frame CMOS camera and accessories attached, both the tactile feel of focusing and the payload holding force are maintained. The dual-speed mechanism enables coarse and fine motion for precise focus control.

From the feel of the rotator and the focuser's lock-down to the precision of the drawtube travel — every unit is adjusted and verified one by one.

Drawtube linear guide rail
Linear guide rail on the drawtube prevents twisting and flexure
Precision rack-and-pinion focuser
Precision brass rack-and-pinion gearing
Commercial motorized focuser (ZWO EAF) attached
Compatible with commercial motorized focusers such as the ZWO EAF (sold separately)
SEC. 04Ready to Mount, Right Out of the Box Ready to Mount
SJH-75UF with tube rings, top plate and dovetail bar attached, plus accessory example

With the included tube rings, top plate and dovetail bar attached.

Everything you need for imaging — in the box.

The SJH-75UF ships with the accessories you need in the field. Tube rings, top plate, dovetail bar, finder shoe — all the essentials sold separately by most manufacturers are included.

Mount it on an equatorial mount the day it arrives, and add a finder or guide scope smoothly. No guesswork about what else to buy before you can start — experience the SJH-75UF's optical performance straight away.

* A separate camera adapter is required when attaching a DSLR/mirrorless camera.

* Equatorial mount, camera, and motorized focuser are sold separately.

Standard top plate close-up
Top plate — M5 / M6 tapped holes accommodate a variety of accessories
Tube rings, top plate, nameplate and focuser detail
Precise finish on the tube rings, top plate, and focuser
01 / Tube Ring

Tube Rings

Two-piece aluminum rings hold the tube securely. Open and close with the hand knobs — no tools required. Serves as the mounting base for the top plate and dovetail bar.

02 / Top Plate

Top Plate

Accommodates a guide scope or additional equipment. The high-rigidity plate keeps your setup balanced when expanded.

03 / Dovetail Bar

Dovetail Bar

A 45 mm narrow dovetail plate. Fits directly into the clamps of major equatorial mounts for broad compatibility.

04 / Finder Base

Finder Shoe

Includes a standard finder shoe for attaching a finder or compact guide scope, making target acquisition smooth.

Tainai Factory, Niigata — Rigorous In-House Assembly & Inspection in Japan

The highest-quality components, precisely assembled by skilled technicians — that is what unlocks the full potential of an exceptional optical design.

Lens inspection process

Lens inspection / SIGHTRON JAPAN manufacturing facility, Tainai, Niigata, Japan

MADE IN JAPAN — Hand-Finished, One Unit at a Time

From optical assembly tolerances and focuser torque adjustment to rotator function checks — every item is verified in a strict final inspection before each unit ships.

Each product comes with a 5-year warranty so you can keep using it with confidence. As a domestic manufacturer in Japan, we maintain full repair and maintenance support.

In
Japan
MADE IN JAPAN
5yr Warranty
1×1 Per-unit inspection

Specifications

Optics & Performance

Aperture 75 mm
Focal Length 375 mm
Focal Ratio 1:5 (F5.0)
Optical Design 6-element 6-group SD apochromat
Coating Full ULR coating
Image Circle φ44 mm (full-frame compatible)
Relative Illumination approx. 90%
On-axis Spot Diameter 0.67 μm (design value)

Mechanics & Accessories

Weight approx. 4.3 kg (excluding tube rings and plates)
Tube Outer Diameter 100 mm
Dew Shield Diameter 115 mm
Overall Length 376 mm (dew shield retracted, to 31.7 mm adapter)
472 mm (dew shield extended, to 31.7 mm adapter)
Drawtube Travel approx. 58 mm
Back Focus Distance approx. 25.7 mm (from the 31.7 mm adapter face)
approx. 105.4 mm (from the rotator rear face)
Focuser Rack-and-Pinion dual-speed
Motorized Focuser Compatible with commercial motorized focusers such as the ZWO EAF
Rotator 360° rotator, standard
Dew Shield Retractable (lockable when extended)
Camera Thread M48 × P0.75
Sleeve Connection 50.8 mm / 31.7 mm
Included Accessories Tube rings / top plate / dovetail bar / finder shoe
Country of Manufacture Japan (Tainai factory, Niigata)
Warranty 5 years

* Spot diameter and relative illumination are design values from optical simulation.

DIM.Dimensional Drawing Dimensional Drawing
SJH-75UF dimensional drawing — overall length 472 mm (376 mm with dew shield retracted), dew shield diameter φ115 mm

Overall tube dimensional drawing (units: mm). Length 472 mm / 376 mm with dew shield retracted, dew shield diameter φ115 mm.

DETAIL / Eyepiece Unit

Eyepiece Unit Detail Drawing

SJH-75UF eyepiece unit detail — rotator and focuser dimensions

A Guide for Back-Focus Calculations

Dimensions of the rotator, focuser and drawtube section. Use them when planning back-focus for CMOS cameras, filter drawers, and other accessories.

Back Focus
approx. 25.7 mm (from the 31.7 mm adapter face)
approx. 105.4 mm (from the rotator rear face)
DIM.Included Plates — Dimensions Included Plates Dimensional Drawing
Top Plate

Top Plate

SJH-75UF top plate dimensional drawing — M5/M6 mounting hole layout

Size 100×40×10 mm. Tapped holes: 6 × M5 and 12 × M6. Accommodates a finder shoe and various accessories.

Dovetail Bar

Dovetail Bar (45 mm narrow plate)

SJH-75UF included dovetail bar dimensional drawing — 45 mm narrow plate, mounting hole layout

45 mm narrow plate, overall length 200 mm. 8 × φ6.5 mm through-holes and 6 × M4 tapped holes.

Everything in One Telescope

The SJH-75UF combines the peak of our optical design with a full set of standard accessories that let you start imaging right away.

01 / Optics

6-Element Ultimate Optical Design

An ultra flat-field design delivers 0.67 μm at center and 1.31 μm at the edge without any added field corrector. A no-compromise SD/ED glass configuration.

02 / Equipment

Comprehensive Standard Accessories

Tube rings, top plate, dovetail bar, and finder shoe — all included as standard. Mount it on an equatorial mount the moment it arrives.

03 / Internal

No-Compromise Internal Quality

Special low-reflection anodizing inside the tube, plus a full ULR coating across every lens surface. Quality pursued even where the spec sheet can't show it.

04 / Made in JP

Made in Japan, 5-Year Warranty

Inspected one unit at a time at our Tainai factory. A 5-year warranty and domestic maintenance program support long-term ownership.

MAP in US
4,999 USD
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