CHF 2'089
In stock with supplier (usual lead time approx. 10 working days)
Visit Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX is a top-quality triplet apochromatic refractor, designed for the most demanding astrophotographers and visual observers who demand impeccable optical precision. With an aperture of 120 mm, a focal length of 840 mm (f/7), professional-grade CNC mechanics and FPL-53 ED lenses, it stands at the top of the Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX range.
Available for pre-order - Delivery scheduled for October 2025.
Featuring an apochromatic triplet lens with integrated Japanese glass Ohara FPL-53Esprit-120EDX offers perfect correction of chromatic aberrations. Even the brightest stars are rendered with exceptional sharpness, free from colored bangs. Optical surfaces are treated with MHTC (Metallic High-Transmission Coating), which guarantees 99.5 luminous transmittance % and remarkable contrast across the entire field.
The bezel is equipped with a Linear Power 3" eyepiece holder 11:1 double-speed CNC rack-and-pinion system, designed to support heavy cameras without bending. It features a double rotation The focuser itself can be rotated, as can the output adapter, to facilitate camera orientation. The sliding mist guardThe machined aluminum clamps feature a handle compatible with accessory mountings.
With its f/7 ratio, the Esprit-120EDX offers an ideal combination of resolution and field of view. It is fully compatible with large-format sensors thanks to its optional correctors: a dedicated field flattener (ref. 20189) or a reducer/corrector 0.77x (ref. 20095) to accelerate the optical system to around f/5.4. A considerable asset for wide-field deep-sky imaging.
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Triplet ED apochromatic refractor (Super APO) |
| Opening | 120 mm |
| Focal length | 840 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/7 |
| ED glass | Ohara FPL-53 |
| Lens holder | 3" Dual-Speed 11:1 CNC rack, rotary + rotary adapter |
| Fog screen | Sliding |
| Tube weight | 9.6 kg |
| Tube length | 710 mm (retracted), 810 mm (extended) |
| Light transmission | 99.5 % (MHTC treatment) |
| Dovetail | 75 mm Losmandy type |
Supplied without eyepiece, finder or angled return. Accessories available separately.
Visit Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX is one of the best choices available for experienced astrophotographers looking for a reliable, rigid and ultra-high-performance instrument. Its image quality rivals that of brand-name scopes costing three times as much, while retaining the flexibility and robustness for which Sky-Watcher is renowned.
Pre-order now from Deep Space Astronomy - Delivery scheduled for October 2025.
