How to Use a Camera Lens With an Astronomy Camera
Pairing a camera lens with an astronomy camera has become highly popular for both beginner and expert astrophotographers alike. With fast focal ratios, affordability, and a variety of focal lengths available, camera lenses can be a powerful tool for capturing wide views of the cosmos!
Looking to use your astronomy camera with a camera lens, but aren’t sure how to set it up or what gear you’ll need? We’ve got you covered! In this guide, we’ll go over things like:
- Camera lens vs. telescope: pros & cons
- How to select a camera lens for astrophotography
- What is flange focal distance?
- Best camera lenses for astrophotography
- How to connect your astronomy camera to a camera lens
- Mounting solutions for astrophotography camera lenses
Note: This guide is about using astronomy cameras with camera lenses on a tracking mount for deep-sky astrophotography. It does not cover