SWAROVSKI OPTIK TLS APO 30mm Digiscoping Lens for ATX / STX Spotting Scopes

BH #SWTLSAATX • MFR #49312
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK TLS APO 30mm Digiscoping Lens for ATX / STX Spotting Scopes
Key Features
  • For ATX / STX
  • Compatible with APS/DX Sensor Cameras
  • Included DRX Eyepiece Adapter Sleeve
  • Camera and T-Ring Required
The Swarovski TLS APO 30mm Digiscoping Lens for ATX / STX spotting scopes is a proprietary adapter used to connect a DSLR or mirrorless camera body with APS-size sensors to the viewing module of ATX / STX series spotting scopes. When the TLS APO, T2 adapter, and camera body are mounted to the spotting scope eyepiece, users are treated to a truly stunning digiscoping experience. The TLS APO has a 30mm lens that perfectly aligns the camera sensor with the focal plane of the transmitted image. Regardless of the camera used, you will capture contrast-rich and sharp video and still images using the premium optics of your Swarovski spotting scope. A camera and T2 camera adapter are required to complete the Swarovski digiscoping system, and are not included.
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK TLS APO Overview

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The Swarovski TLS APO 30mm Digiscoping Lens for ATX / STX spotting scopes is a proprietary adapter used to connect a DSLR or mirrorless camera body with APS-size sensors to the viewing module of ATX / STX series spotting scopes. When the TLS APO, T2 adapter, and camera body are mounted to the spotting scope eyepiece, users are treated to a truly stunning digiscoping experience. The TLS APO has a 30mm lens that perfectly aligns the camera sensor with the focal plane of the transmitted image. Regardless of the camera used, you will capture contrast-rich and sharp video and still images using the premium optics of your Swarovski spotting scope. A camera and T2 camera adapter are required to complete the Swarovski digiscoping system, and are not included.

Compatibility
  • ATX / STX spotting scopes
  • DSLR and mirrorless cameras with APS-size sensors
Optical Performance
  • The apochromatic optics ensure that image quality from your scope will not be degraded by the TLS APO adapter. Capture the same stunning images with your digital camera that you see through the eyepiece
Effective Focal Length
  • 65/85mm objective: 1125-2700mm
  • 95mm objective: 1350-3150
Functionality
  • Switching between the spotting scope's modular eyepiece and a camera rig is easy due to the slide-down mount system on the adapter sleeve
UPC: 708026493126

SWAROVSKI OPTIK TLS APO Reviews

Returned

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-12

I returned this for the 45 mm & glad I did :~)

Easy to use, great images

By AK
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-10-30

This adapter is well engineered and is a breeze to interchange between having the camera on the scope and having the camera off the scope for regular viewing. Images through the adapter are clear and as seen. This adapter unit makes it easy to take stunning images through your high quality optics. I'm currently using it to perform spectroscopy of stars.

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If you use a Canon 7D and just the TLS APO, ...

If you use a Canon 7D and just the TLS APO, should you get a clear photo, or is it slightly blurry like mine turns out? Photos are good on the scope, just concerned something is wrong with my adapter or the way I am using it
Asked by: Anonymous
I cannot answer your question without knowing what scope you are using.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2019-05-06

Will the 30mm TLS APO fit onto the Swarovski ...

Will the 30mm TLS APO fit onto the Swarovski STR80 with the 20-60x eyepiece attached?
Asked by: Christian
The Swarovski TLS APO 30mm Digiscoping Lens for ATX / STX Spotting Scopes BH #SWTLSAATX • MFR #49312 will fit the ATX / STX spotting scopes
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-10-19

Is the 30mm TLS APO compatible with the Swarovski ...

Is the 30mm TLS APO compatible with the Swarovski STR80 with the 20-60x eyepiece attached?
Asked by: Christian
According to Swarovski the Swarovski TLS APO 30mm Digiscoping Lens for ATX / STX Spotting Scopes BH #SWTLSAATX • MFR #49312 is only compatible with the ATX / STX spotting scopes
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-10-19

Which Swarovski adapter, 23mm or 30mm, should be ...

Which Swarovski adapter, 23mm or 30mm, should be used for a Canon R7?
Asked by: Bob
The Swarovski TLS APO 30mm Digiscoping Lens is the correct size for the Canon R7. Plus a T-mount ring such as this: https://bhpho.to/3LWKjbx
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-03-27

question

What adapter would be used for this for a Nikon V2 camera?
Asked by: Virginia W.
With your camera I would use the swaroski flip-up camera mount this mount allows you to use the cameras own lens whitch means you have appiture control witch you don't have with the TLS APO
Answered by: MACK G.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Can these be used on a Canon R6 full frame ...

Can these be used on a Canon R6 full frame mirrorless?
Asked by: Mark D
According to Swarovski: Its excellent optical quality makes it particularly attractive to the most discerning digiscopers who want to use system cameras (23mm), APS-C/DX single-lens reflex cameras (30mm) or full-frame cameras (43mm). It would seem that the 43mm version of the TLS APO would be most appropriate for a full frame mirrorless.
Answered by: Ferris
Date published: 2025-05-21

question

I recently bought a Canon 5d Mark iii. I started with teh the EOS 7d and the TLS APO. When I fit the TLS APO on the Canon 5d I get a lot of vignetting. Is this because it is a full frame camera ? and what can be done aganinst it? With the 7d I had no problem. Just poor image quality with the TLS APO ;-((Ger
Asked by: Ger B.
Your right about the vignetting. The APO is designed for a crop sensor camera like the 7D. However, there is a work around if you want to use it on your 5D. Go to the fourth menu in the Settings menu and change theAspect ratio. I would do some test shots to see which one you like best. the other option is of coursecropping the pic your editing software. BTW I sold my Spotting Scope gear. Hope tis helps.
Answered by: Robert J K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can I use these TLS APO Digiscope Lense for my Canon EOS M6 with a good result?
Asked by: Ingvar B.
Hello Ingvar - yes, your M6 has the APS-C sized sensor, so the TLS APO 30 is the model that is optimized to work best with it. You would also need a T-mount (also called T-2 mount) for Canon EOS in order to attach the TLS APO 30 to the camera body. The TLS APO 30 is in fact a 30mm pancake type lens that is securely mounted in a rugged, waterproof housing that attaches directly to the spotting scope. Once assembled, the EOS M6, TLS APO 30, and the spotting scope are now a Super Telephoto system. The actual focal length and f/stop of the lens will depend on exactly which spotting scope model you own, and what power the eyepiece is set at.All three of the TLS APO lenses were optimized for use on the X-series (ATX, STX) Modular Spotting Scopes, but they will also do excellent work on the older S-series (ATS, STS, ATM, STM) spotting scopes. One important note - since the X-scopes and the S-scopes use a different attachment ring for the TLS APO, you would order the TLS APO 30 for your specific spotting scope type. Optically, for photography, the Modular 95 (ATX or STX) is the winner in both lens speed and resolution. However, the Modular 85 does have a shorter minimum focusing distance (10.5 feet for the 85, 15 feet for the 95) in case you are planning on using the system for photographing small, close subjects like dragonflies or butterflies.
Answered by: CLAYTON T. Swarovski Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28
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