William Optics Mighty Cat 71 WIFD f/3.2 Full Frame (30th Anniversary Limited Edition)
- SKU:
- WO-T-MightyCat-71-30A
- Availability:
- Limited Edition New Release! Accepting Order Now!
- Weight:
- 5.00 KGS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Accepting Order Now! First Come First Serve, Very Limited Quantity Available
The William Optics Mighty Cat 71 · 30 Years Anniversary Limited Edition is a groundbreaking 71mm apochromatic astrograph engineered to redefine ultra-fast deep-sky imaging. Celebrating three decades of optical innovation, this exclusive 100-set limited run features a custom "Cosmic Visitor" design adorned with intricate extraterrestrial motifs — a tribute to 30 years of peering into the unknown and chasing the mysteries of the universe. It introduces an unprecedented, record-breaking f/3.2 focal ratio—the fastest telescope William Optics has ever created—while featuring a 43.2mm image circle and the patented WIFD internal focusing system.
The ultra-fast f/3.2 optical system drastically reduces required exposure times, helping capture faint nebulae, dark dust lanes, and expansive celestial structures in a fraction of the time. With its flat-field 7-element optics, stable internal focusing, and a playful design that hints at technology from another world, the Mighty Cat 71 Anniversary Edition is built for demanding deep-sky imaging with modern full-frame and cropped-sensor camera systems.
Highlights of the Mighty Cat 71 WIFD F/3.2 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
- 7 elements Advanced Petzval flat field design
- Super ED Glass x2, Lanthanum Glass x2, X-Element x3
- WO Internal Focus Design (WIFD), compatible with motorised focuser
- Extremely fast focal ratio f/3.2
- Full frame format coverage (43.2mm)
- Anti-Shrink Lens Cell Technology
- Sensor Tilt eXterminator (STX)
- Interchangeable camera mount (Canon EF, RF / Nikon F,Z / Sony E / Pentax K / M4/3 / Fujifilm X)
- Compatible with any 48mm (2") imaging filter
- Super bright Bahtinov mask + lens cap
- Field rotator
- 4.1kg only including mounting base (OTA only 3.38kg)
Exclusive features of the Mighty Cat 71 WIFD F/3.2 APO:
- F/3.2 Advanced Petzval Design
- Sensor Tilt Corrector (STX)
- Full frame format coverage
- WO patented innovative internal focus design (WIFD)
Package Includes:
- Mighty Cat 71 APO WIFD 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
- WO lens cap with bahtinov Mask
- Mounting rings with Saddle Handle Bar
- Camera Angle Rotator
- Sensor Tilt eXterminator (STX)
- Vixen Style Dovetail Plat
- M48 and M54 adapters
- Soft carrying case
- Allen key set
Optical Diagrams
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William Optics Mighty-Cat 71 Specifications
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Lens Type
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7 Elements Advanced Petzval Design |
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Focal Length
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230 mm |
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Diameter
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71 mm |
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Focal Ratio
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f/3.2 |
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Image Circle
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43.2 mm |
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Focuser
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WIFD R&P Focuser
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Focuser Travel Length
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0-35 mm |
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Adapter Included
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Sensor Tilt Xterminator
Rotator
M54 Camera Adapter
M48 Camera Adapter
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Optional Flattener
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No Flattener Required
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Camera Format
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Full Frame
APS-C
M4/3
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Total Weight
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4.1 kg / 9.04 lbs |
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OTA Weight
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3.38 kg / 7.45 lbs |
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Tube Length
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315 mm |