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FCT-114D Refractor Telescope

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Category: Refractor Telescope

Takahashi FCT-114D Fluorite Apochromatic Refractor

114mm • f/7 • Premium 3-Element Optical System

Experience exceptional optical performance with the Takahashi FCT-114D, a precision-engineered fluorite apochromatic refractor designed for both demanding visual observers and astrophotographers.

Part of the next-generation FCT-D series, this telescope combines legendary Takahashi optics with a lightweight, highly portable design—delivering outstanding color correction, sharpness, and contrast across the entire field.

Key Features

Premium Fluorite Optics
A 3-element (triplet) apochromatic design featuring a fluorite lens element ensures superior color correction and razor-sharp images with minimal chromatic aberration.

114mm Aperture, f/7 Performance
With an 800mm focal length and f/7 focal ratio, the FCT-114D strikes an ideal balance between wide-field imaging and high-resolution observation.

Lightweight & Portable
Weighing approximately 5–5.5 kg, this large-aperture refractor is easy to transport and set up—perfect for both backyard sessions and dark-sky travel.

Two Configurations Available

  • FCT-114DS – Optimized for visual observation
  • FCT-114DF – Designed for astrophotography and imaging setups

Built for Visual & Imaging Excellence

Whether you're exploring lunar detail, resolving planetary features, or capturing deep-sky objects, the FCT-114D delivers the optical precision Takahashi is known for.

  • High contrast and edge-to-edge clarity
  • Excellent correction for astrophotography
  • Stable performance across varying conditions
Feature Details
Optical Design 3-Element Fluorite Apochromatic Refractor
Aperture 114mm
Focal Length 800mm
Focal Ratio f/7
Tube Length DS: 824–913mm / DF: 826–915mm
Weight DS: ~5.3 kg / DF: ~5.5 kg
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Nicholas U. ★★★★★

The focus snaps into place with a satisfying click, and the 3-element fluorite optics deliver views so sharp it feels like I’m seeing the moon for the first time—absolutely worth the investment for the clarity alone.

Natalie Z. ★★★★★

The 3-element fluorite optics are noticeably sharper than any doublet I've used. Even at f/7, the views of Jupiter showed crisp banding and the moons were perfect pinpoints. A serious step up in image quality for planetary observing.

Lily ★★★★★

I finally got this set up under a dark sky last weekend, and the star images are razor-sharp across the entire field, even at high power. The focuser is silky smooth with zero image shift when swapping eyepieces.