Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a finder and wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it. Here is what I have Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer! Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star party eyepiece. 5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax. 32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I just want to see the real estate to find an object. Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much difference between them. Thoughts? Sent from my iPad
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From: jayleads@gmail.com Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a finder and wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it.
Here is what I have
Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer!
Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star party eyepiece.
5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax.
32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I just want to see the real estate to find an object.
Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much difference between them. Thoughts?
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Well, I went with the 27mm Panoptic. Sent from my iPad On Apr 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
He he he he
From: jayleads@gmail.com Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a finder and wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it.
Here is what I have
Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer!
Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star party eyepiece.
5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax.
32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I just want to see the real estate to find an object.
Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much difference between them. Thoughts?
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I would say the 27mm but I am a 2" eyepiece snob.
Well, I went with the 27mm Panoptic.
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On Apr 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
He he he he
From: jayleads@gmail.com Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a finder and wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it.
Here is what I have
Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer!
Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star party eyepiece.
5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax.
32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I just want to see the real estate to find an object.
Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much difference between them. Thoughts?
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Thanks Erik. I went with the 27 because in reading reviews it had the edge for eye relief, slightly (not much) larger FOV, the TFOV was slightly larger and I think it will fulfill the role of finder just fine while also serving as a wide angle piece. I didn't want to spend the $600 or so for a Nagler or Ethos so I think the 27 Pan will serve nicely. On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would say the 27mm but I am a 2" eyepiece snob.
Well, I went with the 27mm Panoptic.
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On Apr 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
He he he he
From: jayleads@gmail.com Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a finder and wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it.
Here is what I have
Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer!
Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star party eyepiece.
5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax.
32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I just want to see the real estate to find an object.
Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much difference between them. Thoughts?
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I have the 27mm also, it is my favorite eyepeice, also very good for solar viewing. Seems the new naglers have gotten to heavy, I like to change eyepieces with messing with balance.
Thanks Erik. I went with the 27 because in reading reviews it had the
edge for eye relief, slightly (not much) larger FOV, the TFOV was slightly larger and I think it will fulfill the role of finder just fine while also serving as a wide angle piece. I didn't want to spend the $600 or so for a Nagler or Ethos so I think the 27 Pan will serve nicely.
On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would say the 27mm but I am a 2" eyepiece snob.
Well, I went with the 27mm Panoptic.
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On Apr 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>
wrote:
He he he he
From: jayleads@gmail.com Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a finder
and
wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it.
Here is what I have
Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer!
Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star party eyepiece.
5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax.
32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I just want to see the real estate to find an object.
Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much difference between them. Thoughts?
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I love my 27mm Panoptic. However, I want to compare it to a friend's 26mm Nagler to see the differences and if there weight issues that need to be addressed. It's nice to try things out before you buy. Debbie On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I have the 27mm also, it is my favorite eyepeice, also very good for solar viewing. Seems the new naglers have gotten to heavy, I like to change eyepieces with messing with balance.
Thanks Erik. I went with the 27 because in reading reviews it had the
edge for eye relief, slightly (not much) larger FOV, the TFOV was slightly larger and I think it will fulfill the role of finder just fine while also serving as a wide angle piece. I didn't want to spend the $600 or so for a Nagler or Ethos so I think the 27 Pan will serve nicely.
On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would say the 27mm but I am a 2" eyepiece snob.
Well, I went with the 27mm Panoptic.
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On Apr 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>
wrote:
He he he he
From: jayleads@gmail.com Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a finder
and
wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it.
Here is what I have
Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer!
Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star party eyepiece.
5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax.
32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I just want to see the real estate to find an object.
Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much difference between them. Thoughts?
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I would bet the 26 Nagler is nicer, but there is a point where wider field of view makes little difference. It seems once you get around a 2 degree field, most objects are framed nicely. The next useful jump seems to come around at about a 4 degree field, which very few telescopes are capable of delivering. It is not Naglers that deliver a 4 degree actual field of view, except in guide scopes. A Nagler used for a guide scope would be a sign of a real gear "junky" indeed. It would be quite a sight though. I did meet an individual who prided himself in owning every Nagler.
I gets down to your optical system but I doubt the added field of view with the 26 Nagler is worth twice the cost for most optical systems. I will keep the Naglers I have but doubt I will add any to my collection. I love my 27mm Panoptic. However, I want to compare it to a friend's 26mm
Nagler to see the differences and if there weight issues that need to be addressed. It's nice to try things out before you buy.
Debbie
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I have the 27mm also, it is my favorite eyepeice, also very good for solar viewing. Seems the new naglers have gotten to heavy, I like to change eyepieces with messing with balance.
Thanks Erik. I went with the 27 because in reading reviews it had the
edge for eye relief, slightly (not much) larger FOV, the TFOV was slightly larger and I think it will fulfill the role of finder just fine while also serving as a wide angle piece. I didn't want to spend the $600 or so for a Nagler or Ethos so I think the 27 Pan will serve nicely.
On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would say the 27mm but I am a 2" eyepiece snob.
Well, I went with the 27mm Panoptic.
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On Apr 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>
wrote:
He he he he
> From: jayleads@gmail.com > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 > To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm > > Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a
finder and
> wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to > the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on > back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch > to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if > you have an opinion I'd like to hear it. > > Here is what I have > > Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock > runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was > destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to > Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer! > > Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently > selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at > The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star > party eyepiece. > > 5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought > this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably > keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax. > > 32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I > just want to see the real estate to find an object. > > Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a > wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that > way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to > put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while > observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better > while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go > for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much > difference between them. Thoughts? > > Sent from my iPad > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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On 4/18/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I did meet an individual who prided himself in owning every Nagler.
Funny, I pride myself on not having ever owned any Nagler! I purchased my wide-angle eyepieces before the Naglers really caught on. Having used many of them (being impressed a time or two, and scratching my head a couple of times, as well), I just never could rationalize the cost for the benefit. That said, if you have the disposable income, they aren't bad. Soft in the center, not a planetary eyepiece by any means. Maybe the newer formulations have corrected that shortcoming. The Panoptics are much sharper than the Naglers.
I got my Naglers when they were still a little over $200, the price today is not attractive to me.
On 4/18/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I did meet an individual who prided himself in owning every Nagler.
Funny, I pride myself on not having ever owned any Nagler!
I purchased my wide-angle eyepieces before the Naglers really caught on. Having used many of them (being impressed a time or two, and scratching my head a couple of times, as well), I just never could rationalize the cost for the benefit. That said, if you have the disposable income, they aren't bad. Soft in the center, not a planetary eyepiece by any means. Maybe the newer formulations have corrected that shortcoming.
The Panoptics are much sharper than the Naglers.
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OK so what are the favorite EP's that SLAS'ers use ?? I like my TMB 40mm and 17 Nagler
The 17 Nagler is my second favorite, I still have a 12 and 16. The 16 is likely going to the swap meet.
OK so what are the favorite EP's that SLAS'ers use ?? I like my
TMB 40mm and 17 Nagler
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It is a tossup between my Pentax 3.5XW, 5.0XW, 7.0XW, 10XW and my 14XW. :) Steve
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:14:08 -1000 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com From: ratkwski@hawaii.rr.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm
OK so what are the favorite EP's that SLAS'ers use ?? I like my TMB 40mm and 17 Nagler
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20 years or so ago Meade (still respectable then) would often have very good deals at RTMC. One year they were closing out the earlier versions of their super wide-angle and ultra-wide angle eyepieces, those without the rubber eyecups. On that occasion I bought the 2" 32 SWA and both the 14 and 8.8 UWA eyepieces. I think I paid about $50 each. The following year I bought the 18 and 13.8 SWA and the 4.7 and 6.7 UWA, all 1-1/4" eyepieces. On my Newtonian scopes (10" and 12.5") I use the 14 UWA almost exclusively. On my 8" SCT I use the 18 and 13.8 SWA most of the time and on occasion the 4.7 and 6.7 UWA if the seeing will allow. I also have a 31 Plossl and a 35 Erfle that I use for wide-angle viewing when hunting difficult objects. In addition to these I have Meade Super Plossls, from the 32 to the 9.7. I rarely use those but I keep them for the odd occasion. So, to answer Rob: With all of these to choose from my favorite is the 14mm UWA. Years ago Brent Watson and I compared it side-by-side with a 13mm Nagler. The Meade was definitely sharper, but the Nagler coatings seemed to be a bit better. I prefer the sharper image to what I thought was a very slight difference in contrast. If I had the money I might consider buying a set of eyepieces with longer eye relief for use with my glasses, but it's a very minor issue with the eyepieces that I own. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rob Ratkowski Photography Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:14 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm OK so what are the favorite EP's that SLAS'ers use ?? I like my TMB 40mm and 17 Nagler _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1321 / Virus Database: 1500/3583 - Release Date: 04/19/11
I really like my 5mm, 7mm, 10mm and 14mm Pentax XW's. I think I'll really like the 27mm Panoptic. Though not perfect I like my 32mm Q70 as an inexpensive finder and again, not perfect but I do like my Stratus EP's that are for sale. They will go to the swap meet and if not sold there to CloudyNights where I know they'll go quick. Sent from my iPad On Apr 19, 2011, at 3:14 PM, Rob Ratkowski Photography <ratkwski@hawaii.rr.com> wrote:
OK so what are the favorite EP's that SLAS'ers use ?? I like my TMB 40mm and 17 Nagler
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Not having ever tried Pentax EP's I can't say I have mostly TV's, TMB's, and a few of other decent manufacture. I like wide low power views, then pop to higher powers as conditions permit usual tops here is about 400X and on the 'Epic' (maybe 1X a year) nights we can go to 800X fairly easy I usually work between 60x to 275X. Bottom line good glass is good glass!! Aloha Rob
Aloha I like my 24 Pan for travel but me too a snob w/ 2" EP's 40 + 30 TMB's, 20UO, 17 Nagler I use my 1 1/4"s for when I travel w/ my C5 I'll use the 24Pan, 13Nagler and 7Williams UWAN all wide field, good optics, small and fit in the scope case Aloha Rob
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