I think its going to be a great zoom for its price vs all round quality but I have a ways to go on those darker nites. by GONKO Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:50 pm, Post Sorry I know this is covered in various existing posts. This item: SVBONY Telescopes Eyepieces 1.25 inches Eyepiece 68 Degree Ultra Wide Angle 9mm Focal Length Multi Coated $5499 Celestron NexYZ 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter $8500 SVBONY Red Laser Collimator for Newtonian Reflector Marca Telescope Alignment 1.25 inches 7 Bright Levels Triple Cemented Lens with 2 inches Adapter $4599 Now to try them, hopefully under the black, black skize at my camp and eventually compare them with my other great zooms. I think that would matter if you try to use a pair in a binoviewer. by GONKO Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:04 am, Post 1; 2; Just thinking out loud about how I would evaluate them from specs. Here's a thread on CN from two years ago on this very subject. I have the 9, 12, 18 and 25 mm XCel LX EPs. It will fit any of the standard 1.25 eyepieces in the market. I have two zooms both SvBony which I use my PST and the 90mm Achro frac. Powered by Invision Community. Sorry I know this is covered in various existing posts. And this with that very strong wind blowing on my rather lite mount and small scope. Select . 183,21 19%OFF | SVBONY SV215 1.25" 3mm-8mm Planetary Zooms Eyepiece for High Power Lunar and Planetary Observing The SvBony 68 is the same eyepiece as the 66 they list just with a fancier barrel. by Lady Fraktor Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:10 am, Post Time will tell when my viewing gets well underway as to visual performance vs .. ? Their other size 8-24 is about the size of the 10-30 but with a larger FOV. It should be available by the end of the year. I'm narrowed down to a svbony and celestron zoom. I was then going to couple this with my existing barlow and and BST 25mm or a superplossi 32mm. One is the enhanced model SV171 8-24mm and the other the SV170 10-30mm both for a total of about $150 C., not bad again ? The problem is the Svbonys do not work well below f8 focal ratio scopes. this write up and experiences are not for the perfectionist types and there are a few, nothing really pleases them except top of the line and associated high $s, its for the good old but great average astronomers. 1. The eyepiece is also visually appealing, which is apparently an important criterion for me Regarding settling times, I agree. 15%off. Things tend to get slow once they hit customs here tho lol. Mainly for exposing doubles, general exploring and without having to swap out eyepieces is an appeal. Celestron 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiece. by Bigzmey Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:26 pm, Post The Celestron, Meade and Tele Vue zooms are all supplied with folding rubber eyecups, while the Vixen features a superior twist-up rubber eye guard. I consider my Celestron to be comparable to my Plossls, which is to say I consider it quite good. I consider the ES 82s to be a bit better than the Plossls. If I owned a f5 reflector scope I would get a few X-Cel LX eyepieces and a barlow. Do you have a Baader (or any other Zoom) to compare it against? The Agena/Celestron/Starguider/Zhumel 8-24mm and this new Svbony SV171 are on my "short" list. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. PS: Notice the ball cap in the background, a fan since the mid 50s ! The only comparisons were a few that I read but it sure is a solidly built ep and cursory views at the top of distant white pines etc. by PalomarJack Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:06 pm, Post This section is just to get you up to speed. Posted 01 September 2020 - 09:26 AM Here are the 2 Svbony zoom eps I ordered, they came from China to my mail box this morning, ordering to delivery took 11 days incl. Post I am really looking forward to future comparisons from you in this thread One more a little closer from a slightly different angle and eyecups screwed up and ready ! by Lady Fraktor Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:55 pm, Post They state free return for up to 15 days of receipt. For more information, please see our by notFritzArgelander Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:25 am, Post I have a heritage 130p and looking at my first eyepiece upgrade. I think if they sort out the glare issues, everyone is going to own one of these. However hard to find specific advise on this. That is why the 68 are only $3USD more in cost. Hopefully this is a good one. Let me also say, as a bit of a disclaimer, that this write up and experiences are not for the perfectionist types and there are a few, nothing really pleases them except top of the line and associated high $s, its for the good old but great average astronomers. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. I guess I'll give the svbony a pass. They are both rather heavy, very solidly built, both show great workmanship and the glass looks excellent and well coated ( they even came with cleaning cloths ) under my initial, cursory glances ! Sorry I can't compare it with the Svbony or Celestron as I haven't tried them. We all have our desires and needs that govern them. If you can get an image of a quality similar to a Plossl you have a very nice optical instrument. Interesting discussion on Cloudy Nights about this EP. Tempted to go for the svbony then 7-21 and and then maybe a 25 and 35 for wider viewing. One is the enhanced model SV171 8-24mm and the other the SV170 10-30mm both for a total of about $150 C., not bad again ? This was given to me directly from the manufacturer and this video I go over some of the features. That is, unless this zoom is inexpensive. The eyepieces I use are very budget minded eyepieces, but I have a f8 refractor. Is that what you find? SV135 Zoom Eyepiece have a rubberized collar to provides a non-slip grip, especially in cold weather and when wearing gloves . Might work for others. If you want a helical focuser at 50mm from Orion, you would want their Deluxe Mini 50mm Guide Scope with Helical Focuser which appears to be GSO made. I believe the target price is around $150, which is the sort of price point that makes the eyepiece interesting for me too. Ags, Part 1: https://youtu.be/3x7FR9nfZd4 Buy on Amazon to Support AVT-Astro: Baader Zoom: https://amzn.to/2ZpkcDQ SVBONY Zoom: https://amzn.to/3rg4JyT My Blog: www.avt-astro.com Wonderful and embarrassing discovery. Just looking at the specs for the 10-30, 33 degrees to 51 degrees, using a 1000 mm FL for comparison: 30 mm at 33 AFOV = 33.3 X and approximately .99 degree FOV, 24 mm at 40 AFOV = 41.6X and .96 degree FOV. Be interesting to see a report on the final product from someone on here, Am tempted but I know I'd be really pushing my scopes past their limits at the short end of that EP. LDW--you are becoming quite the fan of zooms these days. So as a Christmas gift from the wife, she is looking to get me some eyepieces. You can compare these with a Leica or Pentax or Nikon and say that they deliver the same performance but for much less if its true. Thank you everyone. I have the Celestron and the BH zoom and compare them to Plossls, ES 82s and Meade 82s. The GSOs are good. Powered by Invision Community. Plossls are usually quite good, just not as wide as today's wide AFOV eyepieces. SvBony was kind enough to give me this eyepiece for review and in . Arizona- where the sky's are not cloudy all night. The real test, the real proof is in looking through the eyepiece on the same night with the same scope on the same target. SV405CC Cooled Color Camera for Deep Space Astrophotography. What is the AFOV on that? I want to hear if the production run fixes the glare issues reported on the preproduction samples. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Celestron Omni are Plssl eyepieces, so while the 40mm or 32mm are probably fine, the shorter focal . by Refractordude Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:32 pm, Post Would be great to get a comparison to high end zooms. US$ 30.59 US$ 35.99-15%. svbony SV505C color Planetary Camera for Astronomy. And the smooth, extendable eyecups are a nice feature. Well, we'll talk more in the review section. Hyperflex 7.2mm-21.5mm Zoom Select "Add both to Cart" to automatically apply promo code SI3BWUI5. Track Order. The folding eyecup lets you view with or without glasses, and the field of view (40 - 60 degrees) works well for terrestrial observations as well as for views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. Anyone have experience with these zooms? The 10 to 30 doesn't interest me. US$ 299.99. It looks a lot like the Nagler zoom, but it adds a couple of mm on the wide end and offers a constant 56 FOV. A f6 focal ratio scope requires more expensive eyepieces for edge correction etc. Ags Members 5,199 6,810 Location: The Netherlands Author Its performance could be classed as outstanding considering its $50 US price, in all xs the moon was crisp and clear, coloring was practically none existent, you had to look for maybe the little bit, the contrast was great and for all intents and purposes it is parfocal and very, very smooth functioning with no click stops. I have several SVBONY pieces as well as some of their cameras. as compared to the Celestron. I've bought several times from Ali and never had a problem, tho cost to return would be a pain I expect. This 8-24 is more the size of the Baader. This item SVBONY SV171 Telescope Eyepiece, Zoom Eyepiece, 1.25 inch 8mm to 24mm Zoom FMC 7 Element 4 Group for Telescope Celestron - 1.25" Eyepiece and Filter Accessory Kit - 14 Piece Telescope Accessory Set - Plossl Telescope Eyepiece - Barlow Lens - Colored Filters - Moon Filter - Sturdy Metal Carry Case October 19 in Discussions - Eyepieces. Thank you for the replies everyone. They look well made. In my 90mm refractor this would give 0.9 field at the wide end and 167x at the zoomed end. Sticky situation. by GONKO Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:24 pm, Post I'll be interested to see what you think of them after first light. Had most of the series until could afford televue. The Celestron Omni 2x is the kind of Barlow lens you can't really go wrong with if you have a hobbyist-grade telescope. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Does the eyecup twist off at all at the top? I am starting to waver about pre-ordering You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. and our I just used my Svbony 10-30mm zoom to set up a WL filter on my f6 refractor, even though there is not a lot of serious sun activity right now what detail that was there was great through all xer ranges. The 7-21 SVB - 40 to 57 degree AFOV - Might be a better range for my F4 reflector and F5 refractors. Svbony zoom 3-8 mm SV215 eyepiece review (star-hunter.ru). It offers the following features at a very reasonable price: 2x Magnification for your eyepieces I was looking at the BST starguider as they seem to be well reviewed on here. It costs three to four times as much as the Celestron Zoom, but if you have the budget, this is the one to get. by JayTee Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:18 pm, Post - YouTube Celestron 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiece. Wonderful and embarrassing discovery. This item: SVBONY SV135 Telescope Eyepiece Zoom 7 to 21mm 1.25 Inch Zoom Eyepiece Fully Multi Coated 6 Element 4 Group Zoom Lens Telescope Accessory for Astronomic Telescopes $5199 SVBONY 1.25" 2x Barlow Lens Doubles the Magnification Multi Coated Broadband Green Film with M42 Thread for Standard Telescope Eyepiece Astronomy $1699 The Celestron 8-24mm zoom weighs 7.9 ounces, as does the Vixen NLV 8-24mm Click-Stop zoom, while the Tele Vue 8-24mm Click-Stop Zoom weighs 7.6 ounces and the Meade 8-24mm weighs 7.0 ounces. The Celestron 8-24 mm Zoom Eyepiece uses premium optics that are fully multi-coated for crisp, clear images. somewhere between 51.43N, -0.93W and the M4 & A329(M). However hard to find specific advise on this. Svbony seems to range between the good, the bad and the ugly. Not a big fan of preordering or being an early adopter. Cookie Notice Its free and only takes a minute, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. SV136 1.25" 72 Degree 9mm Super-wide Angle Eyepiece . Sturdy anodized aluminum barrels are threaded for Svbony 1.25 inch filters. 2. It looks a lot like the Nagler zoom, but it adds a couple of mm on the wide end and offers a constant 60 FOV. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. I used my new 10-30 Svbony zoom for the first time and the views to my eyes, as I took it through its zoom ranges was as good as I have seen in my limited zoom experience. The BST Starguider are a decent eyepiece but the Celestron X-Cel LX would be better. Well, it is a bit wider than the Nagler Zoom, so the Svbony one is surely a step in the right direction? Sign up for a new account in our community. I've ordered through AliExpress many times, never a problem. While it covers the same range as the Celestron zoom, it offers better optics, better mechanical operation, and a wider field of view. We carry all kinds of products, like svbony telescopes, astronomy camera, OTA, APO spotting scope,ED binocular,and more. That's perfectly normal. September 19 in Discussions - Eyepieces. Advantages of Zoom eyepieces Interesting eyepiece - just about covers every planetary need you could have. Not just that, a Moon filter and 25 red planetary filters are also available here. SVBONY Telescope Eyepiece Zoom 7-21mm/8-24mm/ 10-30mm 1.25inch Fully multi Coated Condition: New Focal Length: Quantity: 5 available 40 sold / See Feedback Price: 54.99 Add to basket Watch this item 30-day returns 38 watchers 40 sold Postage: May not post to United States. 183,21 19%OFF | SVBONY SV215 1.25" 3mm-8mm Planetary Zooms Eyepiece for High Power Lunar and Planetary Observing https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLsd5Yy hmmm, unusually in current times prices seem to have lowered a bit. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLsd5Yy, you pulling the trigger Ags? Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics It does a good job at a relatively low price. If it compares well, and SVBONY have the issues sorted and the price is affordable, then the TeleVue Nagler zoom, dad & son have some serious competition. You cant say enough to convince the high enders of anything anyway, lol ! We know some will say it's great, some will say it's awful, etc etc. I should have mentioned that I am aware of better more expensive eyepieces but they're out my budget. By by GONKO Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:26 pm, Post Might have better optics but from a FOV vs. Mag I don't see the benefit for me. Read item description or contact seller for postage options. Yea I would be interested in what you think of the 10-30mm after you have used it alittle. The Celestron Hummingbird ED accepts standard 1.25" eyepieces (unlike the SV410, but at more than 2x the price), which might help with the compromises at the cost of going to a fixed focal length EP in return for a wider, better corrected view. Or are there any other suggestions? Certainly way better than stock plossls the come with most scopes. Copyright 2021 Stargazers Lounge Not fitted that yet tho as my bodge-it-and-leg-it conductive copper foil tape fix on the original motor ring got it going again pretty nicely. I am thinking of getting one. Ignore FOV as a quality item. 3. Then I use a Barlow lens to match them to the best range for whichever scope I am using so I can stay with the zoom most of the time. SVBONY SV135 Telescope Eyepiece Zoom 7 to 21mm 1.25" Zoom Eyepiece FMC Zoom Lens (1) $49.99 Was: $166.63 Free shipping SPONSORED SVBONY 1.25in 4/10/23mm Telescope Lenses Eyepiece Wide Angle 62Deg Fully Coated $16.99 Was: $56.63 Free shipping SVBONY 0.5X Focal Reducer telescope threads M28.5x0.6 for any 1.25inch eyepiece $16.99 Free shipping I've only bought once from Aliexpress and based on that experience, I would rather wait for the eyepiece to appear on Amazon. Tonite is supposed to be average conditions so we will see what my back yard holds for sites ! The Celestron #93230 is supplied with a nice and practical 'vase' shaped plastic container with a threaded screw-off lid. No matter what brand of telescope or eyepiece you have. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I consider my BH Zoom comparable to my ES 82s, just not as wide. Over $300 - Tele Vue Nagler register to join our community Focus on quality of image and distortion around the edge as compared to whatever eyepieces you normally use. I was looking at the BST starguider as they seem to be well reviewed on here. So I don't see the benefit of the SVBony10-30 from that respect. Save 1% on SVBONY SV45 High Power 10-30X50mm zoom monocular when you purchase 1 or more Qualifying items offered by SVBONY Direct. It's easy! Maybe look at the Celestron 8 to 24 as well. : Tonite will be, hopefully, an initial run of the 8-24 Svbony, the Baader look alike ! respectively. Select "Add both to Cart" to automatically apply promo code 33IGY8YW. I have 3 other zooms to compare them to and plenty of other eps to try them against. I've had an excellent Speers-Waler 5-8mm SWA zoom "hand grenade" for over a decade and am interested in a modest 8-24mm. No, I'm not getting one; I have more eyepieces than I need already. 15%off Svbony 1.25'' SV171 Zoom Eyepiece 8mm-24mm for Telescope SKU: W9131A 1 -15% US$ 50.99 List Price: US$ 59.99 sv171 Super-wide Angle 1.25" 8mm-24mm zoom eyepiece;SV171 zoom eyepiece allows you to change magnification power without swapping out eyepieces However I do like the idea of zooms, albeit with the loss of AFOV. Account . Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Plays with astronomy to teach the grand kids and neighbor kids. This will probably be a recommender on my part ! A bit narrower than the Celestron and a lot narrower than the BHZ. Amazon.com : SVBONY SV406P Spotting Scope 20-60x80 ED Glasses, HD Dual Focus Spotting scopes, BAK4 FMC High Resolution Spotter Scopes, . What I really like about these zooms at this point, at least, is they are such a great looking, well built ep for what I call a fantastic price. https://www.vixenoptics.com/category-s/158.htm. Potential buyers might want to consider that maybe the matter of whether the Svbony eyepieces are any good will relate to which Svbony eyepieces are in question. I've bought SVbony zoom eyepieces, finder mounts, CCTV cameras (some shipped from germany when we were still EU) and lenses for them and a replacement ultrasonic motor ring for the Tamron 150-600mm zoom lens I got for a bargain price. So the Celestron gives me more mag for almost the same FOV. There are a couple of engineering sample reviews about, relatively positive but some glare issues. by Richard Sun Dec 08, 2019 2:09 pm, Post PS: And oh by the way the TFOV was more than enough to view the entirety of the moon, at 10x it filled the whole eyepiece edge to edge ! I am getting closer to my decision of adding 4. It's easy! Furthermore, the Svbony is about 30g lighter than the Celestron scope. I never met a scope I didn't want to keep. The zoom range of the Svbony is ideal for me and I really like the compactness. Your last paragraph pretty well states my philosophy to a T, the final call, as I mention the views on the moon were great. Copyright 2021 Stargazers Lounge Instead of buying multiple eyepieces to cover a wide range of focal lengths, you can simply get a zoom eyepiece and get access to all the magnification levels in-between. PS: Tonite will be, hopefully, an initial run of the 8-24 Svbony, the Baader look alike ! I am surprised that, with over 4000 posts, you don't have a signature so that we can see what you have in eyepieces so we know your basis of comparison. The 15mm and 20mm are good for their price point. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Of the two I would say that the 7-21mm is better. I'm happy to learn. I guess a lot depends on your view of risk. Especially for my level which is a permanantly exper. SV106 guide scope 50mm SV905C camera Auto-Guiding System. It's an eyepiece set that's causing quite a stir in the market. They weigh 0.69 & 0.44 lbs. You cant say enough to convince the high enders of anything anyway, lol ! Why wait for the reviews? svbony ultra wide 66 degree eyepiece kit + svbony 8-24mm zoom eyepiece 15mm 9mm and 6mm + 40mm plossl And a new 2x barlow. Just pre-ordered one of these today. I know that this is very loving and sweet, but eyepiece selections are so personal. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ovl-eyepieces/hyperflex-72mm-215mm-eyepiece.html. Svbony Svbony Zoom Telescope 1.25" Eyepiece Super-Wide Angle - SV191 From $115 CAD In stock Celestron Basic Moon Filter - 1.25" - 94119-A $16 CAD In stock Svbony Svbony SV170 1.25'' Zoom Eyepiece 10-30mm for Telescope - W9130A $63 CAD In stock Baader Planetarium Baader UHC-S / L-Booster Nebula Filter From $113 CAD In stock My suggestion is to use your standard eyepieces for comparison. The range was 62.5x to 187.5x although the most useful magnifications for lunar viewing were between around 125x to 187x (12mm ~ 8mm). This is just the start of my testing and I wish there were others that owned one so that we could read their comparisons based on their, maybe more extensive experience ! by Jones Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:54 am, You need to be a member in order to post a reply, Not a member? The view thru the 10-30 must be like a soda straw. by Refractordude Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:45 am, Post I sure have become a zoom collector real fast, I must be bored, lol ! If it comes it at $200 to $350, I'll have little to no incentive to buy it. I have used many more expensive zooms but I am satisfied with the quality of the SvBony zooms. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. It also performed well in a 127mm Sky-Watcher Maksutov. 30 mm, in my experience, is where I want that single FL very wide low power eyepiece. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. or 105 for GBP, damn why did I go look at their website! And both my new Svbony zooms are definitely parfocal, you cant get it any closer. Privacy Policy. Sign up for a new account in our community. The zoom range of the Svbony is ideal for me and I really like the compactness. Save 1% on 1.25 inches Eyepiece 68 Degree when you purchase 1 or more Qualifying items offered by SVBONY Direct. Sulaco85, The eyepiece is also visually appealing, which is apparently an important criterion for me. For the price, the $ value I just wanted them, its the way I operate and I will find a good use for them just for the change. The Svbony has a field of view range from 2.1 to 4.5 angular degrees, as compared with the Hummingbird at 1.9 to 4.2 degrees. The SvBony SV171 is an 8-24mm zoom eyepiece. The 8-24 SVB - 38 to 56 degree AFOV - Would compare to the BHZ and the Celestron for quality of image. https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/838564-svbony-3-8mm-zoom-in-the-pipeline/. Every one of them is a keeper. In an f6 scope you should cross off the hyperions, 1/3rd of the outer field will be out of focus. It appears to focus at both ends. This makes object acquisition that little bit easier with the Svbony The eye relief is also better on the Svbony mini spotter (18mm as opposed to 15mm). I'm here to do two things, build something and dump some light down it. Which is why, the magnification becomes your strong point with this kit. The celestrons work very well in shorter focus scopes. The eyepiece comes with T-threads and 2x power lenses. I can't answer that, as my telescope and eyepieces have not yet arrived. I have been tempted to get the SVBony 8-24 and the 7-21 for comparison. So long story short. At its price point its pretty decent. Svbony 1.25'' SV171 Zoom Eyepiece 8mm-24mm for Telescope. Their consumer protection policies are abysmal compared to ebay and Amazon. I didn't realise the 8-24mm zoom was Baader Zoom size. 20,887 views Apr 2, 2017 169 Dislike. I own all for of the Svbony 66 degree eyepieces. And what would you recommend I go for. On a typical night I wouldn't need any other eyepiece. See Amazon Price Buy from Agena Astro 8. I do like the idea of at least one low magnification piece with a large AFOV. US$ 50.99 US$ 59.99-15%. You might be confused about the overall compatibility of the product. They do a 9-27mm too. Well, it is a bit wider than the Nagler Zoom, so the Svbony one is surely a step in the right direction? Last nite about 11 I pointed my 80mm, f6 scope at the almost full moon under almost clear skies but with a 25 mph wind with gusts. svbony UHC 1.25 filter + astromania 1.25" O-III filter realflow100 Orion Spur Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 799 Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2020 5:21 pm 2 Location: Orangeburg South Carolina USA TSS Awards Badges TSS Photo of the Day 11.11 Sale. On pre-order now, shipping at end of November. The most common sizes are 7-21mm and 8-24mm. . 20%OFF. Regarding settling times, I agree. This is a video review of the Svbony 8-24mm zoom eyepiece. Svbony zoom 3-8 mm SV215 eyepiece review (star-hunter.ru). Here's how (restrictions apply) Save 1% on SV135 Telescope Eyepiece Zoom 7 to 21mm when you purchase 1 or more Qualifying items offered by SVBONY Direct. Remote Imaging - Images and Discussions, Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA), TSS Photo of the Day & Viewing Report of the Day. customs, not bad I would say ! I'll probably stick with my Speers-Waler 5-8mm in that range despite it being wildly non-parfocal throughout its range. 4. Zoom from 7mm to 21mm, you can choose the right magnification that suitable for viewing. Only SVbony ones I have are the 7-21 and 8-24mm and they are pretty decent. by notFritzArgelander Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:54 pm, Post However, I will wait for a while to see how it goes. by Kurbs Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:40 am, Post I have never bought a Celestron zoom. But I am prepared to give this a go - 60 degrees AFOV could be workable with a 400-600 mm FL scope. The best way to decide is to try them because just one can cost more than even the the instrument they are to be used with, and then we need several. To get lost in space to. Engineer. Weird the 8-24 is larger than the 10-30. This Celestron accessory kit is considered to be the best telescope eyepiece kit for its unique and attractive features. US$ 207.99. Curious to see how it goes though. Challenges Q&A and target suggestions. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. As I wear glasses, some relief would be welcome, but don't want to spend lots of money as I'm only new to the hobby. By I have a heritage 130p and looking at my first eyepiece upgrade. Most times shipping has been pretty quick and their tracking works well enough. just found the preview sample review That's quite a few focal lengths in one unit. customs, not bad I would say ! Especially for my level which is a permanantly experienced beginner! I'd speculate that a Nikon ED50 would best both of these optically. No but I sure wish I did, up here in northern Ontario they will be spread out pretty wide and there is a real lack of astronomy clubs. Zoom eyepieces generally cover the mid-range of focal lengths. I have used the 66 deg ones and they are not as good as a, Reflectors GSO 200 Dobs , Sky-watcher 10 inch Dobs, They look nice but are still the regular 66. You know how costly the eyepieces are getting nowadays, right? The problem for me with this particular zoom is that at high powers on manually tracked alt-az mounts, wide fields of view become much more useful for extended dwell time to examine your object between nudges and settling times. Quality Svbony Eyepieces 1.25 inch and 2 inch eyepieces for Astronomy telescope doing Observation +86 15038106914. The Vixen NPLs are quite nice too. US$ 799.99 US$ 847.99 -5%. FOV is an aesthetic in terms of how wide your image is. by Lady Fraktor Sun Dec 08, 2019 4:36 pm, Post Its smooth and just right for me, no forcing required, you cant please them all especially a perfectionist. What Is The SVBONY Eyepiece? https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/838564-svbony-3-8mm-zoom-in-the-pipeline/. : Svbony SV406P Spotting scope 20-60x80 ED Glasses, HD Dual focus Spotting scopes, the M4 & A329 M! 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