The Denkmeier Standard with the refractor package or the Black Knight package that includes the set of 24mm Ultra eyepieces? I own a TV 102 and I'm mostly interested in lunar and planetary viewing, but will eventually add a premium 10 or 11" dob for deep-sky. I currently own a Nagler 3-6mm zoom eyepiece and plan on adding another for my high-power viewing, but I would have to buy a low-power set for deep sky. I wear glasses with a mild prescription, but have always taken them off for single-eyed viewing. The difference between my left and right eye is not great, so I don't think I need extra-cost diopter adjustments, because both bino's already allow some small amount of diopter adjustments, right?
Pros and cons: I like the lower-power OCA of the Denk's, the wider clear aperture that allows lower-power eyepieces, and the very attractive 0% financing deal. The Black Knights are a great value, are lighter, and the package saves me from having to buy a low-power eyepiece set. Both are comparable in price. I can afford to spend more than what these two packages cost, but I'm wondering if I need to.
So back to my question....for planetary viewing, do you feel that either has an optical advantage? Are the Siebert 24mm Ultra eyepieces good? Has anyone directly compared these two binos? Would I be happier with the Denk when I get the dob?
And finally....is the premium Denk II with it's 1/8-wave optics noticably better for lunar and planetary viewing, enough to justify the higher price?
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Pros and cons: I like the lower-power OCA of the Denk's, the wider clear aperture that allows lower-power eyepieces, and the very attractive 0% financing deal. The Black Knights are a great value, are lighter, and the package saves me from having to buy a low-power eyepiece set. Both are comparable in price. I can afford to spend more than what these two packages cost, but I'm wondering if I need to.
So back to my question....for planetary viewing, do you feel that either has an optical advantage? Are the Siebert 24mm Ultra eyepieces good? Has anyone directly compared these two binos? Would I be happier with the Denk when I get the dob?
And finally....is the premium Denk II with it's 1/8-wave optics noticably better for lunar and planetary viewing, enough to justify the higher price?
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