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Good Value In 2" Eyepiece?

Started by SJJindra, 03/07/2004 04:29PM
Posted 03/07/2004 04:29PM Opening Post
I have only recently upgraded to 2" diagonals in my scopes (a 12" F10 SCT and a 78mm F8 APO Refractor). I am interested in taking advantage of the wider field of views. I am wondering which eyepieces in the longer focal lengths, around a 56mm Plossl or 32 to 40mm wider angles (67 to 70 degree AFV) are better values right now (quality to price) . I am looking in the $100 to $200 range new or used.

Any feedback is appreciated along with your experiences.

Thanks
Steven Jindra
Posted 03/07/2004 05:04PM #1
At 56mm you might start having problems with the central obstruction. Kidney beaning is common with over 40mm.
Siebert makes some in the $139-189 range in his Ultra-Plus series that work well, especially in a f/10 scope.
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Posted 03/07/2004 09:54PM #2
I like the 1rpd (aka BW-Optik) 30mm UWA. It's less than $100, and works very well in my f/10 SCT. It should work pretty well in your f/8 as well. It is an 80 degree AFOV, 5 element modified Erfle. Light throughput is excellent, and there's no kidney beaning etc. Eye relief is a claimed 20mm, but feels closer to about 15m-17mm (IMO). Field stop is 41mm.

I think this is the best value for money ep available, bar none.

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