Does anyone have an opinion about this company's eyepieces?
GSO-Guan Sheng Optics
Started by sirreg2112, 04/08/2008 02:58PM
Posted 04/08/2008 02:58PM
Opening Post
Posted 04/08/2008 04:18PM
#1
GSO is one of if not the largest optical house in China. They manufacture and rebrand several different lines of eyepieces as well as their own named line. I suppose there would be some differences depending on the specs. the reseller submits on their order. I have a GSO dob that came with a set of eyepieces, but have never bothered to take them out of the box. I already had a bucketfull of eyepieces and saw no reason bother with them.
Are GSO quality eyepieces? Probably not. Are they a good value? If that is the best you can afford, then the answer is probably yes. I enjoy the views through my dob on low power wide field viewing, but it is no Zambuto. GSO eyepieces will not perform along side Televues, but they will show you some pretty decent views if you just don't try to push them too far. I would try to find used UO konigs or similar older Japanese manufactured eyepieces if it were me.
DanL
Are GSO quality eyepieces? Probably not. Are they a good value? If that is the best you can afford, then the answer is probably yes. I enjoy the views through my dob on low power wide field viewing, but it is no Zambuto. GSO eyepieces will not perform along side Televues, but they will show you some pretty decent views if you just don't try to push them too far. I would try to find used UO konigs or similar older Japanese manufactured eyepieces if it were me.
DanL
Posted 04/08/2008 05:58PM
| Edited 04/08/2008 06:00PM
#2
In a slower focal ratio scope (f/7 or slower) they are just fine. I have not used one in a scope faster than f/6.2 so I'll leave that commentary to others. I sold my 42mm Superview when I obtained a used 40mmm Paragon, but still retain a 30mm Superview that works well in my f/6.9 80mm refractor. There is a review in the eyepiece/other section of Amart that may be helpful.
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