Celts88

Thanks for that. You would have to assume the light baffles, etc. were all installed correctly as seems a bit silly to use such a good lens & focuser then only do a sub-standard job. The person I bought it from also had an APM TMB 105 f/6.2 and said he looked through both of them side by side and couldn't see any difference. I've never thought of doing visual with Astro and was only looking at photography, but having the GT-81 and now the LZOS 105 f/6.2 I've got both options. I realise I'll probably have to get the Riccardi flattener for imaging and possibly the 0.75 x reducer for other options, but I'll need to wait and see if I can get them 2nd hand as here in Oz to get both is 50% of the price I've paid just for the scope.

Hi I’m new at Astro photography, etc. and not overly experienced even when it comes to photography as a whole but have got into it more over the last year in preparation for our big caravan trips (I live in Oz and just recently retired so going to be doing some big trips in the van). I got a WO GT-81 to get me started (I haven't even unpacked it from the box yet) and happened to be looking on Astromart and saw this LZOS 105 f/6.2 Carbon Fiber APO (I was actually looking for an Esprit 100). I've an Avalon M-Zero mount and the LZOS 105 f/6.2 looked a good option as a lightweight scope to take away in the van (believe the scope is about 4.5kg). There's no certificate with the scope (the previous owner to this one didn't have it on hand) and there doesn't appear to be any manufacturer's marking on the scope. The lens does have the same marking as other 105 f/6.2 lenses, but no mention of LZOS or APM (it does have the LZOS logo). I've got no worries about the seller, he's well known and respected on Astromart, so there's no issue there. If anyone has any info on the scope I'd be very grateful. https://imgur.com/WLdIv93