Roger_Laureys

On 12/08/2020 at 21:58, John said:

From what I've read, the Vixen HR's are very close to the best planetary eyepieces that you can get and in the same league as the Zeiss ZAO's, TMB Supermonocentric's, Pentax XO's.

The Takahashi TOE's and Tele Vue Delite's are excellent but just a step down in terms of outright planetary performance. The Vixen SLV's (which I have used and reported on) a small step down again. Still very competent though.

The very best mentioned above are out of production and practically impossible to acquire now at any price. The Vixen HR could well be in a similar situation soon so picking one or two up while they can be got and at a reasonable cost makes sense if you are looking for that type of eyepiece.

 

 

Sorry to disagree but the Tak TOE 's are a little bit  sharper for planetary observing then the Vixen HR's. The Delite is indeed a small down. I prefer the Delos instead.

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I would go for a Delos eyepiece. They are  a bit sharper than the Pentax. I sold my XW 10 and never looked back

I may have Takitis but it is not yet in the terminal stage 😂

I just ordered my DZ today . I think I start to have Takitis… First a Mewlon 250 CRS , now this. Will it ever end?

On 10/09/2019 at 02:25, JCAZ said:

Thanks Roger.  Appreciate the feedback.  Was it comfortable to use?

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I find them very comfortable to use but I do not wear glasses...

I did. The TOE was superior: whiter image, better contrast and very sharp ! As good as the XO 5