Which Barlow

[Frank the Troll]

Which 2" barlow would you peeps recommend?

Is this ok?

First Light Optics - Skywatcher ED Deluxe 2x two-inch Barlow Lens

I have a Tal x3 - but want a 2"

[rwilkey]

Assuming your scope has a 2" diagonal fitting, then this is a great piece of kit, depends how many 2" ep's you have as to how much it gets used, do you really need it if, for example, if you have 2" ep's for wide-field use? Increasing magnification is usually for planets and Moon, you wouldn't necessarily use 2" ep's for this? Having said this, the SW ED 2" Barlow is a great piece of kit.

[Frank the Troll]

Cheers rwilkey

Currently have the following EPs (see sig)

2" x 2 17mm 24mm

1.25" x 3 10mm 15mm 25mm and a x3 barlow

And the SW barlow will accomadate both 2" and 1.25

So still not sure, to go for it or not.

[rwilkey]

Hi Frank, the Baader Hyperions really perform as 1.25" ep's, remove the 1.25" nose piece and you will have a different focal legnth, a barlow is built into this bit, except for the 24mm, you can get a different range of focal lengths with the FTR's (fine tuning rings). To be honest, I don't think you will see any substantial benefit in buying the 2" SW ED Barlow, not for use with the Baader Hyperions anyway.

[Frank the Troll]

I don't think you will see any substantial benefit in buying the 2" SW ED Barlow, not for use with the Baader Hyperions anyway.

I wasnt intending to use them on the Baader EP's, it was for the 1.25 EP's I have, if I could afford it, would have a complete set of Baader's

Well I brought a 2" x2 SW ED barlow on fleabay (new) £35, not had a chance to use it yet, will let you know when I do.

[rwilkey]

Well done for a good purchase, you can feel the quality as soon as you take it out of the box, it will not dissappoint. Clear skies!

[Frank the Troll]

Hi Robin

Well, it turn out to be money well spent, solid and crystal clear, very impressed.