A whole lot of barlows, whats the difference?

[Astro-Nova]

Ok I know the difference between 3x and 2x barlow, and that there is also all different brands....

But I just been looking and the prices are ranging from 10.00 to over 70.00.

So what is the difference between all these barlows and what does these different things do regarding viewing planets and dso?

I want a good view and as cheap as possible, any advice?

[NGC404]

"I want a good view and as cheap as possible, any advice?"

Ignore the ones on the net for under £15

These are plastic with single lens,s

Yet (some) sellers describle them as achromatic doublets with multi-coated optics

[hobbesy]

I'm led to believe the TAL ones are the best bang for your buck.

[Astro-Nova]

So I have to make sure they are not plastic, but a achromatic material, multicoated. noted

[John]

You are in effect buying another eyepiece so similar quality criteria should be applied. The TAL's are proven to be of good optical quality with minimal light scatter and decent coatings. Other types in that budget range may not have those qualities. The TAL's satisfy your "...good view and as cheap as possible..." requirement better than others in their price bracket I reckon.

[Astro-Nova]

Is this tal one of the barlows you guys are talking about?

-->TAL*2x Barlow Lens: Ace Astro, Ace Cameras<- -

[John]

No, the barlow in the picture is the Skywatcher 2x "deluxe". Not as good as the TAL although it may be a TAL they have coming in. This is the TAL:

2x 'TAL' Barlow at Astronomia

[Astro-Nova]

ok thank you ill add that one to my list

[182570]

+1 for the Tal, excellent for the price