Ally8446 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi guys. Got the opportunity to buy a SW LER Ep set (without filters) for £35. Advert says good condition and it all seems 'valid'. Just wanted some thoughts on these, good or bad. Cheers folks.Clear Skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Should be OK - not the best but for £35 should be worth a punt I would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 I thought so Richard. At the end of the day I've only been doing this for 3 months. I'm sure once its been 3 years I'll see a noticeable difference between say a Skywatcher and a Vixen but my untrained eye just now won't. Just my opinion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi guys. Got the opportunity to buy a SW LER Ep set (without filters) for £35. Advert says good condition and it all seems 'valid'. Just wanted some thoughts on these, good or bad. Cheers folks.Clear Skiesthat was quick. i was only looking at that on uk ab&s about 1 hr ago. (if its the one i saw). hope they work well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I thought so Richard. At the end of the day I've only been doing this for 3 months. I'm sure once its been 3 years I'll see a noticeable difference between say a Skywatcher and a Vixen but my untrained eye just now won't. Just my opinion of course.I think you would notice the difference between a quality eyepiece and a mediocre one (ie: the ones supplied with scopes) straight away. £35 is not much for an eyepiece set but, having tried some of the LER's myself, I'd rather spend that on one decent eyepiece such as a Vixen NPL, a BST Explorer or one of the TMB Planetary clones. Good views will motivate / enthuse you but mediocre views will just provide frustration I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I thought so Richard. At the end of the day I've only been doing this for 3 months. I'm sure once its been 3 years I'll see a noticeable difference between say a Skywatcher and a Vixen but my untrained eye just now won't. Just my opinion of course.Oh yes you will!! The difference is obvious from the outset. But if you get them you can see if they suit you and if not, you can always split up the set and sell them on EBay and probably make more than you bought them for - keep the box, always handy for the new ones that you get with the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Cheers for the input chaps. Think I'll leave the set and buy one decent ep. Been lookin at Vixen NPL 6mm (I need a sub 10mm that much I know), but there appears to be precoius little eye relief on the 6mm. I don't wear glasses but some eye relief would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine Bio Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have a set of LER's and I agree with everyone above in that they are only Mediocre. They are definetely better than most stock EP's but very middle range compared to the more expensive ones out there. They do have one big positive though which is why I've kept mine. They are VERY comfortable to look through, so get used for long observations or towards the end of a session. Thats it. Probably better to save up and get better views with a single more expensive EP imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 .... I don't wear glasses but some eye relief would be niceThe TMB Planetary II clones have 16mm of eye relief, as do the BST Explorers. They do cost a bit more than the NPL's but their design is a little more sophisticated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 John 'TMB Planetary II clones'. Where would I find these and what brand do they come under ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is one source:1.25" Eyepieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Cheers John, grand job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'm with John on the BST Explorers as you can see . Not sure that Alan (Skys the Limit) has any at the moment as I believe he is expecting a supply soon. Hope so 'cos I want a 5mm to go with the set I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo636 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Have you seen this....U.K. Astronomy Buy & Sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Yes thanks Damo, keeping a close eye on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal-Wolf Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have 3 BST explorers and they are nice EPs for the money with wide FOV and good eye relief. My favourite EP is a Vixen NLV which has less FOV but is very clean and high contrast and costly lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woking Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The LERs come as accessories with the scopes and most upgrade them not long after purchase.Saying that, they ain't that bad but my 28mm LER is bagged up with a Vixen 30mm taking it's place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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