Not the the best, but..

[Andy McK]

Found this EP on the flea, 30 odd squid.

anyone come across this before?

Will be plugging it into a 6" Tal 2 newt.

Mods, if this is not allowed, please remove.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370552293545?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[John]

No problem with you using the link to ask a question (assuming that you are not the seller !).

I'd have to advise that you save your money for something better though. Zooms like the Hyperion are pretty good but a £30 one is not going to do your scope any favours to be honest.

The 30 degree field of view at the 21mm setting will be like looking down a narrow tube as well.

Your £30 would be better spent on a single decent eyepiece like a Vixen NPL or put towards a BST Explorer in my view.

[JamesF]

Zoom eyepieces are supposed to be a bit variable in quality, especially at the lower end of the market. I've bought something from that seller in the past without a problem.

James

[tony4563]

As John says..Get a nice used BST Explorer when one pops up for sale.

You'll get a MUCH better viewing experience, in my opinion.

[Keiran]

Id have to agree with john. For that money you can get a bst etc as said or an extra couple of quid and a tv plossl.

[LukeSkywatcher]

For 30 quid...........................i'd take a punt on it.

[Stephen]

Gut says it's going to be pretty nasty, but if you've got the cash spare ...

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I considered a similar EP (sold by Teleskop-Service and Robtics) for the kids' scope (something I wouldn't have a fit over if they dropped it ). When I saw the field of view, I thought the better of it, and got them a couple of cheap but quite decent plossls (they do not wear glasses, after all).

[Andy McK]

Many thanks Gents

All comments noted, I did think "jack of all trades..." thay also have this.. for the same price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-25-F11mm-Untra-Wide-80-Degree-Eyepiece-for-Telescope-/140595228171?pt=UK_Photography_Telescopes&hash=item20bc20ee0b

MODS, noted on the post of ebay. and I am not the seller, many thanks all.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

As the TAL-2 is an F/8 scope, it might be OK, but even then the outer part of the field of view might show seagull shaped stars. Remember, 80 deg FOV is a lot, and most good ultra wide angle EPs cost the earth. In that price bracket, I would go for an EP with a more modest field of view, but of better correction.

[faulksy]

Many thanks Gents

All comments noted, I did think "jack of all trades..." thay also have this.. for the same price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-25-F11mm-Untra-Wide-80-Degree-Eyepiece-for-Telescope-/140595228171?pt=UK_Photography_Telescopes&hash=item20bc20ee0b

MODS, noted on the post of ebay. and I am not the seller, many thanks all.

to give you an idea of wfov i paid £140 for my 16mm 82 deg nirvana and all though it is apperently as good as a tv nagler it is still classed as i med price e.p. as they say you do get what you pay for. just dont want you to waste your money

[Moonshane]

agree with other comments. by way of example you'd be much better with two used basic plossls such as a 15mm and a 32mm. I bet you'd get those for under £40. or even http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=55837 I am not the seller in that ad either and don't know them - just for illustration.

[John]

Many thanks Gents

All comments noted, I did think "jack of all trades..." thay also have this.. for the same price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-25-F11mm-Untra-Wide-80-Degree-Eyepiece-for-Telescope-/140595228171?pt=UK_Photography_Telescopes&hash=item20bc20ee0b

MODS, noted on the post of ebay. and I am not the seller, many thanks all.

Noted that you are not the seller

Here is a review from way back of a very similar eyepice:

http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1177

I used to use the Japanese version of these called the Widescan III. Nice at F/10 but loads of outer field distortion at F/6.5.

[sologuitarist61]

For 30 quid...........................i'd take a punt on it.

I agree Paul, if it is no good it can always be flogged on for probably minimal loss.

[johninderby]

I had this eyepiece and it actually worked quite well in a slow scope such as a MAK or SCT. However in anything faster distortions became pretty bad.

I tried it in my f/4.5 dob and the view was interesting to say the least and reminded me of those awful special effects in bad old sci-fi films.

John

[LukeSkywatcher]

I had this eyepiece and it actually worked quite well in a slow scope such as a MAK or SCT. However in anything faster distortions became pretty bad.

I tried it in my f/4.5 dob and the view was interesting to say the least and reminded me of those awful special effects in bad old sci-fi films.

John

So should be ok in a Tal 2 refractor (im guessing f11).