Choice of 3.

[paul schofield]

Hello SGL,

I am looking at upgrading one of my EP's (Meade 4000 26mm) for something a bit better. I have been researching for quite a while and think my final choices come down to;

Williams Optics Swan 25mm (2inch)

Sky-Watcher Panaview 26mm (2inch)

or finally a Televue Plossl 25mm. (1 1/4) My scope is F6. SW 200p Dob. Are there any pro's / con's regarding my choices ? I had my heart set on the Telvue as its reviews are excellent. But then 2 inch E.P's are so nice to look through, ahhhh help. Or any other suggestions of good 25mm ep's. My budget is about £100 ish. Thanks in advance guys for any advice.

[Mr Moff]

Out of your choices I've only used the 25mm TV but it's become my favourite eyepiece. It's nice and sharp right up to the edge.

I also use a Celestron x-cel 25mm which if also great.

I'd be tempted to try the panaview 26mm, everyone seems to rate it very highly.

Too many choices. I can highly recommend the tv though.

[DOBBY]

The TV Plossl has a 50deg. FOV... The SWAN a 70deg. FOV & the Panaview a 70Deg FOV

The plossl will give a similar view to your existing 18mm BST... & given that you already have a 30mm Aero...

a 26mm panaview(2inch) or 25mm X-Cel LX or 27mm extra-flat might fill the gap

[paul schofield]

Thank you Danny and Dobby for your help. I guess these eyepieces must be quite rare. Appreciate your help. Thanks.

[John]

I think you will find both the SWAN 26mm and the Panaview a little disappointing compared to your Aero ED 30mm. I'm not sure you actually have a "gap" worth filling at 26mm, to be honest.

[DOBBY]

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-eyepieces/skywatcher-extraflat-125-eyepieces.html

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/celestron-eyepieces/celestron-x-cel-lx-eyepiece.html

John is right about the SWAN though...

[Tinker1947]

Hyperion 24mm is a nice EP, you ca attach a DSLR if desired with the additional T43 ring.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/baader-planetarium/baader-hyperion-68-degree-eyepiece.html

[Stephen]

I think you will find both the SWAN 26mm and the Panaview a little disappointing compared to your Aero ED 30mm. I'm not sure you actually have a "gap" worth filling at 26mm, to be honest.

I agree on both points. I'd almost suggest whatever EP you put in the middle will just be skipped over going from your 30mm to 18mm

[paul schofield]

Thanks for that guys, I will hold fire on the new ep for now. Clear skies one and all.