Best 2x Barlow?

[hunterknox]

Hi all, I was after a Celestron Ultima/Orion Shorty Plus but seeing as they're unavailable, what's the best 1.25" 2x Barlow going these days?

[Damo636]

I think these are also the same as the Celestron/Orion Shorty Plus..

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Antares-APO-Barlow-Barlowlinse-Shorty-Plus-2x-1-25-ANB2x-/370541126040

[hunterknox]

Nice one, Damo. I owe you one.

[Bart]

I bought the Parks Gold Series x2 barlow as I understand its the same also. Got it from Agenastro in US.

Bart

[estwing]

i thought the tal was the bee's?

[John]

The Ultima (and clones) and Tele Vue barlows are the next step up from the TAL in performance and price. The TAL is the best budget performer. The next step up again are the Tele Vue Powermates which, while not barlows, perform the same function but do it superbly. More £'s again though, of course.