7mm Nagler variants

[stargazerslivingroom]

I have been looking for a secondhand 7mm Nagler and found this on ABS http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=62904

It is not a type 6 but as stated is not the original type 1...It seems to be an interim model of which I can find no mention. Does anyone know about these? I feel that if physically it looks like the later type 6 then the difference must be in the coatings on the lenses. All the same it looks (to me) like alot of EP for £120.

Any advice please.

[John]

If its not a T6 then it's a T1. There were a few variants of the T1's - the early "smooth side" ones then the later ones with a rubber grip and integral rubber eye cup. The early T1 were Japanese made and the later ones, Taiwanese. I've owned a T1 (later model) and a T6 in the 7mm and the coatings, eye relief and general light throughput on the T6 were improved.

If you can get a photo the variant can be pinned down.

[stargazerslivingroom]

Very many thanks for that, John.

After reading your comments I think it better to wait until a type 6 comes along.

Appreciate the advice

Steve

[John]

No problem Steve

Here is a review from a while back that I found an interesting read:

http://www.company7.com/library/televue/orrtv5mmN.html

[stargazerslivingroom]

Now that's definitely confirmed what you said....All I have to do is wait for a suitable Type 6 to come along!!

Thanks again for the benefit of your experience.

Cheers

Steve