Planetary eyepiece advice needed

[caplaur]

Hi everyone,

I need a high power EP for my 8" f/5.9 dob, and I was almost decided to buy a 8mm Astro-Tech Paradigm (CDN$70 at my local retailer), but somebody told me about 8mm Baader Hyperion with the fine tune rings (CDN$140). I know Hyperions have better ER (20mm vs 13mm Paradigm) and larger FOV (68* vs 60* Paradigm). Obviously with Baader H you got practically 4EPs, but does the EP quality jusify the price difference (I mean putting aside potential accessories - fine tuning rings, are Hyperions better quality than Paradigms)? Did somebody have the chance to compare them ?

Thank you

[John]

I've responded to the duplicate post you made on this here:

I'll lock this thread so we don't have two running at the same time !