Takahashi FSQs; cheaper than you think?

[kirkster501]

Once you've got the TAK though you are at the telescope owning zenith - there is no better.  So no more excuses for dud images.........!

[Brian Nordstrom]

To true , I sold every thing except my Tak Sky90 , Tak M210 and istar 127mm f8 doublet when I left Darwin 3 weeks ago to drive around Australia 5000 km so far and only in Perth , man this continant is BIG .

Brian.

Your response to the Esprit 80 and 100 launch is interesting Olly

 

It was inevitable the new Skywatcher triplets would rattle some cages (the Evostar ED doublets did when they were launched) but I don't think you need be concerned. Actually, I think you are approaching this from the wrong direction. Takahashi are in the luxury goods market, Skywatcher are not (yet). To own a Takahashi you need to be relatively affluent and the affluent want to distinguish themselves in some way from others. Few things can set you apart at a star party more quickly than a Takahashi telescope. That, and their undeniable high optical quality, will ensure a loyal following for some time to come. 

 

HTH, 

 

Steve