24mm widefield eyepieces - ES or BH?

[ak47]

need to choose between an Explore-Scientific 24mm and Baader 24mm Hyperion for my f/12 skymax.

both are 1.25" , 68 degrees FOV and cost almost the same.

anybody had the opportunity to use them both? any opinions? what would you choose?

i know that the skymax is not choosy on eyepieces due to its focal length, but i liked my new eyepieces also to usable

in a faster scope in the future.

thank you!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I think the MaxVision 24mm 68 deg is still available for very little. I have one (two actually, for when I get a binoviewer) and it is VERY good.  I gather they have the same optical design as the ES, but are different mechanically. I have not looked through the 24mm Hyperion, but from what I have heard the ES, MV and Meade 24mm EPs are a bit better.

[glynnlondon]

+ 1 for the ES it works very well in my F5 scope.

[lestergibson]

I have the MV 16mm and 24mm.  Love 'em.  No experience with the Hyperion though.

[Daniel-K]

the maxvision currently best bang for buck, I had the 28mm in my F.4.5 scope and it was very nice. for the price there selling at ATM its worth getting a set

[paul mc c]

The Max Vision 24mm is an excellent eyepiece,for the money its a no brainer in my opinion.

[alan potts]

Maxvision are a rebadged Meade series 5000 SWA and I would say better than a Hyperion eyepiece but in your scope which has long focal length and over F10 it would not make much difference.

Buy the Maxvision anyway.

Alan

[ak47]

thank you all!

the ES24 i was asking about is the argon-purged one... any comments/opinions about that?

anyway nice to hear good reviews about the maxvision24 as it wasnt an option at first but now im thinking about getting one :]

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

The idea of purging kit with a dry or even inert gas supposes that humid air could get into a regular EP and fog things up. I have never had that happen, so I do not really see the point, to be honest. The ES EPs have a good reputation, I should add. 

[rwilkey]

+2 for the ES, very good quiality ep's, the gas content whether Nitrogen (N2) or Argon (Ar) makes no difference to viewing but ensures dust free environment at the critcal glass surfaces inside.  Also the ES work well in fast scopes if ever you get one.

[ak47]

thank you all! i think that getting a maxvision might be a good idea

[jetstream]

My 18mm ES82 is my EP that fogs up and frosts the least,not sure if its related to the nitrogen purging.It is an excellent EP that I use in the winter a lot .I hear the MV's are good.