Best 30mm eyepiece to get?

[MrsAppleton]

Hi everyone,

Just been looking at 30mm eyepieces and I just don't know what to get? Have seen this one: (hope the link works!!)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Orbinar-Plossl-30mm-eyepiece-31-7mm/dp/B00858IF1A/ref=sr_1_5?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1421513533&sr=1-5&keywords=30mm+lens

I am just unsure if it will be cheaply made as it doesn't seem to cost a lot? Does price matter with eye pieces?

Hope someone can help?

Thanks

Gemma.x

[bambuko]

It's Seben - don't expect miracles

[John]

There was a thread on this forum about the Orbinar eyepiece a while back:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/187180-orbinar-eyepiece-30mm/

Personally I'd spend a little more on a GSO 32mm plossl or a Vixen 30mm NPL (also a plossl) which are good performers.

[ronin]

Unfortunately price does matter to at least some extent.

Equally plossl's are fairly simple eyepiees so why there is a big difference in performance is another question.

It is Seben, they do not have a great reputation.

Amonst the less costly are GSO or Revelation plossls They are the same. They have a good reputation but I suppose you need to be able to get one - not sure on availability in Cyprus.

They are probably the safest bet at the low cost end.

Will say other then TV most plossl's come in at £35 or under so none are greatly expensive.