LS60thA/ pentax xf 6.5 zoom

[Solar_observer]

Just wondering if anyone has this setup? I sold my baader zoom to fund separate eyepieces ( astro and Fujiyama orthos) to see if less glass produces better views. They do BUT I don't like swapping eyepieces, I much prefer the one scope one zoom option. I've heard good things about this zoom but has anyone used one with a H ALPHA scope? Thanks

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[Uplooker]

Hi,

See Classified section :- http://stargazerslounge.com/classifieds/item/4948-pentax-65mm-195mm-zoom-eyepiece/

Ian

[Solar_observer]

Nice heads up thanks I've mailed the seller ( fingers crossed)

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[spaceboy]

This might interest you http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/93922-pentax-xf-65-19mm-zoom-vs-orthoscopics/

[Solar_observer]

Thanks for the link spaceboy

Going to purchase one this week

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[Pig]

Skem,

A top zoom works great in the Lunt, I bought the Leica vario, fantastic views, I am sure the Pentax will be everything you want it to be  

[Solar_observer]

Thanks pig, can't wait to get it. I've really enjoyed the views with the orthos I have but I've really missed the convienience of just one eyepiece. With conditions changing as they do, I was forever swapping over.

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[Solar_observer]

Just placed the order for this zoom, can't wait

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[Pig]

Excellent  Don't forget to let us know how it performs, especially in the Lunt.

[Moonshane]

Just bought a used one for the same reasons. What was the reason for selling your Lunt zoom?

Would this not be as good?

[Moonshane]

PS what is the focal length of the Lunt 60?

Would it not need more than the max mag with these zooms for close detail?

[Solar_observer]

The fl is 500 Shane. So with the pentax will give me just over 70x

I found by using even a 6mm and 5mm (100x) it gave good views but not as sharp as a lower magnications . The pentax will cover all my needs:)

I sold my lunt Shane to fund orthos but as we all do.......we strive for that extra little bit of detail so sell on and buy better (or what we think is better;)

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[Pig]

Shane I have found 9 -10mm works most favourably in my Lunt 60, most zooms have this size covered.

What made me sell my Lunt Zoom was the fact that even thought it was great on the sun it was a bit poor for night time observing at the lower power settings and I wanted a zoom that performs on all targets across it range.