Tele Vue eyepieces vs stock stuff

[John]

Astro Tech Paradigms tend to be found in the USA rather than in Europe where the eyepiece is marketed under other brand names. Here is a review of the Astro Tech Paradigm's:

http://www.cloudynights.com/page/articles/cat/cn-reports/eyepiece-reports/first-look-astro-tech-paradigm-eyepieces-r1845

When you see the BST Explorer / Starguider eyepiece mentioned on here (which it is a lot !) they are also the same eyepiece as far as I know.

I bought my first Tele Vue plossls back in the late 1980's for £50 each and they were on special offer down from £69.99 I seem to recall. The same focal lengths cost btween £70 and £80 today so they have risen a bit in price over the intervening 25+ years, but not as much as many things !

[ronin]

The Astro-Tech Paradigms over here are the BST Starguiders (originally BST Explorers).

There are enough posts saying how good they are.

However consider them seperate/different to the TV plossl's.

Could do as I did - get the TV plossl set and the BST Explorer set. :grin:

I had the TV's and wanted a good set for public events, so bought a couple of BST's, found out how good they were and got the set, and the public does not really get near them. I picked up 3 BST's used and they are the half set at public events. Works well.

The TV's are excellent, equally so are the BST's - but still different. I will not be reducing my collection of eyepieces by selling either.

Go with the TV's you will not be disappointed, perhaps if eye relief is a concern (I wear glasses) try an A-T at 8mm later.

What is the intended scope?

[SacRiker]

The Astro-Tech Paradigms over here are the BST Starguiders (originally BST Explorers).

There are enough posts saying how good they are.

However consider them seperate/different to the TV plossl's.

Could do as I did - get the TV plossl set and the BST Explorer set. :grin:

I had the TV's and wanted a good set for public events, so bought a couple of BST's, found out how good they were and got the set, and the public does not really get near them. I picked up 3 BST's used and they are the half set at public events. Works well.

The TV's are excellent, equally so are the BST's - but still different. I will not be reducing my collection of eyepieces by selling either.

Go with the TV's you will not be disappointed, perhaps if eye relief is a concern (I wear glasses) try an A-T at 8mm later.

What is the intended scope?

Intended scope is the Nexstar 8se.

[ghostdance]

Commander Riker

Good decision on the 11 & 32 TVP's. From my (limited) experience of properly comparing eyepieces (such as John has) I really don't think you'll be disappointed...and if by any chance you find they don't suit after a few sessions, their resale value will hold up. I'll bet they stay with you tho!

Regards from Ten Forward (cocktails with the good doctor...very nice)

JL

[Roy Challen]

I bought my first Tele Vue plossls back in the late 1980's for £50 each and they were on special offer down from £69.99 I seem to recall. The same focal lengths cost btween £70 and £80 today so they have risen a bit in price over the intervening 25+ years, but not as much as many things !

And if you buy them second hand they still cost only £50- 60 quid! People almost always look after them (most astro/photo stuff really) so they are generally in excellent condition at least the ones I've been buying recently are