ES 68* 24mm or X-CEL LX 25 mm

[andre2]

I also have a choice between 12 mm celestron XCEL and the 11 mm ES eyepiece. I wonder if the glass in the 11 ES is not a little too small for viewing? (and less comfortable then the 12 XCEL ?) Thanks for the tip. 

Edited August 21, 2023 by andre2

[The Lapwing]

On 11/03/2017 at 15:45, John said:

I've owned both and have no hesitation in saying that the ES 24mm 68 is the better eyepiece both in performance, ergonomics and build quality. I recently moved from the ES 24 / 48 to a 24mm Tele Vue Panoptic and I can't really tell the difference between the two in all honesty. The ES 24 / 68 maxes out the true field in the 1.25" size as well, which the X-Cell LX does not quite match.

I can't advise on whether the difference in performance is worth the extra price. I would be to me but I'm not you

 

 

I concur. I have owned both too. ES 68 degree series are excellent and not too far off TeleVue quality. The 20mm is as good as a panoptic in my view. This is from someone whose entire collection of astronomical equipment is made by TV

 

[The Lapwing]

44 minutes ago, andre2 said:

I also have a choice between 12 mm celestron XCEL and the 11 mm ES eyepiece. I wonder if the glass in the 11 ES is not a little too small for viewing? (and less comfortable then the 12 XCEL ?) Thanks for the tip. 

The 11mm is an excellent eyepiece, just as long as you take your glasses off first 

[andre2]

Thanks....I never use glasses when I am viewing.