Zoom Lens

[valleyman]

Is it worth getting a Zoom Lens for Solar obs.

I have a Lunt 60, so what would be the best zoom to go for. Would it be the Lunt?

[Bobby1970]

I use a Seben 8-24 zoom in my LS35dx. Seems pretty good for the money

[Helen]

I use a Pentax Pat - works very well too.  It is good to be able to have a wider fov to start with, and then tune the view to the seeing 

Helen

[Floater]

Zoom EPs find a nice niche in solar observing - which is something I learned in SGL. ?

I have only the old TV 8-24 so cannot recommend any particular piece of kit. But I'm sure the usual rules apply - buy quality and you will cry only once ... 

[Dave In Vermont]

I mostly use a 8 - 24mm Zoom in my dedicated solar-scope, white-light observing only for me. I use either my Vixen LV Zoom, or my Baader Hyperion Zoom. But if I didn't happen to have those on hand in my kit - I'd get a Seben or any other inexpensive model. That would be quite adequate in my view. And for my view, too.

ALWAYS DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR FILTER(S) BEFORE VIEWING THE SUN! BE SAFE - NOT BLIND!

Dave

 

[Gina]

I have never done solar observing and don't intend to - only imaging.  I won't trust any filter with my eyesight.

[Highburymark]

On 14 May 2017 at 14:39, valleyman said:

Is it worth getting a Zoom Lens for Solar obs.

I have a Lunt 60, so what would be the best zoom to go for. Would it be the Lunt?

Pentax XF zoom is a stunning solar performer. Shop around and you can get it at a good price, while some outlets charge 50% more. Leica ASPH also but that's very pricey.