TS Optics 86SDQ vs SW Esprit 100ED

[Matzi]

Hi

 

I've been thinking about purchasing either the TS Optics 86SDQ (Same as the Stellarvue SVQ86), or the SW Esprit 100ED.

 

I like the TS Optics for it's quality, and it's widefield, but coming from a SW Evostar 80ED at 510mm FL, I also like imaging at that FL, which is impossible with the TS Optics Scope.

 

Now if the Esprit 100ED can use a 0.8x reducer, I can image at the same FL as the TS Optics, but even faster, and still image around the 510 (550) FL, giving more oppotunities with the Esprit.

 

But I haven't seen any reducers available for the Esprit, but maybe someone on here might know an alternative reducer for it?

 

Best regards,

Mats

[Geordie mc]

Try this thread on Cloudy Nights. It may help. It sounds as though with correct spacing for back focus it could be a decent match.

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/659716-sw-esprit-100ed-focal-reducer/