Eyepieces....down to two types

[Sluke321]

Hello all,

Been looking at entry level eyepieces for a few weeks. I am sick to death of looking at them now and need to go for it! 
Our scope is a 5” reflector f/5. There is a potential I will be moving for a larger reflector in the next year or two maybe 10 or even 12” so some continuity in use of the eyepiece would be helpful!

I am looking at entry level eyepieces for around the £40-£80 mark.

I have whittled it down to what seems to be a forum favourite the BST starguiders and the Baader Classic Series Ortho.

If anyone has any tips or advice it would be greatly appreciated . I’ve looked for so long now I am being blinded by too much choice. I’ve read literally hundreds of forum posts and I’m pretty lost!
 

I am quite content with the 25mm telescope supplied eyepiece currently so not 100% sure if I will replace that at this stage. If I don’t I could potentially spend slightly more on just a high and medium powered eyepiece instead.

 

Edited January 19, 2021 by Sluke321

[fifeskies]

Remember it is always possible to get very good condition used eyepieces at a saving from the new price.

The usual caveat of only buying from sellers who you can check are genuine applies here.

I have purchased all my premium eyepieces used , some on this forum. All have been well looked after and in pristine condition.

 

BST starguiders are a common item on this forum for sale page, (but you need to be quick as they sell fast).

 

The bundled 25mm eyepiece is usually the better one from the included pair supplied and is handy to get your scope on target , then pop in a higher power  better quality eyepiece to enjoy the detail.

 

Don't worry too much at first , get to know your scope and what it is you like to view best.

The best eyepieces for planets and globular clusters double stars etc will not be the best choice for nebula, so work out what you most want to spend your time enjoying.

(and if you end up with an eyepiece that you don't like then you can sell it again without too much trouble as long as you look after it well)

 

[faulksy]

very good eps for that budget and could transfer to other ota is skywatcher nirvana or ovl. same eps

the ortho you mentioned are brilliant but very small eye relief and very narrow field of view

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ovl-eyepieces/ovl-nirvana-es-uwa-82-ultrawide-eyepieces.html

[Pitch Black Skies]

Hi, what did you go with in the end? BCO, BST or Nirvana?