Would it be a good scope move!?

[Rustang]

I've been reading up today of what possible future scopes and cameras that I may move onto for astrophotophotography later this year. In regards to scopes, one of my possibilities is the TS optics photo line 80mm f6 triplet. I currently have the SW80 and 72mm ED DS Pro. With regards to the 80mm, I like the 600mm fl which I can make wider and faster if I won't to, because of that I hardly now use the 72mm. I've contacted a guy today in regards to a TS optics 90mm f6.6 600mm triplet super Apro and would like to know your experienced thoughts on if it would be a good/right move to sell the SW80 and 72mm and have the TS 90mm as my only scope? And look to get a reducer if my current one is not compatible. From what I've read they appear to be pretty good, I already have a reducer which I'm hoping will still be compatible with the TS scope as at this time I wouldn't won't to spend out on lots of other needed parts if I can help it so kind of hoping it will be a pretty straight forwards transition of scopes! Both of my current scopes are great so it needs to be the right move. 

Edited February 2, 2021 by Rustang

[NGC 1502]

Sounds like a good idea to me.  Selling the 72mm & 80mm will raise funds to offset buying the 90mm. If you’re able to, perhaps buy the 90mm before selling your 2 current scopes, to make certain you like the new one.....

Hope it works out for you 👍

Ed.

[Rustang]

4 hours ago, NGC 1502 said:

Sounds like a good idea to me.  Selling the 72mm & 80mm will raise funds to offset buying the 90mm. If you’re able to, perhaps buy the 90mm before selling your 2 current scopes, to make certain you like the new one.....

Hope it works out for you 👍

Ed.

Yeah your 100% right in that I would not sell the other scopes without testing and being happy with the TS 90mm first. For me its about combining the two scopes that I currently have into one, hopefully get better optics, and in saying that I'm not expecting a mind blowing change but a future proof scope for when I move onto either a dedicated mono or OSC (hopefully later this year). I fully appreciate that with my current Camera (Canon 600D modified) not to expect a change in the quality on my images as such. I was hoping those experienced with using the TS optics 90mm for AP to share their experiences, I know there must be some using it out there!