ZWO FF65 vs RedCat 51

[Lucas M]

Trying to decide whether to upgrade from using a standard camera lens to one of two options:

The new ZWO FF65 APO https://www.firstlightoptics.com/category-567/zwo-ff65-apo-refractor-telescope.html

Or the well loved RedCat 51 APO https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-redcat-51-v1-5-apo-f49.html

Im using at Olympus M4/3 camera so both would need an adapter but the William Optics one would work on either scope using the 48mm thread (I think)

I am using a SA GTI mount to weight is an important factor, the ZWO comes in fully loaded at 2.8kg and the RedCAT 51 is a bit lights at about 2kg

 

ZWO is 65mm aperture, 416mm focal length at F6.4 (if ordered today or tomorrow it comes with a free 0.75 focal reducer)

RedCAt 51 is 51mm aperture, 250 focal length at f4.9

I would be upgrading from a zoom lens, 58mm aperture, 70-300mm focal length at F6.9

 

The ZWO is a little more expensive but I wonder if it gives me more over my current lens than the RedCat 51 

 

What are peoples thoughts?

 

Thanks

 

[licho52]

If you care about RGB and color reproduction then Redcat.