Vixen VSD70SS & SDP65SS?

[Icesheet]

It looks like Vixen are going to release two more scopes following the introduction of the VSD90SS

https://www.vixen.co.jp/post/240216k-2/

 

In Japanese of course but it seems they will announce a VSD70SS and an SDP65SS. Very interesting. The few reviews I’ve read of the 90 are favourable and seem to correct for small pixel cameras to full frame as well as supporting a medium format imaging circle. FSQ106 prices though. 
 

Really interesting to see the specs of that two and where they pitch the price.

Edited February 20 by Icesheet

[Icesheet]

More details have been released now. The VSD70SS in particular looks like a Tak FSQ-85 basher. Wonder if the VSD90 and 70 will push Tak into redesigning their FSQ range. 
 

https://www.vixen.co.jp/activity/cpplus2024/vsd70ss/

 

The SDP65 looks like a big upgrade of the FL55SS too. 
 

https://www.vixen.co.jp/activity/cpplus2024/sdp65ss/
 

Looks like we’re startIng to see highly corrected lenses on wide field scopes. Likely will be a higher premium for it though!

[Froeng]

I looks like the VSD70SS can shoot digital medium format (33x44)!?! That is impressive…

[Icesheet]

26 minutes ago, Froeng said:

I looks like the VSD70SS can shoot digital medium format (33x44)!?! That is impressive…

Yep, and from the image it looks like round stars right to the edge! Also, it looks like it’s fully correcting the 3.76um pixels of the IMX455 (ASI6200) which seems to be the holy grail for widefield refractors at the moment.

Wish they used a more appropriate box size for the spot diagrams but to put it into perspective it’s the same scale as the FRA400. Just look at that difference! Not sure how much of that would translate to a final image but you’ve got appreciate the design.