GordonCopestake Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Are there any UK dealers that sell ZS66 clones? I know of the AT66's in the US but i've not seen any in the UK. Anyone know anyone selling these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 There are 2 ZS66's - the apo doublet and the "semi apo". Not to be confused. If anyone has details of an apo clone I would be very interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 actually there are 3 versions, the triplet, the doublet and the petzval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hi Gordon,Telescope Service in Germany sell their (with Baader) Scopos range of 66 and 80 clones. In the UK the only dealer of Scopos is Ian King but at the moment he has only the 80mm. Maybe worth giving him a call to see if he can supply the 66mm even if he doesn't have it listed. The price of the Scopos 66mm Apo doublet is £279 btw, undercutting the WO by £80.RegardsRuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I recently discussed the Scopos 66 doublet with Ian. At the moment WO have a very good offer on the ZS66 doublet including a 2" diagonal. It works out cheaper than the Scopos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Perhaps some manufacturer will create a modular system where you can choose your (long perng?) tube and focuser and then buy your screw in lens cell separately. Of course they would all have to be the same f/ratio but I'm sure someone could do it. It's already started with the ZS80's and the APOgrade.The achromats would be nice and cheap, the petzvals next, then doublets, the flourite doublets, then triplets, etc etc. But the body is the same (and cheap). DSLR's are made this way and it works well.Upgrading would simply be a matter of selling your lens and buying a new one to screw in.I'm sure you would only need 3 sizes: 60mm, 80mm 120mmdoes this sound feasible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Borg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 true, expensive though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambermile Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 It's already started with the ZS80's and the APOgrade.]Except the apograde is not the same FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 close though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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