Kellner vs Plossl Eyepieces

[jammin63]

Hi, I just bought a Meade LXD-75 that came with one Plossl eyepiece. I know enough about the eyepieces now, to know the Plossl is basically the better one to have, but my issue is, in about a week, a nearby store will be selling a Meade ETX-70 with several Kellner eyepieces having ranges that I need. It seems that maybe having a second smaller scope, plus the eyepieces, might not be such a bad deal, until such time as I can afford the full set of Plossls (putting aside the Chinese made ones on ebay), which would cost more that the entire ETX-70 scope package to be offered! Can you advise? What does a good set of Plossls cost? What am I losing if I live with the Kellners for a while? I already have a 29mm Plossl that came with the LXD-75. Many thanks

[FLO]

Hi,

Welcome to SGL

Which LXD75 have you bought? Whichever it is, it is highly unlikely that you will enjoy an ETX70 or the Kellners supplied with it!

There are some good Kellners out there that are bright and have good central sharpness but they are few and far between (and usually Russian).

Better to go for two or three quality Plossls.

Alternatively, consider one of these:

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=revelationepset

They are remarkably good for a 'set'.

Also, this might help:

http://stargazerslounge.co.uk/index.php?topic=2496.msg25677#msg25677

[Brass n glass]

Kellners really belong in the history books. Only a few firms make them these days because they don't have much eye relief and they don't give a clear image right across the field of view.

[audiobull]

go for the Plossls.will save time and you buying something that you dont really need.plus with most plossl sets you get all filters needed.

ben