Thanks all for your responses. Indeed, if I had intentions of taking this further than amateur status, I would spend more and as a grad in astro along with this whole social distancing, I thought it would be a good time to take it up as a loner-hobby. There is no intention of creating award winning stuff, just learning the equipment and maybe taking some great shots that only me and maybe some friends would get exited about. My real passion is in independent filmmaking, which is a much more expensive hobby hence why I am hesitant at this stage to spend too much given that most of my funds are going in that direction.
I do have a great DLSR that I use as a B-camera for filming and happy to spend some extra on a suitable lens which seems practical given that I can share the use of the lens in daytime situations too. It seems something like the Rokinon 135mm Lens is probably the best (after I saw the post from @startrek and as stated in this astro_backyard video) and think that seems like the most logical step for my situation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8pRirTe_8
He also has some videos and even courses specific to the Star Adventurer Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKYxVWxUkGY&t=253s
and on his website. Thinking of the costs here, I may exceed the 1k mark (incl. lens), but I will have the tools to start the adventure while being cost-effective in many other ways.
If you do have more informed suggestions over what the best lens would be for the DSLR other than the one stated above, feel free to let me know.
I appreciate your tips!
