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I have owned one AP scope, and I must say, it has a certain "feel" that is hard to describe. I absolutely loved it (well, OK, the 1990 focuser really could have been upgraded to the FT new version).
The image it puts up is distinctly "different" to other scopes I have owned (you all know how many that is now!!!) - a pure clrity, totally devoid of ANY artifacts, and incredibly immersive - and mine was a 1990 doublet!
Whilst I adore the Takahashis, and perhaps the Taks have SLIGHTLY better contrast, the distinction between them is simply...hard to describe! The AP made objects somehow look VERY 3 dimensional and deep, compared to the Tak's ALMOST 3D feel. The Tak's are clinically correct, the AP's to me give a more aesthetic view, whilst also being unbelieveably sharp.
I'd buy that AP back in a heart beat.
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