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Old 14-08-2012, 07:11 AM
chris lewis
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Classic long tube 108mm /1600 refractor.

I brought this classic refractor from my retiring optics dealer. It is a Yamamoto SYW 108mm /1600mm / F.14.8 refractor. Approx. 30 years old and in mint condition. The 108mm. version are rare esp. with the pedestals mount so was lucky to get on so mint. The 80mm. version was more common and they used to come under the 'Sportmaster' name. It is well over 6 ft. long and weights in at 170lbs. Images are almost APO like with minimal CA. The craftsmanship is of the highest quality. It looks like a piece of optical art.

Chris
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