[nmo]

I have tried to find information comparing the following eyepieces but have been unable to so I hope I'm not double posting.


I own a 12” Meade Lightbridge and have the eyepiece that came with it (Meade series 4000 wide angle 26mm) a 2” 2x barlow and a couple of cheap plossl's (20mm and 10mm)


I have 2 questions


-1- What is more important, AFOV or Eye relief?
-2- Which of the below would be the best choice or is there a better choice?


As you can see I'm looking at the cheaper end of the market and wouldn't want to consider anything that was 2 much more expensive. However I don't want to waste money either so if this range won't show a noticeable improvement in any area then I'll just stick with what I've got

I'm looking for an eyepiece for planets and a higher magnification for some DSO's

Possible 8 – 10 mm eyepieces


Orion ED 2 9.5mm 55 Degree 20mm eye relief $127 Telescope shed
Vixen LV 9mm 50 Degree 20mm eye relief $179 myastroshop
Tele Vue Plossl 08mm 50 Degree 6mm eye relief $129 Bintel
Meade S4000 S Plössl 9.7mm 52 Degree 4mm eye relief $89 Bintel
Meade S5000 Plössl 9mm 60 Degree 6.8mm eye relief $145 Bintel

Thank's

NMO