[wavelandscott (Scott)]

The postponement of NEAF has left me in need of an Astro Buying Binge...

I am looking for a zoom eyepiece that I plan to use with my Lunt 60 mm solar scope. I am am leaning towards the Pentax XF (6.5-19.5) but am also considering the Pentax SMC (8-24)...

In reading reviews, both have fans and the XF is less expensive and lighter of the two.

Any opinions between the two and/or something else I should consider?

I am a big fan of the Pentax XW eyepieces I own so am familiar and happy with Pentax quality And views.

Thanks all!