Set of Televue Eyepieces (PRICE DROP)

[barx1963]

I have a set of Televue EPs for sale.

Consist of:

Nagler T1 9mm
Nagler T2 12mm
Nagler T2 16mm
Panoptic 35mm

Although the EPs are a bit old, they are in fine condition, come with a home made case. They have marks on the barrels from focuser screws. The ones with duel 1.25"/2" barrels are missing the grub screws that normally live on the 2" part. Some minor dust on the glass, but not enough to affect the view. All up this would cost over $1500 to but the current equivalent EPS from Bintel at the normal (non discounted) price.

I think $850 (was $950) for the lot plus postage is reasonable. This also includes the homemade case. Not wanting to split at this stage, so I will see what happens with selling the lot together.
If I split, the prices would be

Nagler T1 9mm $200 plus postage (new price for a T6 $339)
Nagler T2 12mm $245 plus postage (new price for a T4 $409)
Nagler T2 16mm $220 plus postage (new price for a T5 $369)
Panoptic 35mm $255 plus postage (new price $419)

Pic attached show all 4 in their case. If you are interested, I can take some close up pics for you.

This would make a great set for someone wanting to get a range of focal lengths and a cheaper than new price.

Reason for sale: these came with the 20" I have just bought, and are surplus to my needs.

Malcolm

[barx1963]

112 looks and no bites!
If it is too much please feel free to make an offer.

Malcolm

[barx1963]

Price Drop to $850 the set plus postage with case.

Malcolm

[barx1963]

Just to talk up the value of these items. At this price you are getting 4 premium EPs in a case. All with original caps. As a comparison to buy these focal lengths in TV eps new would cost over $1500. The Naglers have an 82deg Apparent FOV and in my 12" f5 produce pinsharp stars and very negligible coma is evident. The 35mm Panoptic has the third widest FOV of any TV ocular, behind the 41mm Panoptic and the 31mm Nagler.
The main difference between these older Naglers and the current models (Type 4, 5 and 6) is the size and weight. The 13mm T6 that I have is considerably lighter than the 12mm in this set, but that can be an advantage as all 4 of these are similar in wieght, so less rebalancing of scopes is required.
I have no issues with these EPs and will gladly hang on to them, but with my Ethos collection and a 41mm Panoptic they are pretty surplus to my needs and I would rather see quality glass being used.
There is always a lot of discussion about the benefits of various EPs but TV undoubtedly are at the top of the tree as far as quality optics go.
If you have a 12" f5, you will get powers of 167X, 125X, 94x and 45x with these.

Malcolm

[DJT]

Hi Malcolm

Interested but limited to 1.25 inches. I assume these are all 1.25? Not great on eye pieces hence the probably daft question.

Let me know

[barx1963]

Hi David
The 35 is a 2". The others have a dual 1.25/2" barrel.

Malcolm

[DJT]

Thanks Bart for the info but will pass for now. Just a bit too exy after Christmas.

[Loupy31]

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