I can't add too much as I haven't used the eps you are asking about. But:
* The Meade series 4000 are supposed to be better than the 5000s. In fact the 14mm 4000 gets very good reviews.
* If you want cheap good quality eps for planets don't forget orthoscopics - provided you can deal with the limited eye relief. I love my UO orthos, though even I find the 5mm uncomfortable. The 7mm eats my Celestron 7.5mm 'silver top' for breakfast.
* I have a GSO 9mm, an Andrews 9.5 ED and now a 9mm Nagler (Type VI). Naturally I use the Nagler (and the ED for public viewing nights). My side by side comparison (done a long time ago) rated the on-axis views as Nagler 10, the ED 8.5-9 and the GSO 5-6. Naturally you get more fov with the Nagler.
Last edited by AstralTraveller; 10-01-2014 at 07:39 AM.
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