Hi John
As your looking at a deep sky type eyepiece around the 13mm FL my suggestion is get a Denkmier 14mm….straight out of one of Suzy's threads!
I had one and it is hands down the best 14mm eyepiece I have had and the only eyepiece I have ever regretted selling. I know your not fond of Barlows, but barlow the denk 14 to get a sensational 7mm eyepiece.
The Denk is a bit exxie….but it is truly a great eyepiece. Now I feel like getting another one
Second best an ES 14mm 100º or the ES 16mm 68º, now the 16mm is a terrific eyepiece as are the whole ES 68º range.
The Denk 14 and ES 16 are small eyepieces.
Matt