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Originally Posted by ausastronomer
the Pentax's need to grow on you over time
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Don't worry John, they will have plenty of time to do that once they get here.
I ordered the 10 & 14mm some time ago (also from Star Optics).
The deal-clincher for me was the XF 8.5mm, which I got (from o/s) to test the Pentax waters. I am extremely impressed with the quality and performance of the XF: clearly above all the rest I've used including those with green lettering on the barrel. And this is only a $200 eyepiece! (Unfortunately it is still quite a bit dearer in Australia. Otherwise I would have got the XF 12mm as well.)
It would be interesting to compare the XFs with Radians, which have the same FOV and similar eye relief, but cost a lot more.