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Originally Posted by janoskiss
I'm just telling you how zoom EPs work in general: wider FOV at high powers, narrower FOV at low powers. Hence the FL range does not cover as much of a range in terms of TFOV as it superficially might imply, hmkay. 
And I did not say it's bad, just that don't buy it before you try it. |
I'll admit they aren't for everybody. However, for versatility they can't be beaten for obvious reasons. But, they do produce a useful side effect. You can find your favorite magnifications in your scopes and from there plan your next purchases of premium eyepieces at those same focal lengths. And you know what magnifications will be useful because you already have experience with them.
That being said I enjoy my Baader zoom and I've yet to have anyone object using it in my 12" at least. I let them use it in their scopes and they seem to enjoy the ease of adjustments. But, the Baader zoom is very good. Wouldn't recommend any of the generic cheaper ones.