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Old 12-12-2022, 03:10 PM
dikman (Richard)
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Reducer/flattener confusion.

I understand the concept of a reducer/flattener but not the finer operational nuances of them. So, a question for those with more understanding of these things.....I recently bought an SVBony 80mm/f7 refractor, the reducer/flattener they make for it is only available from their Chinese/US stores, not the Oz store. However, they have one here marked for the 102mm refractor, which is sold here, but their advertising says "Designed for use with refractors with focal lengths of 400mm to 660mm and focal ratios of f/5 to f/7.5".

Does that mean it WILL work satisfactorily with my 'scope? If so, why would they market another one that is marked for the 80mm? There is a significant price difference between them too, the 80mm being dearer.
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