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Originally Posted by mick pinner
l agree with Allan, also the LV Vixen range. all have 20mm ER and they are great eyepieces. Pentax and Televue are just way to expensive IMO.
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Hi Mick,
I don't necessarily agree.
When you get to the top end of any product range in terms of quality, all small incremental gains in performance cost a disproportianate amount of extra money. This doesn't just apply to eyepieces or astronomical equipment. It applies to just about everything that's bought and sold. It depends on your performance expectations, how serious you are about visual observing and how much money you've got. I concede the Vixen LVW's represent exceptional value for money. In the short focal lengths they are not the equal of the Pentax XW's, notwithstanding they are excellent performers. I am happy to pay the premium for a 5mm Pentax XW over a 5mm Vixen LVW.
Cheers,
John B