Time to take the plunge on some more EPs
.... you may all recall the Thread "Eyepiece Performance Ratings" started by Ausastronomer on 20/05/05. Just want to create some feedback following that regarding John Bambury's ratings, and how they might apply to my 10" SCT, and some purchases I am considering.
John rated the Pentax XWs at 9.5/10, Radians and Panoptics at 9/10 and the 4000 series UWA Meades at 8/10.
Do you agree, and where do you think the 5000 series UWA Meades rate? Better than the 4000 series? As good as the Radian and Panoptics?
I am happy with my 30mm EP at the moment, but am thinking of supplementing my mid-range mag range.
I am thinking about making the following purchases:
1. 14mm 5000 series UWA Meade: $285
(cf 14mm Pentax XW $479, 14mm Radian $385, 15mm Panoptic $350)
2. 18mm Radian: $385
(cf 18mm 5000 UWA Meade $393, 19mm Panoptic $399, 20mm VW Pentax $479)
3. 24mm Panoptic: $485
(cf 24mm UWA 5000 Meade $555)
NB:I'm not ready yet for the price tag of Naglers in these ranges, so I have left those out of this discussion...
I'd appreciate your thoughts, esp. John, and anyone who has used these EPs on a 10" SCT like mine.
