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Geoff,
horses for courses, but I have an 80mm ED scope, and a stuck up one at that.
I love using it, but mostly warm and fuzzy feeling comes from the fact that all up (with finder, and oak storage case) it was well over US$2600, and I bought it when the dollar was about $0.35!!!!!!!!! (it is currently about $0.69).
Does it image widefield, yep sure does, and much like the other shots we have seen.
Gas giants/lunar?? Same deal, and I have dug out an image or two just to help.
Do I use or prefer it for everyday use? No way. It is something I continually worry about damaging, and to be frank the views through my MN76 or my homebrew 10" f5 newt are better.
I recall having the ED80 a few years back, and finding/buying a damaged MN66 (6" f6 Mak/Newt). I was able to use the two side by side, and the all round views were just that much better with the MN66.
Nothing beats aperture I am afraid. BUT............. don't not look at one simply from what I or others say, try one, you will love it. Just don't expect it to outdo a bigger scope.
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