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Yes it does.
Having used both the main difference really is the vignetting of brighter stars along the edge in the 106N. The 106N is a bit out of focus in blue as well so 106N images tend to show bluish haze around some blue stars and a dark bar going through bright stars along the edges.
Otherwise much the same. I don't know you'd get an FSQ to use binos on as it wouldn't be my first choice for a visual scope.
The 106N as a visual scope is a bit like some Naglers. You have to look straight on otherwise you get a distortion. Not sure about the 106ED as I haven't looked through it (sad eh?).
For imaging purposes the big adavantage of the 106ED is the reducer which is fantastic. The big downside is the focuser lock which is quite poor and a bit embarassing to Tak who pride themselves on excellent focusers. You lock it down and it shifts the focus, the 106N lock is very firm and does not do that. The improved colour correction of the 106ED is also a plus and it is super sharp even more than the 106N which is extremely sharp.
They are both wonderful instruments and you'd be happy with either.
Greg.
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