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Originally Posted by johnt
It has been suggested in this discussion that TODAY (2013) there are TWO types of lenses being used, one for the cheap $1199 version, and one for the more expensive $1999 Explore Scientific version. OK, it looks as though this is probably not true, and it probably comes down to better quality control for the $1999 version compared to the $1199.
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I'm leaning this way....I suspect the Chinese still have a way to go with QA and ES does rejects some OTAs. I don't know I have heard this before but it's speculation.
However, one thing ...you will not be told by the OEM and no one in a position that knows is saying! So if your not sure...buy the ES127 you cannot go wrong for the price.
Maybe Astro Optical should re-start selling the Prostar units with tricked out ML focuser etc? I reckon they'd gets sales these days and indeed..or better yet the new 150mm ED's...Hmmmm.