ok, so last question, what of the barlow. I can justify upgrading from a $50 or $99 ep to a $180ep but upgrade a $99 barlow to a $330? ouch.. Is a newb like me really going to appreciate the difference? or is the barlow the "weakest link in the chain" and quality REALLY makes a difference?
So you reccomend a 1.25" barlow which are a bit cheaper, is that you think a better option? Even though then I won't be able to barlow the 2" ep, and instead getting a 13mm and a 17mm? That gives me a range of 6.5ep+b, 8.5ep+b, 13ep, 17ep and 30ep. Where as with a 2" barlow and the same amount of EPs I can get 4.5ep+b, 9ep, 12.5ep+b, 15ep+b, 25ep, 30ep....
but you say the cheap barlow with the 30ep isn't going to be as nice as a 1.25" without barlow............. AARGH! If I had any hair, i'd be tearing it out..
ok, I really don't think I need any more replies, i think the verdict is I'm going to keep saving my money until I can get myself to a star party or something and actually check out some people's gear....
So when's the next one?
Thanks heaps for all the replies and advice so far, I certinally have been learning a LOT!
