Light super-wide EP

dannat (Daniel) · #1 02-08-2009, 10:41 AM

what is the lightest super-wide 68 deg fov available in 1.25" format?

i am looking at the 22-27mm range , but hate weight - manyy seem to be in the weight of 400g, is there anything around 250g?
i have stumbled on an erfle at 170g with 62deg fov - but the review were totally positive

astro744 · #2 02-08-2009, 08:26 PM

24mm Panoptic is 230grams and a wonderful eyepiece in any telescope.

astronut (John) · #3 10-08-2009, 07:48 AM

Daniel,
I use Siebert e/p's.
They are made in the U.S by Harry Siebert.
The barrels are made of aluminium.
These make them super light.
The Ultra series have 20mm eye relief and 70DAFOV.
They have a nice flat field to the edge in my 12" F5 scope.
I highly recommend them.
Go to www.siebertoptics.com

dannat (Daniel) · #4 10-08-2009, 08:07 AM

Yes JOh i found them, i was thinking of getting the 22.5mm

rider · #5 10-08-2009, 08:34 AM

wow, I'm blown away, - different ideas, not just clones of every other companies products.

astronut (John) · #6 10-08-2009, 08:35 AM

I have the 17mm Ultra, 9mm Ultra and the Telecentric 2x Barlow.
These are good for fast & slow F/ratio scopes.
With their lightness of weight, they're especially good for Dobs, where balance is very important.

OneOfOne (Trevor) · #7 11-08-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astro744

24mm Panoptic is 230grams and a wonderful eyepiece in any telescope.

I second the 24 Pan...truly excellent eyepiece.