Vernonscope Brandon eyepieces

[serge le seal]

Brandon eyepieces from the 70's - how well do they perform when compared to modern eyepieces?
What is a realistic price to pay for these eyepieces in excellent condition? Are you better off buying newer ones of other brands for the same price?
Regards,
Andrew

[dannat (Daniel)]

IMO the biggest thing is the fov difference, the brandonnwillnhave good sharpness & contrast, but can't compete based on the fov difference. I don't mind this & enjoy the god images these old ep's provide.
As for price how long s a piece of string, some go for as low as 100, but I have seen mid 100's commonly on CN

[casstony]

A review you might find interesting Andrew: http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbarchi.../o/all/fpart/1

To summarise, Brandon best on Moon, Televue plossl best on Jupiter, binoviewer(two eyes) better than either.

[JethroB76 (Jeff)]

How fast is the scope you intend to use them in?

[serge le seal]

I was going to use them in a Meade 8" SCT

[serge le seal]

Much appreciated information link CassTony ... A friend has some to sell and I was wondering whether to invest in some.