Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Eyepieces Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 garyc11 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 11/20/04 Posts: 2779 Loc: Niagara Falls,NY zoom lense       #495929 - 06/29/05 03:37 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   what is a good mid price range zoom for a 8" newt f/5 scope. thanks -------------------- CGE 1400 CPC 1100 MallinCam Hyper Plus Color Celestron 100 ED CG5-GT Celestron C-8 Newtonion Post Extras:       DanJ Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/01/04 Posts: 1026 Loc: Youngsville, NC Re: zoom lense [Re: garyc11]       #496167 - 06/29/05 06:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have a Seban 8-24 that I bought off of ebay for around $150, including shipping from Germany. I have compared this with orion's Premium zoom, same fl range, and I think it has much better color and crispness at the edge. For an ebay purchase, it really is a nice one FWIW. Cheers -------------------- Dan J. XT8i ETX 90 PST Post Extras:       DanJ Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/01/04 Posts: 1026 Loc: Youngsville, NC Re: zoom lense [Re: DanJ]       #496168 - 06/29/05 06:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Though, I have been eyeing a review here on the SW 5-8 Hmmmmm -------------------- Dan J. XT8i ETX 90 PST Post Extras:       AstroRon Pooh-Bah Reged: 05/13/05 Posts: 1345 Loc: Maine Coast Re: zoom lense [Re: DanJ]       #496362 - 06/29/05 09:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   chech out the other ZOOM EP thread. There is a comparison list available. -------------------- Ron, KF1H PST/PSM40, ETX-125, Lunt 60mm/BF1200 on order http://mysite.verizon.net/KF1H Post Extras:       F.Meiresonne Carpal Tunnel Reged: 12/22/03 Posts: 2956 Loc: Eeklo,Belgium Re: zoom lense [Re: AstroRon]       #497241 - 06/30/05 03:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I use a LV zoom 8-24mm, pretty good, i use it in my scopes for viewing open clusters as you can zoom and find the best mag for the FOV.Nice eyerelief, really a good ep... -------------------- Freddy Meiresonne Obsession 18 inch #1638 Orion Optics 8 inch F/4.5 -1/8 wave optics -Vixen GP-E 20x80 Helios Stellar Binos 10x60 Helios Quantum 4(= Obie Mariner) 10x50 Helios Nature sport plus 8x40 Helios Nature sport plus Eyepieces in use :Pan 35,24,19, N13T6, Pentax 10 XW, N9T6, Ultrascopic 7.5, TV2, baader ortho 12.5 and 9 mm Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 7 registered and 9 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Greg K., Jason B, csa/montana  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 564 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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