I wish the eye relief was better (my eyelashes are making a mess on the eye lens), and wish that the back surface of the eye lens was not flat (causes problems with reflections from local light sources). It might be interesting to compare our two 5-8's sometime, although the coatings in both cases are lesser in quality than those of any of the Tele Vue products. Its no Tele Vue, but considering the cost difference, I suppose one shouldn't expect it to be. Clear skies to you.
Hi David,
I agree on all points. Local light sources from my back deck, though few, can cause reflections that get in the way. I do not have that problem from my club's observatory. The Nagler's coatings are better, but I do occsionally get a reflection when looking at a planet i.e. I get a reflection from my eye. I can't recall if tis was an issue with the SW.
Cheers,
- Craig
