6 replies to this topic

[Lardo5150]

Still learning and researching before pulling the trigger, so please be kind

 

Can you all help me understand what is the difference between these two pieces?

 

https://www.adorama.com/aa2454824.html

 

and

 

https://www.adorama.com/aa2454825.html

 

 

 

[Highburymark]

Same eyepiece - the second one has an added barlow which gives you more power. It means you can use it for higher magnification targets like planets and the Moon.

[Jon Isaacs]

Same eyepiece - the second one has an added barlow which gives you more power. It means you can use it for higher magnification targets like planets and the Moon.

 

:waytogo;

 

The Barlow is a 2.25x Barlow so you can use the zoom as an 8-24mm zoom and as a 3.5mm to 10.7mm zoom.

 

Jon

[CrazyPanda]

First link is the Mark IV zoom by itself.

 

Second link is the Mark IV zoom with attachable 2.25x barlow, but for some reason they used the image of the older Mark III zoom.

Edited by CrazyPanda, 16 May 2025 - 07:48 AM.

[Lardo5150]

Thanks everyone, apreciate it.

Still learning.

[Highburymark]

First link is the Mark IV zoom by itself.

Second link is the Mark IV zoom with attachable 2.25x barlow, but for some reason they used the image of the older Mark III zoom.

Well spotted

[sevenofnine]

Get the one with the barlow. You can use other barlows but it's an awkward stack IMO. Once you get used to threading the Baader 2.25x onto the zoom (in the dark ) you will really like the end result. Sometimes, it's the only eyepiece I use. Good luck with your decision! 

Edited by sevenofnine, 16 May 2025 - 08:30 PM.