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Re: Zoom Eyepieces

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Posted by Doug Tanaka on October 31, 2001 05:24:44 UTC

Jarvis,

I agree with you on most eyepieces, but not on the Speers-Waler 5mm-8mm zoom. 81-89 degree AFOV, sharp and contrasty. The compromise is a very long barrel and you have to refocus, but it blows away any Plossl in every way.

Doug Tanaka

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