Craig Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Has anybody had any experience of these? />http://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics-eyepieces/william-optics-swan-eyepiece.html I'm actually tempted by the 40mm, 33mm, 25mm and 20mm. (not all, prob 2 or 3) With a 2350mm focal length, I'm not particularly interested in anything smaller (I don't think...). 40mm = 58x magnification 33mm = 71x magnification 25mm = 94x magnification 20mm = 117x magnification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I have the 40mm and the 33mm if you want to borrow them for a try out Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 That would be superb Kim, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I'll try and remember to pop them in the car when I go to work on Monday and bring them to Wymeswold. But if I forget it may have to be next observing session. (my memory ain't what it was so I allways have to include a waiver lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sheila Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 craig, very surprised you have any funds left at all with the new horse Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 That's exactly what I'm looking at at the moment Craig Kim! I just remembered we said that we'd arrange who's house to go/come to RE:having a look at the WO SWAN EP's! We both forgot though so it's all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Ohhh we did too Felix - told you my memory was shot to pieces lol. Craig - sorry mate you're in a queue - Felix if you're free sometime this week (except Monday) on a clear night just gimme a bell. We can have a couple of hours (at yours or mine) then I can let Craig have a loan next weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Fantastic. Will come to yours if that's ok Kim? Much darker than my yard! Will give you a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Great stuff Felix - Look forward to hearing from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 How do you find them Kim, are they worth the money? If I get a recommendation, I may just bite the bullet and buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Why does it not surprise me that Kim has these eyepieces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 They're horrible - the Televues are much better lol. Seriously though - they are very nice pieces for the price - I still enjoy looking at Andromeda with the 40mm and 300P. Little bent at the edges but I just move the center over the bit I wanna look at. I doubt I'll sell either of them but can recommend them both as a good first upgrade on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I was looking at the WO 28mm UWAN, come in at just under £300......spec below..... 28mm UWAN, 2" 6/4 lenses/groups 82 degrees FOV 18mm eye-relief Weight 1000g Any thoughts Kim, you have one/had one at some point - lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Bit over budget at £300 for me Daz-although I'm not saying I haven't looked at the UWAN's For that price though I might wait for s/h TV's to come onto ABS. Just looking at SWAN's at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Yeah - Uwan's are the better option imho - less costly than TV's but approaching TV performance - the 28mm is particularly good - but ask Mick about them if you're serious - he's has a case of Uwan's. Those are in a whole different league to the Swans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 If you get the big UWAN Daz, I'd love to have a look through it. It will be really good in your F5 dob and give you pretty much the widest and brightest views you can get, but you may need to counterbalance it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Counterbalance is all ready taken care of, just need to save now to buy the thing.! And when I do get it, your more than welcome to have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Cheers Daz, the only problem is that you might get addicted to that "spacewalk experience" . Then you'll want 82 degrees or more on all your eps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I've decided to save up for a couple of Naglers. I'm planning to get the 31mm and 22mm ones. With a 2x barlow, this means I have 15.5mm and 11mm as well. I'm also mulling over the 41mm Panoptic but Martyn said I might have problems with this in a reflecting telescope. Any advice regarding this? I know they're expensive but I like to get something I know has a good reputation and will satisfy me (hence why I ended up with the 925 and NEQ6). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Not tried the 35mm Panoptic in my Sct yet Craig but I'll bring it to the next meeting and you can take it for a spin. I'll bring the 40mm Swan too just for a comparison - the Naglers sound like a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Cheers Kim - you're a star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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