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Is Pentax XW parfocal with their XLs?

Started by vinckkw, 01/15/2004 11:36PM
Posted 01/15/2004 11:36PM Opening Post
Are the XWs parfocal with the XLs?

However, are the XLs parfocal with each other in the first place?

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Posted 01/16/2004 03:13PM #1
Vincent--I don't have any experience with the XW line, but in answer to your second question: a qualified yes. Qualified because I only have experience with the 14, 10.5, and 7MM eyepieces in the XL line, but yes they DO appear to be parfocal. Usually some small readjustment would be necessary, but for the most part the image was right on as you switched between one and the other.
Larry Seguin
Posted 01/17/2004 08:25PM #2
Hey Vincent--If you're still looking, a Pentax 14 XL just came up for sale on Astromart. Check out ad #242681.
Larry
Posted 01/18/2004 11:48PM #3
Vincent I'm so glad you got your 14 XL! I know you're gonna enjoy it, I can't wait to get MINE out tonight, as the skies are clearing after a cold front wandered through three days ago. Best of skies to you,
Larry