T4 vs T6

Well I got to try a new (used - new ot me) 22 t4 tonight. Very nice EP. I had a couple of the t6's but switched back to the UWA's. I felt like the light transmission was better and more natural in the UWA's. The t6's, to me, felt like the contrast (/coatings) was overworked a bit.

The 22 t4 has a very nice feel. The view has a very similar feel to the UWA's, which I like very much. I had been angling for a 20mm t5, but "settled" for a 22mm t4. The 22mm t4 fits vey well with the 14mm UWA. It is an excellent jump and the feel of the view is very similar. I really like it. Definitely a keeper.

The only downside on both - the weight. With an f5.9 dob with buttery movement, that weight thing will drive you to drinking. I pull one ep out and the scope goes up. I put the next EP in and the scope goes down. I would say it's the scope, but when you are swinging 2 lbs on a 4.5 foot moment arm, well what do I really expect. The view makes up for it though.

I can definitely understand the popularity of the t4 series. How much is that 17mm t4 anyway? I think I have a hole to fill.

Ed

The 17mm T-4 is also a great EP. I have this and the 12mm T-4 and I like them both.
I agree with you on the T-6s. Many don't see it that way, but your observation agrees with mine completely. I am not sure if this is because of the difference between eyes or perhaps the difference between eye and machines that measure throughput. I know tha machines can measure precisely, but eyes are not machines and the see what they see.
You know, you can add a piece of Velcro to the Alt bearing to add just a little stiction, just one side of course. Hooks or Loops which ever works best for you. The other thing you can do is add one more smaller Teflon pad.
These will not make it stiff, just a little more stiction to hold it still.