It all started with the ED80 a few years ago, then came the 100ed...now there is the 120...can we expect to see a 150 anytime soon?
Do we expect any 6" APO Chinese refractors?
Started by Bill in Ballard, 09/05/2009 01:58AM
Posted 09/05/2009 01:58AM
Opening Post
Posted 09/05/2009 12:50PM
#1
Hello Bill!! Well, i think that it´s already available!! But i´m only not sure, because i dont know if it´s available for dealars or customers!! Anyway follow the link to see the 127 Ed triplet and on the descrition you´ll see that the 152 Ed Triplet it´s also available!! I believe that`s only a matter of time until we see them in the most knowned trades markes for the average customer!!
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/52381997/127mm_ed_apo_telescope.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/52381997/127mm_ed_apo_telescope.html
Posted 09/07/2009 05:48PM
#2
Check this out: http://intane-optics.com/products/apo-152-f-8-57-catalog-1.html
Scopejunkie
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Posted 09/08/2009 02:23PM
| Edited 09/08/2009 02:25PM
#3
Bill Barrett said:
It all started with the ED80 a few years ago, then came the 100ed...now there is the 120...can we expect to see a 150 anytime soon?
It could happen...but my gut reaaction is...if it were, would have by now. Course that could be because of the recession.
Color will be worse than in the 4s and 5s...but OTOH lotsa folks like the Chinese 6-inch achromats...and if the importers can keep the price down...maybe...
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Posted 09/09/2009 02:40PM
#4
It's interesting that many want to buy a "large" apo refractor for visual use. Since these Chinese models are relatively inexpensive, the attraction seems even greater. Apos are imaging machines. Yes they can be used visually, but IMO that use is a waste of money. Cameras "see" all color errors, so are these cheaper apos really a bargain? Who wants to spend hours/days creating images with bloated stars and purple halos?
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