Which of these two moderately priced ED doublets is the best scope. I am most concerned about optics and color correction. All opinions welcome!
SV Nighthawk NG or Orion ED 80
Started by jmb, 08/25/2007 01:06AM
Posted 08/25/2007 01:06AM
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Posted 08/28/2007 06:34PM
#1
Jack Bruneau said:
Which of these two moderately priced ED doublets is the best scope. I am most concerned about optics and color correction. All opinions welcome!
I replaced my Orion ED80 with a SVNHNG. For visual application I could not see any appreciable difference between the scopes. Color correction and contrast on both were very good. Neither had any other abberations that were apparent to me. However, I cannot comment on imaging as I'm strictly a visual observer. I'm sure others can chime in on that.
As far as mechanicals go, the SV is a very nice piece of work. Fit and finish are excellent and the standard dual speed focuser works very well and easily handles a 2" diagonal with large Naglers. The SV also includes a set of HD rings that are far superior to the ones purchased optionally from Orion. While the Orion is functional, it doesn't have the same level of finish, build quality is not as high and the single speed focuser, while adequate, is not nearly as nice to use.
Hope this is helpful!
Posted 08/30/2007 12:40AM
| Edited 08/30/2007 12:44AM
#2
Thanks Phil,
Yes, I didn't think there was any contest with regard to mechanics or fit and finish. The SV wins that hands down. I just wasn't sure if the NHNG used the same glass, is it the FPL 53, that the Synta scopes are using. I'm pleased to hear that the optics are similar. Thanks, Jack
Yes, I didn't think there was any contest with regard to mechanics or fit and finish. The SV wins that hands down. I just wasn't sure if the NHNG used the same glass, is it the FPL 53, that the Synta scopes are using. I'm pleased to hear that the optics are similar. Thanks, Jack
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