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Vixen ED100sf vs Vixen ED103S

Started by saiedmabrouk, 10/04/2011 06:36PM
Posted 10/04/2011 06:36PM Opening Post
I have the Vixen ED100sf and I am happy with it as a planetary scope. How does it compare to the Vixen ED103S on planets and color correction? I know that the ED103S is made in Japan (and the ED100sf made in China), better made, more expensive, is faster (F/7.7 vs F/9), and would be better for astrophotography.

Not to sound negative about the Vixen ED100sf, its longer focal length and its F/9 would make it ,in general, better for planets and easier to focus.

What I want to know is the difference between the telescopes as far as optical performance on planets and color correction, other differences????. Any opinion is appreciated.