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Orion's New Lanthanums

Discussion in 'Eyepieces, Barlows, and Filters' started by Zigarro, Apr 21, 2017.

Orion's New Lanthanums

Started by Zigarro on Apr 21, 2017 at 4:34 PM

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  1. Zigarro

    Zigarro Well-Known Member

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    Zigarro, Apr 21, 2017
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    Just got the new Spring ed. of the Orion catalog and much is the same but they have added an ultra wide lanthanum eye piece to their line-up. These come in 1.25 & 2" and the F/Ls are; 20, 14, 9, 6, & 4mm. They have an 80 degree afov and 20mm E/R. They list for $270 ea, but they're pretty and I want!
     
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    Eduardo Costa, May 3, 2017
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    There are many similar ones with the use of lanthanum, 80 degree AFOV, 20mm eye-relief, near focals lenghts, size of eyepieces accordling focal lenght and a possible retractable eyecup to stand eye-relief.
    These eyepieces reminded me Vixen SSW.
    Maybe same product, maybe like one.
    Anxiosly :) waiting for more details ...
     
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    Zigarro, May 3, 2017
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    For more detail, you probably should check Orion's web site~ I won't be able to afford one of these for a while yet and can't give any opinion on 'em. :(
     
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    Dave In Vermont, May 14, 2017
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    I can't believe I've missed this thread here! Thanks Ziggy!

    I'm very interested to see how they do. Reviews, anyone? I'd love to line these up with my favorite Vixens' LV-series.

    Enjoy!

    Dave
     
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    Eduardo Costa, Jul 25, 2017
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