I would bet the 26 Nagler is nicer, but there is a point where wider field of view makes little difference. It seems once you get around a 2 degree field, most objects are framed nicely. The next useful jump seems to come around at about a 4 degree field, which very few telescopes are capable of delivering. It is not Naglers that deliver a 4 degree actual field of view, except in guide scopes. A Nagler used for a guide scope would be a sign of a real gear "junky" indeed. It would be quite a sight though. I did meet an individual who prided himself in owning every Nagler.
I gets down to your optical system but I doubt the added field of view with the 26 Nagler is worth twice the cost for most optical systems. I will keep the Naglers I have but doubt I will add any to my collection. I love my 27mm Panoptic. However, I want to compare it to a friend's 26mm
Nagler to see the differences and if there weight issues that need to be addressed. It's nice to try things out before you buy.
Debbie
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I have the 27mm also, it is my favorite eyepeice, also very good for solar viewing. Seems the new naglers have gotten to heavy, I like to change eyepieces with messing with balance.
Thanks Erik. I went with the 27 because in reading reviews it had the
edge for eye relief, slightly (not much) larger FOV, the TFOV was slightly larger and I think it will fulfill the role of finder just fine while also serving as a wide angle piece. I didn't want to spend the $600 or so for a Nagler or Ethos so I think the 27 Pan will serve nicely.
On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would say the 27mm but I am a 2" eyepiece snob.
Well, I went with the 27mm Panoptic.
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On Apr 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>
wrote:
He he he he
> From: jayleads@gmail.com > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:53 -0600 > To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Panoptic 24mm vs Panoptic 27mm > > Just wondering which of these two EP some might suggest as a
finder and
> wide field of view in my 10" f4.7, 14 f4.6 and 20" f5 scopes? More to > the story but I just want a few opinions before I order. The 24 is on > back order while the 27 is available. No biggie jumping from a 2 inch > to a 1 1/4 for me. I'd like to pull the trigger this afternoon so if > you have an opinion I'd like to hear it. > > Here is what I have > > Pentax XW 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 14mm. (no longer available. When the stock > runs out the XW line is suspended as the plant that made them was > destroyed in the tsunami). These aren't going anywhere and thanks to > Steve Fisher for getting me hooked in them at Lakeside last summer! > > Orion Stratus 13mm, 17mm, 21mm (acted as my finder) and I am currently > selling these and will put them up on cloudy nights and they are up at > The SLAS Classifieds. I may keep either the 13 or the 17 as a star > party eyepiece. > > 5mm Hyperion. Probably going up for sale, we'll see. My daughter bought > this for me 3 years ago so it has a soft spot with me. I'll probably > keep it for that reason alone though it is duplicated by the Pentax. > > 32mm Q70 2" eyepiece. Not perfect but not too bad as a finder when I > just want to see the real estate to find an object. > > Thus the purpose is to have something of good quality that provides a > wide field while also serving as a finder. The 24 Pan works nice that > way and wouldn't require a switch out on the EP holder when I move to > put a Pentax in. Then again I am having to wear my eyeglasses while > observing and I think the eye relief on the 27 Pan would be better > while giving me an overall better wide field view. So I ask, do I go > for the 24 or the 27? I have done the calculator and there isn't much > difference between them. Thoughts? > > Sent from my iPad > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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