Orion Shorty 1.25" 2x Barlow Lens by Orion
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Digital camera reviews of Orion Shorty 1.25" 2x Barlow Lens
Digital camera Review: Good for most uses
Summary: 3 Stars
This will be a good product for most applications, and is very convenient for lighter scopes. Works just fine in my Meade ETX-90. But shows its weakness, as all less expensive eyepieces do, in a very high quality refractor (Stellarvue SV80S). Consider the short Antares 3X Barlow, or the more expensive Orion 2X, if you have a scope with very hiqh quality optics, or might upgrade to it.Digital camera Review: Good thing, does the job, as long as...
Summary: 5 Stars
...the price of $43.95 for just a concave lens fits your hobby budget and your immediate desire to quench your thirst to have it right NOW! Seriously, I am grateful to Orion for giving us an affordable chance to get experience with reflector telescopes. However, in the business model of "a shaver and razor blades" -- Orion is charging you X,000% profit for consumables like this one. Again (see my previous post) I bought it in a way as people do impulsive moves because they can afford it for a certain reason. Would I contemplate and plan this purchase? No way.Digital camera Review: Helps, but not as much as I thought
Summary: 3 Stars
This lens is supposed to double the magnification of any given eyepiece it is used with. I suppose it does, but to me the difference wasn't that obvious. Probably depends a lot on the aperture of your telescope (mine is 114 mm), since magnification can only do so much with limited light. However, the quality of the materials/lens itself seems adequate, and you can't beat the Orion company's customer service.Digital camera Review: Needed this!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was needed for the Orion telescope we bought. It has made seeing the moon, Jupiter and Saturn much easier. It's amazing to be able to see so far away!Digital camera Review: Nice Barlow eyepiece
Summary: 5 Stars
This Barlow eyepiece is a must. I've used it with my 9mm and 25mm eyepieces. It gives an additional 2X magnification. Simply insert your eyepiece of choice into the Barlow, then insert the Barlow into the scope. It's that easy. Highly recommended.