telescopecomparison · 2-way
Askar 120APO vs Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX
Askar
120APO
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher
Esprit 120EDX
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Specifications
| Specification | Askar 120APO | Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Refractor | refractor |
| Optical design | Triplet APO | Apo triplet |
| Aperture | 120mm | 120mm |
| Focal length | 840mm | 840mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.0 | f/7.0 |
| Image circle | 44mm | — |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 8.5kg | 10.8kg |
Advantages of Askar 120APO
- Larger image circle (44mm) — supports bigger sensors
- Lighter (8.5kg vs 10.84kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — Askar 120APO
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Askar 120APO — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.46° × 1.64°Scale: 0.92"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.60° × 1.07°Scale: 0.92"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.77° × 0.77°Scale: 0.92"/px
Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.46° × 1.64°Scale: 0.92"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.60° × 1.07°Scale: 0.92"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.77° × 0.77°Scale: 0.92"/px
Askar 120APO — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
