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Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS vs Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
Astro-Physics
155mm f/6 StarFire CS
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher
Esprit 150ED
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Key differences
-11% focal length
Faster by 1.0 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS | Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | Refractor |
| Optical design | Christen Superachromat (4-element) | Triplet APO |
| Aperture | 155mm | 150mm |
| Focal length | 930mm | 1050mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/6.0 | f/7.0 |
| Image circle | 64mm | 44mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 10.9kg | 17.0kg |
Advantages of Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS
- Wider field — 930mm vs 1050mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/6 vs f/7
- Larger image circle (64mm) — supports bigger sensors
- Lighter (10.9kg vs 17kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
- Tighter framing — 1050mm vs 930mm focal length
Best for — Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.22° × 1.48°Scale: 0.83"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.45° × 0.97°Scale: 0.83"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.70° × 0.70°Scale: 0.83"/px
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.96° × 1.31°Scale: 0.74"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.28° × 0.86°Scale: 0.74"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.62° × 0.62°Scale: 0.74"/px
Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
