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Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS vs TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
Astro-Physics
155mm f/6 StarFire CS
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
TS-Optics
PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Key differences
+19% aperture
Faster by 1.0 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS | TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | refractor |
| Optical design | Christen Superachromat (4-element) | Apo triplet FPL-53 |
| Aperture | 155mm | 130mm |
| Focal length | 930mm | 910mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/6.0 | f/7.0 |
| Image circle | 64mm | 52mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 10.9kg | 8.3kg |
Advantages of Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS
- 19% more light-gathering aperture
- Faster optics at f/6 vs f/7
- Larger image circle (64mm) — supports bigger sensors
Advantages of TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
- Lighter (8.3kg vs 10.9kg) — easier to travel with
Best for — Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
- 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
TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.27° × 1.51°Scale: 0.85"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.48° × 0.99°Scale: 0.85"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.71° × 0.71°Scale: 0.85"/px
Astro-Physics 155mm f/6 StarFire CS — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
