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Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX vs Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
Sky-Watcher
Esprit 120EDX
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher
Esprit 120ED
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Specifications
| Specification | Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX | Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | Refractor |
| Optical design | Apo triplet | Triplet APO |
| 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 | 10.8kg | 11.5kg |
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
- Larger image circle (44mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
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
Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED — 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 — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
