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Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX vs Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
Sky-Watcher
Esprit 150EDX
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Sky-Watcher
Esprit 150ED
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Specifications
| Specification | Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX | Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | Refractor |
| Optical design | Apo triplet | Triplet APO |
| Aperture | 150mm | 150mm |
| Focal length | 1050mm | 1050mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.0 | f/7.0 |
| Image circle | — | 44mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 15.2kg | 17.0kg |
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
- Larger image circle (44mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX
- 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
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX — 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
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
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
