telescopecomparison · 2-way
Vaonis Vespera vs Vaonis Vespera 3
Key differences
-18% focal length
Faster by 0.9 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Vaonis Vespera | Vaonis Vespera 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | smart-telescope | smart-telescope |
| Optical design | Apo quadruplet all-in-one | Apochromatic quadruplet all-in-one |
| Aperture | 50mm | 50mm |
| Focal length | 200mm | 245mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/4.0 | f/4.9 |
| Image circle | — | — |
| Full-frame support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.0kg | 5.0kg |
Advantages of Vaonis Vespera
- Wider field — 200mm vs 245mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/4 vs f/4.9
Advantages of Vaonis Vespera 3
- Tighter framing — 245mm vs 200mm focal length
Best for — Vaonis Vespera
- Wide-field nebulae and Milky Way regions
- Fast imaging — short exposures per sub
Best for — Vaonis Vespera 3
- Wide-field nebulae and Milky Way regions
- Fast imaging — short exposures per sub
Vaonis Vespera — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 10.31° × 6.88°Scale: 3.88"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 6.73° × 4.50°Scale: 3.88"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 3.24° × 3.24°Scale: 3.88"/px
Vaonis Vespera 3 — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 8.42° × 5.61°Scale: 3.17"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 5.50° × 3.67°Scale: 3.17"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.64° × 2.64°Scale: 3.17"/px
Vaonis Vespera — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.
Vaonis Vespera 3 — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.
