telescopecomparison · 2-way
ZWO FF131 APO vs Takahashi TOA-130NFB
ZWO
FF131 APO
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Takahashi
TOA-130NFB
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO FF131 APO | Takahashi TOA-130NFB |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | refractor |
| Optical design | Apo quadruplet ED | Apo triplet |
| Aperture | 131mm | 130mm |
| Focal length | 983mm | 1000mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.5 | f/7.7 |
| Image circle | 44mm | 88mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.9kg | 9.6kg |
Advantages of ZWO FF131 APO
- Lighter (7.9kg vs 9.6kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Takahashi TOA-130NFB
- Larger image circle (88mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — ZWO FF131 APO
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Takahashi TOA-130NFB
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
ZWO FF131 APO — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.10° × 1.40°Scale: 0.79"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.37° × 0.92°Scale: 0.79"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.66° × 0.66°Scale: 0.79"/px
Takahashi TOA-130NFB — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.06° × 1.38°Scale: 0.78"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.35° × 0.90°Scale: 0.78"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.65° × 0.65°Scale: 0.78"/px
ZWO FF131 APO — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Takahashi TOA-130NFB — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
