Celestron E-Lux Series 2 32mm Eyepiece
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Manufacturer: CelestronModel: 93335
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Customer Review: decent 2" eyepiece on a budget
Summary: 4 Stars
My Newtonian accepts 2" eyepieces so I thought I'd pick one up to see how it would perform. First, let me note that Celestron's E-Lux 2" eyepieces are an older Kellner 3 piece design. This is why they cost much less than other 2" EPs. Big Kellners like these specifically do not work well in "fast" short focal length scopes like my f/5 Newtonian. That is to say, they have noticeable distortion (coma/astigmatism) around the edges of the field of view. In a longer focal length scope like an SC, this Kellner would work much better. In any event, I thought the EP performed acceptably for the price, even in my scope. I picked it up for $45+s/h and I find that about 75% of the FOV is usable in my scope, which, for the price, is fine with me. That said, I was surprised that the FOV wasn't wider. My 1.25" Celestron X-Cel 25mm has about the same apparent FOV. I was also a bit surprised by the short eye relief. It's not bad, just not as nice as the 1.25" X-Cels. It is also lighter than I expected given its size....not as much glass as a more complex EP like Celestron's ultra-wide Ultima and Axiom lines. However, this EP proved very good for getting a wide-feeling view and for scanning. In short, if you have a cheaper newtonian with a 2" focuser and don't want to spend a lot to try a 2" EP, this is a great buy, but don't expect to use the entire FOV. If you have an f/10 or longer scope, this EP will also perform much better. I was pleased with the EP, but I also knew that it would have limitations in my scope. I plan to keep it for specific use cases, but I doubt I'll use it every night. It also had a relatively thin rubber eyecup compared to the X-Cels, and the eyecup was a bit distorted/misshapen.
Description of Celestron E-Lux Series 2 32mm Eyepiece
The E-Lux series of eyepieces is available in 1 1/4" and 2" models. This is a highly economical traditional Plössl optical design series. The 2" E-Lux class is the best value 2" eyepieces on the market.Eyepieces
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