Baader 1.25" & 2" 8-24mm Hyperion Universal Mark IV Zoom Eyepiece # HYP-Zoom 2454826

While there are optically-superior modern eyepieces, such that you could buy several dedicated high-end optics at several hundred dollars each, this is reasonably priced, and a nice compromise.Maybe next year, I'll purchase a 6 mm mercedes equivalent.

Really nice especially for the price but a much smaller difference on the telescope than we expected.

I purchased the Mark IV Zoom and the 17.5 Morpheus at the same time along with an Orion Barlow 2x. I was very pleased with all 3, I bring up the others to compare the differences in types of eyepieces. The “picture” clarity of the 17.5 fixed lens is very high, the Zoom’s is as well but not quite as crisp as the Morpheus. It seems the the eye relief of the zoom is a bit tougher than the fixed lens which is to be expected. Overall I really enjoyed the Zoom and think it’s a great tool to have in the cart for a late night under the stars. The ability to pair it with a Barlow also makes it much easier to “scan” for star systems. I’ve added a modest photo of Jupiter and a couple of its moons that I took with an iPhone 11 and the MarkIV Zoom. Cheers.

Envio rapido, excelente vendedor recomendado A ++++++++

in any eyepiece I own. Detailed, crisp, and even better with Barlow. Worth the $$ if you are into astronomy.

I've had this for a few months now and so glad I got away from fixed eyepieces. Sure, you lose out on fov but you more than make up for it with how much more you can focus on the sky rather than fiddling around with eyepieces. Pair this with a 32mm eyepiece and you've got a massive range of magnifications covered.This zoom barlows well, too. You most likely won't need a barlow unless you're lucky enough to have consistently good viewing conditions. I did compare this to other zooms. It was an easy decision sticking with the Baader.

The first picture is from SVBONY SV135 ($50).The second one is from Baader 1.25" & 2" 8-24mm Hyperion Universal Mark IV Zoom Eyepiece ($300+)The second picture has slightly bigger angle. Is it worth the price difference?

I've been doing astronomy for about 10 years, and the Baader 8 to 24 mm zoom lens is my go-to lens. Agena Astro is a premier supplier of astronomical gear.