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I think the 17,5mm and 6.5mm are the standout eyepieces of the line. The 6.5mm was almost an equal of the Pentax XW 5mm.
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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Baader really did a good job with these after the Hyperion
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
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Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Delos, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.
Solar: HA: Lunt 50mm single stack, W/L: Meade Herschel wedge.
Observing: DSOs: 3122 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2196, S110: 77). Doubles: 2461, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 261
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I don't know the M12.5. I'm curious about how it compares to the M17.5 (which I think is one of the best eyepieces of all time.) Please report back on the M12.5!
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I've already used the 17.5 and 9mm on the moon for a few months now and found them exceptional, comparable to my Delos, Delites and Pentax XW's but with that immersive feel. The 180 Mak could easily handle the 6.5mm (415x) last night, and the view was crisp to the edge. The field stop is not sharp, but has a slightly blurred blue edge to it (see attached pic), but this didn't distract me at all. The 12.5mm likewise produced great views. The eyecups on these work fine, but I prefer to use all my eyepieces without the eyecups on or rolled down, I completely remove them, I just find the view more immersive without them on, through most of my eyepieces, but especially with the morpheus line.
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Enjoy the views with them.
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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There's also that the 12.5mm is very close in focal length to the 14mm.
If you skip the 14mm and buy the others you'll save some $150 compared to getting the complete set with case and discount. For those $150 you should be able to find a nice case.
Not buying a complete set also has the advantage that you can buy one or a few at a time. I know someone who gathered a complete set by buying used eyepieces, saving quite a lot of money that way.
(The poor eye cup design was a problem in the first run, but this has been solved in later runs.)
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Jason 313 60mm Equatorial refractor
Sears 4454 80mm Equatorial refractor
Sears 6339 76mm Equatorial refractor
Celestron VX6 152mm Equatorial refractor
Celestron C90 “Orange tube” spotting scope
Celestron C5 "Orange tube" Schmidt-Cassegrain
Celestron C8 “Orange tube” Schmidt-Cassegrain
Celestron C11 “Orange tube” Schmidt-Cassegrain
Criterion/Bausch&Lomb 4000
Criterion Dynamax 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain
Meade 8” 2080 Schmidt-Cassegrain
Meade 10” 2120 Schmidt-Cassegrain
Meade 12” LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain
Jason 35mm 7-15X Binoculars; Celestron 25x100mm Binoculars; Nikon D7200 digital camera
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More accurate advice can be given if you create a signature containing your equipment.
Sometimes you can replace the eyecups with different ones so that may not be an issue.
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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No matter how good EPs look in reviews, it is always a good idea to try one before committing to the whole set.Alpena67 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:05 pm I have been looking to buy a good set of eyepieces and this post caught my eye. Baader is offering these at $50 off($189/each) until April 15. They have the complete set with a nice box and a few misc things for $1125. I was looking at the Televue Ethos but cost def plays in. I’m sure the Ethos would have the edge but after reading the reviews it seems the Morpheus line are great performers for the money; especially with the current sale.
Opinions on Morpheus line in particular are split, they work well for some but not for the others. To think about that applies to any
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Delos, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.
Solar: HA: Lunt 50mm single stack, W/L: Meade Herschel wedge.
Observing: DSOs: 3122 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2196, S110: 77). Doubles: 2461, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 261
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Yep! I love TV Panoptic but loathe the Naglers.... well I have a soft spot for the 17mm T4... but hey.Bigzmey wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:30 pmNo matter how good EPs look in reviews, it is always a good idea to try one before committing to the whole set.Alpena67 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:05 pm I have been looking to buy a good set of eyepieces and this post caught my eye. Baader is offering these at $50 off($189/each) until April 15. They have the complete set with a nice box and a few misc things for $1125. I was looking at the Televue Ethos but cost def plays in. I’m sure the Ethos would have the edge but after reading the reviews it seems the Morpheus line are great performers for the money; especially with the current sale.
Opinions on Morpheus line in particular are split, they work well for some but not for the others. To think about that applies to anyEP line, premium or not. So, once again good idea to try before buy.
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Finding what works for you in this hobby is fun, but could be expensive. However, if you buy used or on sale you can always recoup most of your investment.notFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:42 pmYep! I love TV Panoptic but loathe the Naglers.... well I have a soft spot for the 17mm T4... but hey.Bigzmey wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:30 pmNo matter how good EPs look in reviews, it is always a good idea to try one before committing to the whole set.Alpena67 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:05 pm I have been looking to buy a good set of eyepieces and this post caught my eye. Baader is offering these at $50 off($189/each) until April 15. They have the complete set with a nice box and a few misc things for $1125. I was looking at the Televue Ethos but cost def plays in. I’m sure the Ethos would have the edge but after reading the reviews it seems the Morpheus line are great performers for the money; especially with the current sale.
Opinions on Morpheus line in particular are split, they work well for some but not for the others. To think about that applies to anyEP line, premium or not. So, once again good idea to try before buy.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Delos, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.
Solar: HA: Lunt 50mm single stack, W/L: Meade Herschel wedge.
Observing: DSOs: 3122 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2196, S110: 77). Doubles: 2461, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 261
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