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by chancy_sg
Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Carl Zeiss Milvus 135mm F2 in Canon EF mount (ZE) - REDUCED $1800
Replies: 2
Views: 4454

WTS : Carl Zeiss Milvus 135mm F2 in Canon EF mount (ZE) - REDUCED $1800

Carl Zeiss Milvus 135mm F2 in Canon EF mount (ZE) Dustin Abbott equates to OTUS class performance Manual Focus In dry box all the time, underused, optics in excellent condition. Zeiss glass gives unrivalled tonality, microcontrast and rendition for general photography. Gives round stars with min abb...
by chancy_sg
Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Takahashi SKY90 (MK II) NSV with Flattener/Reducer and FTF Fine Focuser - SOLD!
Replies: 1
Views: 4558

Takahashi SKY90 (MK II) NSV with Flattener/Reducer and FTF Fine Focuser - SOLD!

[/img]The Takahashi SKY 90 needs no introduction. Lauded as Tak's answer to the original Stowaway, this version is the rarer and later New Short Version (NSV) mark 2, with collimatable front lens cell. Roger Vines opines this collimatable cell and a Feathertouch stepdown fine focuser will make this ...
by chancy_sg
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: A Newbie’s Impression of the Astrophysics 92mm Stowaway (2018 version)
Replies: 1
Views: 10519

Re: A Newbie’s Impression of the Astrophysics 92mm Stowaway (2018 version)

Delighted to share that my review of the Astrophysics Stowaway has been published in:
https://www.amateurastrophotography.com/magazine
(pages 20-21).

Do have a look!
by chancy_sg
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: A Newbie’s Impression of the Astrophysics 92mm Stowaway (2018 version)
Replies: 1
Views: 10519

A Newbie’s Impression of the Astrophysics 92mm Stowaway (2018 version)

It seems almost unreal that I ended up with this scope almost randomly. A little background...some years ago, when I was just getting deeper into this hobby, a casual group chat mentioned this mythic scope was being made available and an order list was open online....so I just added mine to the list...
by chancy_sg
Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: A Newbie's Impression of the Samyang/Rokinon/Milvus(newly added comments)135 F2 for AP
Replies: 6
Views: 15434

Re: A Newbie's Impression of the Samyang/Rokinon 135 F2 for AP

Just wanted to update this 135mm lens thread...I had sold the 135mm Samyang and for some time had been wondering what may possibly replace it at a similar performance vs price point. Recently, a random stroll through Funan settled this issue. I wandered into Tkfoto for some other thing and a sale on...
by chancy_sg
Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Takahashi F3 0.6X reducer for FSQ106/130
Replies: 1
Views: 2431

WTS: Takahashi F3 0.6X reducer for FSQ106/130

Selling this F3 reducer for FSQ106/130 as rarely used. http://www.takahashijapan.com/ct-news/news_topics/news_151102_F3rd06x.html (google translate for details) In excellent condition. Stars are pinpoint to the extreme corners of full frame 36x24mm sensor. Asking $1500 for it. Anyone keen, pls conta...
by chancy_sg
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: A Newbies’s Impression of the SKYROVER 70mm SA MK III
Replies: 0
Views: 10396

A Newbies’s Impression of the SKYROVER 70mm SA MK III

The problem with astrophotography is that you find yourself always in need for a new setup for some purpose (or excuse) or other, (COVID lockdowns notwithstanding). In my case, it was a need for a portable setup for overseas expeditions, meaning air travel, to dark sites in other countries. Weight l...
by chancy_sg
Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS - Takahashi MT130- sold
Replies: 2
Views: 3102

Re: WTS - Takahashi MT130-RARE Full Set - REDUCED!!!

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Reduced to clear... $1500!
by chancy_sg
Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: A Newbie's Impression of the Mewlon 210 for Astrophotography
Replies: 2
Views: 8527

Re: A Newbie's Impression of the Mewlon 210 for Astrophotography

https://www.amateurastrophotography.com ... roimaging/


Just to let you know that this review has been published in a slightly edited form on an online astronomy magazine. Do check out the other fantastic contributions! 😝