Pentax XL 5.2mm...so huge!

[VinSnr]

Just when I thought that the Pentax XL 14mm and 21mm is huge for a 1.25" eyepiece, the Pentax XL 5.2mm is even bigger! How on earth can a 5mm eyepiece be so big?

[harlequin2902]

Just when I thought that the Pentax XL 14mm and 21mm is huge for a 1.25" eyepiece, the Pentax XL 5.2mm is even bigger! How on earth can a 5mm eyepiece be so big?

Hi Vin,

Where have you been ? I see you've got your 2nd (or 3rd) XL ?

Yeah, I remember seeing the one Sam Chng had. It's really huge and totally dwarved the XL21 I had at that time when we put them side by side.

I think it's taller than even the XL7 I have now right ? The XL7 itself is already quite a bulk to carry around - it's about 13cm tall with the eyecup fully extended.

Can we see a pic of it sticking out of your diagonal ? (for 'best effect', on the 80 ED)

[VinSnr]

Just when I thought that the Pentax XL 14mm and 21mm is huge for a 1.25" eyepiece, the Pentax XL 5.2mm is even bigger! How on earth can a 5mm eyepiece be so big?

Hi Vin,

Where have you been ? I see you've got your 2nd (or 3rd) XL ?

Yeah, I remember seeing the one Sam Chng had. It's really huge and totally dwarved the XL21 I had at that time when we put them side by side.

I think it's taller than even the XL7 I have now right ? The XL7 itself is already quite a bulk to carry around - it's about 13cm tall with the eyecup fully extended.

Can we see a pic of it sticking out of your diagonal ? (for 'best effect', on the 80 ED)

hey fren, contact u next time for the TV diagonal. I got an everbrite version coming in...need to make space....

The 5.2 mm is about 14cm tall with eyecup extended.

This must be the biggest 5mm eyepiece.

[Jeremy]

Hello Vin,

You are right - it is huge. It's one of my favorite eyepieces in my collection. I especially like it for globular clusters since you get a high magnification and a wide field in which to enjoy the cluster.

Enjoy using it!

Go well!
Jeremy