telescopecomparison · 2-way
DwarfLab Dwarf 3 vs DwarfLab Dwarf II
Key differences
+50% focal length
+46% aperture
Specifications
| Specification | DwarfLab Dwarf 3 | DwarfLab Dwarf II |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | smart-telescope | smart-telescope |
| Optical design | Apo doublet all-in-one | Apo doublet all-in-one |
| Aperture | 35mm | 24mm |
| Focal length | 150mm | 100mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/4.3 | f/4.2 |
| Image circle | — | — |
| Full-frame support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.3kg | 1.2kg |
Advantages of DwarfLab Dwarf 3
- Tighter framing — 150mm vs 100mm focal length
- 46% more light-gathering aperture
Advantages of DwarfLab Dwarf II
- Wider field — 100mm vs 150mm focal length
Best for — DwarfLab Dwarf 3
- Wide-field nebulae and Milky Way regions
- Fast imaging — short exposures per sub
Best for — DwarfLab Dwarf II
- Wide-field nebulae and Milky Way regions
- Fast imaging — short exposures per sub
DwarfLab Dwarf 3 — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 13.75° × 9.17°Scale: 5.17"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 8.98° × 6.00°Scale: 5.17"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 4.32° × 4.32°Scale: 5.17"/px
DwarfLab Dwarf II — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 20.63° × 13.75°Scale: 7.76"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 13.47° × 9.00°Scale: 7.76"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 6.47° × 6.47°Scale: 7.76"/px
DwarfLab Dwarf 3 — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.
DwarfLab Dwarf II — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.