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SharpStar 61EDPH III vs Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED

SharpStar 61EDPH III
SharpStar

61EDPH III

Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.

Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED
Sky-Watcher

Evolux 62ED

Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.

Key differences

-7% focal length

Specifications

SpecificationSharpStar 61EDPH IIISky-Watcher Evolux 62ED
Optics
TypeRefractorrefractor
Optical designDoublet APOApo doublet FPL-53
Aperture61mm62mm
Focal length335mm360mm
Native f/ratiof/5.5f/5.8
Image circle32mm44mm
Full-frame supportNoNo
Physical
Weight2.4kg2.2kg
Advantages of SharpStar 61EDPH III

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED
  • Larger image circle (44mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — SharpStar 61EDPH III
  • Wide-field nebulae and Milky Way regions
Best for — Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED
  • Large emission nebulae and star clusters
SharpStar 61EDPH III — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 6.16° × 4.11°Scale: 2.32"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 4.02° × 2.69°Scale: 2.32"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.93° × 1.93°Scale: 2.32"/px
Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 5.73° × 3.82°Scale: 2.15"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 3.74° × 2.50°Scale: 2.15"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.80° × 1.80°Scale: 2.15"/px
SharpStar 61EDPH III — recommended user

Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.

Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED — recommended user

Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.

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