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SharpStar 94EDPH vs Borg 90FL
SharpStar
94EDPH
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a portable travel rig.
Specifications
| Specification | SharpStar 94EDPH | Borg 90FL |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | refractor |
| Optical design | Apo triplet FPL-53 | Apo doublet fluorite |
| Aperture | 94mm | 90mm |
| Focal length | 518mm | 500mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/5.5 | f/5.6 |
| Image circle | 44mm | — |
| Full-frame support | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.5kg | 2.5kg |
Advantages of SharpStar 94EDPH
- Larger image circle (44mm) — supports bigger sensors
Advantages of Borg 90FL
- Lighter (2.5kg vs 4.5kg) — easier to travel with
Best for — SharpStar 94EDPH
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Borg 90FL
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
SharpStar 94EDPH — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 3.98° × 2.65°Scale: 1.50"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.60° × 1.74°Scale: 1.50"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.25° × 1.25°Scale: 1.50"/px
Borg 90FL — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 4.13° × 2.75°Scale: 1.55"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.69° × 1.80°Scale: 1.55"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.29° × 1.29°Scale: 1.55"/px
SharpStar 94EDPH — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a portable travel rig.
Borg 90FL — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a portable travel rig.