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Stellarvue SVX130T vs Stellarvue SVX080T-3SV

Stellarvue SVX130T
Stellarvue

SVX130T

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

Stellarvue SVX080T-3SV
Stellarvue

SVX080T-3SV

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

Key differences

+90% focal length
+63% aperture
Slower by 1.0 f-stops

Specifications

SpecificationStellarvue SVX130TStellarvue SVX080T-3SV
Optics
TypeRefractorrefractor
Optical designTriplet APOApo triplet
Aperture130mm80mm
Focal length910mm480mm
Native f/ratiof/7.0f/6.0
Image circle60mm44mm
Full-frame supportYesYes
Physical
Weight10.0kg4.5kg
Advantages of Stellarvue SVX130T
  • Tighter framing — 910mm vs 480mm focal length
  • 63% more light-gathering aperture
  • Larger image circle (60mm) — supports bigger sensors
Advantages of Stellarvue SVX080T-3SV
  • Wider field — 480mm vs 910mm focal length
  • Faster optics at f/6 vs f/7
  • Lighter (4.5kg vs 10kg) — easier to travel with
Best for — Stellarvue SVX130T
  • Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Stellarvue SVX080T-3SV
  • Large emission nebulae and star clusters
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Stellarvue SVX130T — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.27° × 1.51°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.48° × 0.99°Scale: 0.85"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 0.71° × 0.71°Scale: 0.85"/px
Stellarvue SVX080T-3SV — typical FOV & scale
  • With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 4.30° × 2.86°Scale: 1.62"/px
  • With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 2.81° × 1.87°Scale: 1.62"/px
  • With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
    FOV: 1.35° × 1.35°Scale: 1.62"/px
Stellarvue SVX130T — recommended user

Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

Stellarvue SVX080T-3SV — recommended user

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

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