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Stellarvue SVX130T vs TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO

Stellarvue
SVX130T
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.

TS-Optics
PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Specifications
| Specification | Stellarvue SVX130T | TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Refractor | refractor |
| Optical design | Triplet APO | Apo triplet FPL-53 |
| Aperture | 130mm | 130mm |
| Focal length | 910mm | 910mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.0 | f/7.0 |
| Image circle | 60mm | 52mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 10.0kg | 8.3kg |
Advantages of Stellarvue SVX130T
- Larger image circle (60mm) — supports bigger sensors
Advantages of TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
- Lighter (8.3kg vs 10kg) — easier to travel with
Best for — Stellarvue SVX130T
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- 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
TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO — 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 SVX130T — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130 f/7 APO — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.