telescopecomparison · 2-way
Takahashi Epsilon-130D vs Tele Vue NP127fli
Takahashi
Epsilon-130D
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a backyard imaging setup.
Tele Vue
NP127fli
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Key differences
-35% focal length
Faster by 1.9 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Takahashi Epsilon-130D | Tele Vue NP127fli |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | astrograph | refractor |
| Optical design | Hyperbolic Newtonian | Nagler-Petzval |
| Aperture | 130mm | 127mm |
| Focal length | 430mm | 660mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/3.3 | f/5.2 |
| Image circle | 44mm | 52mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.8kg | 9.5kg |
Advantages of Takahashi Epsilon-130D
- Wider field — 430mm vs 660mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/3.3 vs f/5.2
- Lighter (7.8kg vs 9.5kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Tele Vue NP127fli
- Tighter framing — 660mm vs 430mm focal length
- Larger image circle (52mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — Takahashi Epsilon-130D
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
- Fast imaging — short exposures per sub
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Tele Vue NP127fli
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Takahashi Epsilon-130D — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 4.80° × 3.20°Scale: 1.80"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 3.13° × 2.09°Scale: 1.80"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.51° × 1.51°Scale: 1.80"/px
Tele Vue NP127fli — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 3.13° × 2.08°Scale: 1.18"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.04° × 1.36°Scale: 1.18"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.98° × 0.98°Scale: 1.18"/px
Takahashi Epsilon-130D — recommended user
Best suited for beginners and wide-field enthusiasts running a backyard imaging setup.
Tele Vue NP127fli — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.