telescopecomparison · 2-way
Takahashi Mewlon-210 vs Stellarvue SVX152T
Takahashi
Mewlon-210
Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.
Stellarvue
SVX152T
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Key differences
+101% focal length
+38% aperture
Slower by 3.6 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Takahashi Mewlon-210 | Stellarvue SVX152T |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | cassegrain | refractor |
| Optical design | Dall-Kirkham | Apo triplet |
| Aperture | 210mm | 152mm |
| Focal length | 2415mm | 1200mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/11.5 | f/7.9 |
| Image circle | — | 60mm |
| Full-frame support | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 15.5kg | 14.0kg |
Advantages of Takahashi Mewlon-210
- Tighter framing — 2415mm vs 1200mm focal length
- 38% more light-gathering aperture
Advantages of Stellarvue SVX152T
- Wider field — 1200mm vs 2415mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/7.9 vs f/11.5
- Larger image circle (60mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — Takahashi Mewlon-210
- Small galaxies, planetary nebulae, lunar & planetary detail
- High-resolution long-exposure work
- Faint-object imaging under dark skies
Best for — Stellarvue SVX152T
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Takahashi Mewlon-210 — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.85° × 0.57°Scale: 0.32"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.56° × 0.37°Scale: 0.32"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.27° × 0.27°Scale: 0.32"/px
Stellarvue SVX152T — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.72° × 1.15°Scale: 0.65"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.12° × 0.75°Scale: 0.65"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.54° × 0.54°Scale: 0.65"/px
Takahashi Mewlon-210 — recommended user
Best suited for experienced imagers chasing detail running a permanent observatory setup.
Stellarvue SVX152T — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.