telescopecomparison · 2-way
Takahashi TOA-130NFB vs Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
Takahashi
TOA-130NFB
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher
Esprit 150ED
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.
Key differences
-13% aperture
Slower by 0.7 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Takahashi TOA-130NFB | Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | Refractor |
| Optical design | Apo triplet | Triplet APO |
| Aperture | 130mm | 150mm |
| Focal length | 1000mm | 1050mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.7 | f/7.0 |
| Image circle | 88mm | 44mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 9.6kg | 17.0kg |
Advantages of Takahashi TOA-130NFB
- Larger image circle (88mm) — supports bigger sensors
- Lighter (9.6kg vs 17kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
- 15% more light-gathering aperture
- Faster optics at f/7 vs f/7.7
Best for — Takahashi TOA-130NFB
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Takahashi TOA-130NFB — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.06° × 1.38°Scale: 0.78"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.35° × 0.90°Scale: 0.78"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.65° × 0.65°Scale: 0.78"/px
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.96° × 1.31°Scale: 0.74"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.28° × 0.86°Scale: 0.74"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.62° × 0.62°Scale: 0.74"/px
Takahashi TOA-130NFB — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a permanent observatory setup.