telescopecomparison · 2-way
Takahashi TOA-130NFB vs Tele Vue NP127fli
Takahashi
TOA-130NFB
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Tele Vue
NP127fli
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Key differences
+52% focal length
Slower by 2.5 f-stops
Specifications
| Specification | Takahashi TOA-130NFB | Tele Vue NP127fli |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | refractor |
| Optical design | Apo triplet | Nagler-Petzval |
| Aperture | 130mm | 127mm |
| Focal length | 1000mm | 660mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.7 | f/5.2 |
| Image circle | 88mm | 52mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 9.6kg | 9.5kg |
Advantages of Takahashi TOA-130NFB
- Tighter framing — 1000mm vs 660mm focal length
- Larger image circle (88mm) — supports bigger sensors
Advantages of Tele Vue NP127fli
- Wider field — 660mm vs 1000mm focal length
- Faster optics at f/5.2 vs f/7.7
Best for — Takahashi TOA-130NFB
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Tele Vue NP127fli
- Large emission nebulae and star clusters
- 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
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 TOA-130NFB — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Tele Vue NP127fli — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.