telescopecomparison · 2-way
William Optics FLT 132 vs Stellarvue SVX130T
William Optics
FLT 132
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Stellarvue
SVX130T
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Specifications
| Specification | William Optics FLT 132 | Stellarvue SVX130T |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | refractor | Refractor |
| Optical design | Apo triplet FPL-53 | Triplet APO |
| Aperture | 132mm | 130mm |
| Focal length | 925mm | 910mm |
| Native f/ratio | f/7.0 | f/7.0 |
| Image circle | 52mm | 60mm |
| Full-frame support | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.9kg | 10.0kg |
Advantages of William Optics FLT 132
- Lighter (7.9kg vs 10kg) — easier to travel with
Advantages of Stellarvue SVX130T
- Larger image circle (60mm) — supports bigger sensors
Best for — William Optics FLT 132
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
Best for — Stellarvue SVX130T
- Medium-sized galaxies and planetary nebulae
- Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs
William Optics FLT 132 — typical FOV & scale
- With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 2.23° × 1.49°Scale: 0.84"/px
- With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 1.46° × 0.97°Scale: 0.84"/px
- With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)FOV: 0.70° × 0.70°Scale: 0.84"/px
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
William Optics FLT 132 — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.
Stellarvue SVX130T — recommended user
Best suited for intermediate imagers building a versatile kit running a backyard imaging setup.