Best eyepiece for the Pentax PF-65ED II? (1 Viewer)

[Granpoli]

Hello,
I am thinking of buying a Pentax 65ED terrestrial telescope, more for viewing during the day,birdwatch,...although having it from time to time I would look at the stars, and I would like to know if anyone has it, which eyepieces (apart from some zoom) are the ones you are using.. thank you!
Gp.

 

[Boogieshrew]

When I owned a PF65 ED I found Pentax XW eyepieces to be best. The XW14 giving 28x was favourite.

 

[Granpoli]

Cuando tenía un PF65 ED, los oculares Pentax XW eran los mejores. El XW14, que ofrecía 28x, era mi favorito.

 

[Granpoli]

What field wirh 28x?
Thanks

 

[Boogieshrew]

What field wirh 28x?
Thanks

The XWs have 70* afov.
Divided by 28=2.5*bfov
Times 17.5 = approx 44m @1000m

 

[Boogieshrew]

20mm eyerelief too so I could see the whole fov in comfort wearing my glasses

 

[besaide]

I use the Apm 12,5mm 84°, it is x31 but for this scope I prefer a small zoom to keep it compact (I keep the apm with the pf 80 --- x41)
I like it more than the pentax XW 10 or 14.
Morpheus 17,5mm was very good but too little magnification.
Morpheus 9mm, x43 is ok but better with less magnification.
I use spectacles.

 

[Granpoli]

The Morpheus or the Pentax XW eyepieces have the blackout problem?

 

[Boogieshrew]

The Morpheus or the Pentax XW eyepieces have the blackout problem?

Not for me. I used Morpheus 17.5 & 12.5mm in the past but not on the pentax

 

[besaide]

The Morpheus or the Pentax XW eyepieces have the blackout problem?

Morpheus 17,5mm was easy to use. 9mm ok for static birds, not good for birds in flight.

Pentax XW 10 and 14 were ok for static birds, not good for birds in flight. You have to place the eye carefully.

 

[Granpoli]

I'm looking for a fixed magnification eyepiece, with a wide field of view, not too much power... but without the inconvenience of the kidney bean.
That is to say, a comfortable eyepiece to use, to locate... if I have to spend time positioning the eye, it's not worth it... I prefer something less field and greater comfort, without blackout.