Evolux 82ED
Australian RRP: $1.599.99 skywatcheraustralia.com.au
What we like
Optics with low chromatic aberration
Excellent corner sharpness with optional reducer/corrector Extra-long dew shield
What we don't like
Defective focuser
Crude camera rotation mechanism
I THINK IT'S FAIR to say that telescopes from Synta's Sky-Watcher brand have helped to democratise the use of apochromatic, or colour-free, refractors. Compared to the lofty price of US$400 per centimetre (or much more) typical of prestige brands, Sky-Watcher's affordable offerings made apos accessible to more buyers. So, when Sky-Watcher introduces a new series of apos, that's news worth noting.
The Evolux series
For several years, Sky-Watcher has offered two lines of apo refractors: the entry-level EvoStar series, which features lower-cost doublet lenses, and the premium Esprit series with triplet lenses employing Ohara FPL-53 glass. I reviewed the superb Esprit 100 in 2014, but we haven't seen many new apo designs from Sky-Watcher since.
That is, until now. Its new Evolux series includes two models: a 62mm and an 82mm, both doublets, said to improve upon
