Skywatcher 62ED Evolux Refractor Telescope (OTA)

The scope just oozes a quality feel. The design is well thought out and a good starter for those new to astrophotography. It would have been 5 stars had they included a bahtinov mask in the scope cap, or the rotator was a standard instead of being included with the flattener/reducer (an expensive optional extra)

First class FLO delivery and packaging as always. There are lots of small refactors like this to choose from Scope feels really good quality; like the fact it has 2 finder shoes; and focusser has a good feel. Found that I could reach focus easily with my 1.25" diagonal; and ASI678. For visual/Astrophotography use I have found the optics sharp and haven't really noticed any CA. Nice, compact little scope that I have build into a portable imaging rig. Very happy customer.

Really neat bit of astrophotography kit - seems made with a very high quality level and built sturdy as an ox! I personally will use it for astrophotography so will want to get the field flattener/focal reducer, which costs as much as the scope itself, which is annoying, but I suppose when you consider you will have a triplet equivalent of a redcat, which is triple the price, not too bad. I'm hoping to use it as a travel scope, with my camera tripod and startracker mount it all fits into my motorhome without being intrusive enough to even notice. I like the metal case it comes with too. I would like to see more scopes come with storage options for when not in use as most of us have a couple of scopes laying around so safe and neat storage is of real importance. ... MoreReally neat bit of astrophotography kit - seems made with a very high quality level and built sturdy as an ox! I personally will use it for astrophotography so will want to get the field flattener/focal reducer, which costs as much as the scope itself, which is annoying, but I suppose when you consider you will have a triplet equivalent of a redcat, which is triple the price, not too bad. I'm hoping to use it as a travel scope, with my camera tripod and startracker mount it all fits into my motorhome without being intrusive enough to even notice. I like the metal case it comes with too. I would like to see more scopes come with storage options for when not in use as most of us have a couple of scopes laying around so safe and neat storage is of real importance. Lovely high quality metal storage case actually with cut out foam inserts to keep the scope tightly packed - you could easily sit or stand on it without damaging the contents. Even looks good 👍 Very happy with this product which with the FF, has to be said is a Redcat killer!