Well, I have the 10" LX200 f/10, but I think the same basic principles
apply. If you think the ultrawides are expensive, I guess you haven't
priced the new Naglers! I always try to keep a few on my birthday and
Christmas lists...just in case. I'd say you should look at something
in the 17-22mm range and something in the 31-40mm range and possibly
a good barlow to fill in some gaps. My personal preference would be
a 17mm or 22mm Type IV Nagler, but the 22mm Panoptic is also a good
choice. The 31mm Type V Nagler at the high end is a great eyepiece but
extremely expensive. Alternatives include the 35mm Panoptic, 40mm
MK-70 Konig, or maybe the 30mm APM Widescan Type II. The latter two
are $200 and pretty nice eyepieces for the money. I have the Konig. I
also have the 22mm Nagler, my overall favorite eyepiece.

Steve DiPirro

>Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 18:14:43 -0400
>Subject: [M]: eyepiece recommendation?
>
>OK all you experienced 8" LX200 owners. I need your help. I'm new, and need
>some advice on how to fill the rest of my eyepiece collection for my LX200
>8" F10. I of course have the 26mm that came with the scope. But I have
>purchased two expensive eyepieces
> since then, and don't want to spend any more without some good advice.
>(very expensive hobby huh?) Anyhow, I saved up and bought 2. The Meade
>ultrawide 8.8, and the Meade ultrawide 14mm. I want to fill this in with
>maybe 2 more, one which may be a wide 32 or 40. I don't know where to go
>from here really. I would appreciate your wisdom and experience. Once again
>I thank all of you for your help. Dave

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