Orion 2×54 Ultra Wide Angle
Specifications:
Objective diameter: 54 mm
Magnification: 2.0 x
Exit pupil: N.A.
Eye relief (acc. to spec): N.A.
IPD: 58 – 81 mm
RFOV (acc. to spec): “36 degrees”
Focus type: IF
Prism system: none (Galilean)
Waterproof: no
Weight (measured, with eyepiece cover and strap): 410 g
Made in: China
Remarks:
Perhaps the best of the currently available so-called “starfield binoculars”, i.e. ultra-wide angle low magnification Galilean type binoculars allowing to view entire constellations on the night sky.
Se remarks under separate posts
“Astro Hutech Hinode 1.8×40”, https://binocular.ch/astro-hutech-hinode-1-8×40/
“Kasai Trading ‘Rusinov’ 2.3×40”, https://binocular.ch/kasai-trading-rusinov-2-3×40/
“Omegon 2.1×42, https://binocular.ch/omegon-2-1×42/
“Vixen SG 2.1×42”, https://binocular.ch/vixen-sg-2-1×42/
See aso separate post about“Kasai Trading 3×50”, https://binocular.ch/kasai-trading-3×50/, which provides less FOV, but more depth in the night sky.
Rating:
Review:
A very brief initial impression here:
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/694307-finally-the-2×54-ultimate-sky-roamer/?p=10564579
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