the magic lens (1 Viewer)

http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/baader-hyperion-zoom-barlowlens-2-25x_d5458.html

my guess is this will allow the baader zoom to work well in the pentax scopes.

Well,

I doubt I'd like to press my 65mm Pentax to a 37-111x magnification :eek!:

`The matched optical design results in a virtually transparent 2.25X multiplication, without any optical compromises, essentially giving a 7X zoom range with outstanding optical performance throughout the 3.5-24mm range. `

YEah its designed for astro work. WOnder if they could be persuaded to make a less powerful version? Although there are plenty versionsof this on the market.....

In my exp of using lens like this the optical quality of the image stays pretty sharp.

HOwever at 80x onwards the limiting factor is the stability of the tripod, and the air temp(heat shimmer)

AM sure this is worth trying out.....its cheaper than buying a TV powermate.

I have tried a 1.6 maginifier in my baader zoom and it was quite impressive, got a bit soft at 8mm but was still useable.