Celestron 2X Barlow Lens (93506)

Pros: Compact, works in diagonals, color free performance.

Cons: Poor lens cap design.

The Bottom Line: The Ulitma 2X Barlow is well made and works well. The best use is for getting extended eye relief with higher magnification.

Review: I am reviewing this component with a little trepidation because of the age old problem of amateur astronomy where low end department telescopes are touted as having ridiculously high magnification. Chief among the methods used by sleezy marketers to get ...

Pros: Doubles Every Eyepiece Power, Lots of glass, multi-coated, durable

Cons: Little on the heavy side.

The Bottom Line: Should be the best eyepiece you own to virtually double your eyepiece collection and keep it "best views possible."

Review: Celestron Ultima's series is known to be top of the line optics, and they simply, are. They are in a excellent price range for what you get. Little did I know when I originally purchased it, this eyepiece is up there with more expensive barlow lenses...