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Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece

Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece

Item#: ZHUL017

Sale Price: $59.98 SAVE: $70.01 (54%)

List Price : $129.99

  • 1.25-inch format
  • Protective hard case
  • 4-element
  • Fully multi-coated optical system
  • 40 to 60-degree field-of-view
Description

1.25" format 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece. Comes with protective hard case. The four-element, fully multi-coated optical system provides clear images. A 40 to 60-degree field-of-view and long eye-relief make the eyepiece easy to use. Perfect as an accessory to any telescope, Zhumell Zoom eyepieces are an essential addition to your eyepiece selection.


CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

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ZH-1.25Z8-24
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Ships to most international destinations, APOs, and FPOs.
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Zhumell

Telescope Accessories Series

1.25 inch Eyepieces

Telescope Eyepiece Series

1.25 inch Eyepieces

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Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece
 
4.3

(based on 49 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (24)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (38)
  • Strong construction (33)
  • Great optics (30)
  • Good padding (12)
  • Widely compatible adapter (10)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Astronomy (43)
  • Terrestrial viewing (19)
  • Bright conditions (5)
  • Astrophotography (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (39), Avid adventurer (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (26), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

A fair deal.

I enjoy the zoom ability and not having to change eyepieces. It makes it harder to take photos through the eyepiece because of the larger diameter but it was worth the purchase. I can ...Read complete review

I enjoy the zoom ability and not having to change eyepieces. It makes it harder to take photos through the eyepiece because of the larger diameter but it was worth the purchase. I can also use this on my next upgrade.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not what I expected. Poor quality.

This lens was, unfortunately, a disappointment. It did not even come in a box. It came only in a plastic case. The zoom function was frozen, and the barrel did not rotate ...Read complete review

This lens was, unfortunately, a disappointment. It did not even come in a box. It came only in a plastic case. The zoom function was frozen, and the barrel did not rotate to zoom the lens. [...]. I purchased a higher quality Celestron zoom lens that I will be rating shortly (Happy with this one). I am not sure, if I got a lemon, or if this lens is typically poor. I know very little about this manufacturer. 2 stars for the lens, [...]

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5.0

Great Buy Overall

By David Proterun

from Austin, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Great Optics
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Terrestrial Viewing

    Comments about Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece:

    The Zhumell Zoom is securely suspended in a heavy plastic cylinder. It can be dismantled ( I didn't) for cleaning etc.There is a removable rubber eyeguard and good eye relief. The zoom mechanism is sufficiently smooth. The structure is sturdy and well built. Mounted on a Sky-watcher 100ED refractor the optics are outstanding. Clear with good contrast over entire zoom range. Slightly non-parfocal requiring fine adjustments only. Should be mentioned that the Skywatcher is F9 and is very forgiving. A faster Telescope might bring out some optical weaknesses. The price for what you get is remarkable.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    4.0

    Definitely a good buy!

    By the mommy

    from st. louis, MO

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great Optics
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy
      • Bright Conditions

      Comments about Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece:

      I called to try to find an eyepiece for an old telescope. The man I spoke with was polite and extremely helpful. We found what I needed and it was delivered very quickly. This company was really nice to work with.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes
       
      5.0

      Don't miss out on this one.

      By Teri

      from Puyallup, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Astrophotography
          • Terrestrial Viewing

          Comments about Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece:

          We bought this as a gift, so don't have first-hand usage knowledge. It came highly recommended by a friend.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes
           
          5.0

          Happy camper

          By stargazer

          from Teague, Texas

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Good Padding
          • Great Optics
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy
            • Terrestrial Viewing

            Comments about Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece:

            Love it!

            Service and delivery comments:

            Delivery was quicker than I expected. Very happy with the lense and service.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good Zoom Eyepiece for any Astronomer...

            By Chicago Astronomer Joe

            from Chicago

            About Me Professional Guide

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Good Padding
            • Great Optics

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Astronomy

              Comments about Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece:

              It's been rather cloudy since the Zoom eyepiece arrived, with some breaks, but for the most part...cloudy.

              Looking out the window, I see that the skies have cleared somewhat and really anxious to try out the eyepiece, I donned winter gear - and fighting a cough from a throat cold....I venture to the garage observation site.

              A nice Moon and Jupiter presented themselves for testing.

              I did not want to set up the C11, but instead grabbed the portable tripod and set up the C5...

              I did not power it up for this quick and manual test.

              It was decent.... :)

              At the 24mm position, the full orb of the Moon was easily within the FOV with plenty of space around it. Popping in a 25mm Celestron Plossel, the views were identical. Sharp and detailed.

              I slowly turned the knurled ring and increased the magnification thru the range up to 8mm. This zoom is not parfocal throughout the range, as I had to stop twice to refocus while twisting...

              At 8mm, it's maximum setting, the view was good. But by this time some upper atmospheric haze had crept overhead and made testing tough. But when I did get a clear steady patch, the view was good. A bit of fuzziness was observed, but without clear conditions, hard to tell from where it was coming from.

              I then slewed over to Jupiter, in close proximity. Returning the eyepiece back to the 24mm setting, all five satellites were easily observed. Cranking up the power, the Jovian bands came into view with good detail...but again - with the haze, fuzzy.

              I dismounted the C5 and brought out the trusty 90mm refractor...

              Here I used the 2" right diagonal and with the 1.25" adapter on the refractor. as opposed to the all 1.25" set-up on the C5.

              Still on Jupiter, the views were similar to the C5, perhaps a bit sharper, (The C5 does need a collimation). And as I turned the ring, Jupiter grew in size, bringing the banding into view. And again a bit fuzzy - so it isn't the scope but could the the air or the eyepiece. A clearer night will determine this.

              Primary Evaluation:

              In comparison with straight dedicated mm eyepieces, it held it's own - with close/equal sharpness and detail. Turning action was smooth, even in the mid 20's temperature of the evening.

              I examined the lunar terminator with the Zhumell, and found that I got sharp contrasts and defined details - best at 24mm and good at 8mm.

              I attempted to take some images, but without power to the mount, the pics would not be presentable. And also, my Canon Powershot S3 adapter, (which normally fits all 1.25" eyepieces), was too small to fit over the this Zoom eyepiece, :-/....even with the eyecup removed. Another approach will be found.

              Good and worth the purchase. For those who would like several eyepieces, this Zhumell zoom would fit nicely in an Astronomer's accessory case. It fills the gap of 16 eyepieces and saves the cost of purchasing several or just for plain convenience. Of course, a dedicated stand alone mm eyepiece is superior, but this is nice to have and just about as good.

              I may have this as a permanent eyepiece in the ride-along 90mm refractor finder scope to the C11 or get another one for use in the Binoviewer.

              A more in-depth evaluation soon - on a clear night.

              Pics can be found at the Chicago Astronomer website.

              Astro Joe

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              Customer Q & A

              Q1: Just wondered if this zoom eyepiece would work on my Meade ETX 80 telescope?

              A: Yes, since your ETX 80 uses a standard 1.25" eyepiece it will work just fine.

              Q2: Can I use a 2 power or 3 power barlow lens to double or triple the magnification of this zoom lens ? If so, will I loose much image quality ?

              A: The Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece can be used with a 2x barlow lens but a 3x barlow is not recommended. A barlow lens will cause the image to lose quality because the light is processing through another thick piece of glass. The distortion will be minimal but it is noticeable.

              Q3: Will this fit a NexStar 4SE?

              A: The Zhumell 1.25 Inch 8-24mm Zoom Telescope Eyepiece will certainly fit the NexStar 4 SE.

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