At a Glance
4mm
Focal Length
62°
Apparent FOV
8mm
Eye Relief
1.25"
Barrel Size
Score Breakdown
Overview
The SVBONY 62 degree 4mm eyepiece is designed primarily for high-magnification views of the moon and planets. Paired with a typical beginner refractor or reflector, this eyepiece will push your telescope toward its upper magnification limits, which makes it best suited for steady nights with good seeing conditions. The 62 degree apparent field of view is a real advantage at this focal length, giving you noticeably more sky than a standard Plossl while keeping the image sharp across most of the field.
The fully multi-coated optics handle light transmission reasonably well for the price point, and users report solid contrast when viewing lunar craters, Jupiter's cloud bands, and Saturn's rings. At just under $12, this is a practical way to add a dedicated high-power option to your eyepiece case without significant financial risk. Keep in mind that at 4mm, atmospheric turbulence becomes very apparent, so results will vary considerably from night to night.
The 1.25 inch barrel fits virtually any amateur telescope. The lightweight build at 0.09 pounds makes it easy to travel with. For the price, it punches above its weight for planetary work.
Key Features
- 4mm focal length produces high magnification suited for lunar and planetary detail
- 62 degree apparent field of view provides more visual context than standard Plossl designs
- Fully multi-coated optics improve contrast and light transmission at this budget price
- Standard 1.25 inch barrel fits nearly all amateur telescopes without adapters
- Lightweight at 0.09 pounds, making it a practical addition to a travel kit
- Best results come on nights with steady seeing, as turbulence is magnified significantly at this focal length
Specifications
| Focal Length | 4mm |
| Apparent FOV | 62° |
| Eye Relief | 8mm |
| Barrel Size | 1.25" |
| Design | Wide Angle |
| Elements/Groups | 3/2 |
| Series | 62° |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Waterproof | No |
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Amazon Reviews
The difference between this and my stock 25mm Kellner is night and day. Clear, crisp views made setting up my finderscope so much easier. And at this price I got a hell of a lot more than I expected. Seems to be built well and solid. I don’t know about more expensive eyepieces but I have to say this...
Really surprised at the overall quality of this very inexpensive eyepiece! Really good apparent field of view (AFOV) of 62 degrees and sharp stars across the entire field. Only thing that could be better is the eye relief, to get the full AFOV your eye has to be very close to the lens. However, this...
I used all three of these eyepieces (EP) in my 8” SCT f10; 4” MAK and fast 60mm f5 telescopes. Yes these are light, plastic and inexpensive but don’t let that stop you because these are a true value and I would highly recommend these to 99% of the amateur astronomers. I did a lot of research on the ...
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