Zoom Eyepieces & Kits
A zoom eyepiece covers a range of focal lengths, typically 8 to 24 mm, in one barrel. Turning the ring changes the magnification without swapping eyepieces, which is ideal for planets, where you want to find the highest magnification the night's seeing will allow, and for outreach, where you do not want to hand someone a dark telescope while you change parts. Eyepiece kits bundle several matched eyepieces, sometimes with filters and a Barlow, for a complete start.
We carry the Baader Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV, Celestron 8-24 mm zoom, SVBONY SV135, SV191, SV230 and SV245, Lunt zooms and flat-field sets, Tele Vue accessory packages and Celestron eyepiece and filter kits.
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Baader Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV 8-24mm - 1.25"/2"
8mm to 24mm Stepless Zoom Focal Length Five Positive Click-Stops (8, 12, 16, 20, 24mm) 68° Apparent Field of View at 8mm 290 g, 55mm Diameter Incl...
View full detailsBaader Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV w/ 2.25x Barlow 8-24mm/3.6-10.7mm
Covers a continuous focal length range from 3.6mm to 24mm Includes the Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV (8-24mm) Eyepiece Includes the matched Hype...
View full detailsLunt 7.2-21.5mm Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
7.2mm to 21.5mm Zoom Focal Length Flat-Field Optical Design 0.1% Anti-Reflective Coatings 1.25" Barrel Diameter Optimized for Solar and Night-Sky ...
View full detailsBaader Morpheus Complete Eyepiece Set
Complete set of six wide-field eyepieces: 4.5mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 12.5mm, 14mm, and 17.5mm 76° apparent field of view with a flat field 8-element, 5-gr...
View full detailsBaader Hyperion 68° Eyepiece Set
Complete set of seven focal lengths: 5, 8, 10, 13, 17, 21, and 24 mm Consistent 68° Apparent Field of View across all eyepieces 8-element / 5-grou...
View full detailsCelestron 1.25" Eyepiece and Filter Kit
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5 Plossl Eyepieces (6mm, 8mm, 13mm, 17mm, 32mm) 2X Barlow Lens Doubles Magnification 7 Planetary and Moon Filters 52° Apparent Field of View Fully...
View full detailsSVBONY SV233 7-Piece Telescope Accessory Kit
6mm & 17mm Plössl Eyepieces 2x Barlow Lens (2-Element) Moon, ND, and #82A Color Filters 1.25" Barrel Size Fully Multi-Coated Optics M28.5x0.6m...
View full detailsBaader Winged Eyeshield for Hyperion Zoom Mark III - Covers M43 Thread
Blocks stray light to increase image contrast Comfortable winged design for focused observing Threads directly onto the M43 connection of the Hype...
View full detailsCelestron AstroMaster Accessory Kit
Includes 2 eyepieces: 15mm Kellner & 6mm Plössl 2X Barlow lens doubles the magnification of any 1.25" eyepiece 3 filters included: #80A Blue, ...
View full detailsCelestron 2" Eyepiece and Filter Kit
Three 2" E-Lux Eyepieces (40mm, 32mm, 26mm) 56° Apparent Field of View (50° for 40mm) 2X Barlow Lens Doubles Magnification of any 2" Eyepiece Five...
View full detailsKowa TE-9Z 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
20-60x Zoom (21-63x on the TSN-82SV per Kowa manual) 16.5mm - 16mm Eye Relief Fits TSN-82SV, TSN-660M, and TSN-600 Series Fully Multi-Coated Optic...
View full detailsKowa TE-11WZ II Wide Angle, Zoom Eyepiece
Wide-Angle Zoom Eyepiece for Kowa TSN-99/88/77/66 Scopes 30-70x Magnification on TSN-99 Series Scopes 25-60x Magnification on TSN-88/77/66 Series ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV191 7.2-21.6mm Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
7.2mm to 21.6mm Zoom Focal Length 42° to 65° Apparent Field of View 18mm to 20mm Long Eye Relief Standard 1.25" Barrel Diameter Lightweight 167g C...
View full detailsSVBONY SV135 7-21mm Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
7mm to 21mm linear zoom range 57° (at 7mm) to 40° (at 21mm) apparent field of view 1.25" barrel fits any standard focuser 18mm to 16.3mm eye relie...
View full detailsSVBONY SV135 7-21mm 57-40° Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
7mm to 21mm continuous zoom focal length 57° to 40° variable apparent field of view 18mm to 16.3mm of consistent eye relief Fully multi-coated (FM...
View full detailsSVBONY SV230 8-20mm Super Zoom Aspheric Eyepiece - 1.25"
8mm to 20mm Continuous Zoom Focal Length Parfocal Design Maintains Focus Across Zoom Range Aspheric Optics for Edge-to-Edge Sharpness Long 17-19mm...
View full detailsSVBONY SV135 7-21mm 52-36° Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
7mm to 21mm zoom focal length 52° (at 21mm) to 36° (at 7mm) apparent field of view Standard 1.25" barrel size 13mm - 14mm of eye relief Fully mult...
View full detailsSVBONY SV245 Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
8mm-16mm Zoom Focal Length Parfocal Design Remains in Focus While Zooming Click-Stop Mechanism for Precise Focal Length Selection Comfortable for ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV215 3-8mm Clickstop Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
Variable Focal Length Zoom Eyepiece Tactile Clickstop Mechanism at Set Magnifications Constant Apparent Field of View Across Zoom Range Multi-Coat...
View full detailsTele Vue TV-76 Accessory Package
For the Tele Vue TV-76 (telescope not included) 2" 90° Everbrite Diagonal with 2"-1.25" HiHat Adapter (DDP-8004) Telescope Balance Aid (APB-1008) ...
View full detailsTele Vue NP127is Accessory Package
For the Tele Vue NP127is (telescope not included) Mounting Ring Set for 5" Tube, with BPL-1098 Bottom Plate (MRS-5000) 2" 90° Everbrite Diagonal w...
View full detailsTele Vue NP101is Accessory Package
For the Tele Vue NP101is (telescope not included) 4" Ring Mount - Satin (RS4-8004) 2" 90° Everbrite Diagonal with 2"-1.25" HiHat Adapter (DDP-8004...
View full detailsTele Vue TV-60 60° Accessory Package
For the Tele Vue TV-60 (telescope not included) Qwik-Point Basic Finder (QBT-1006) 1.25" 60° Everbrite Diagonal (DPC-6012) TV-60 Carry Bag (TVB-24...
View full detailsTele Vue TV-60 90° Accessory Package
For the Tele Vue TV-60 (telescope not included) Qwik-Point Basic Finder (QBT-1006) 1.25" 90° Everbrite Diagonal (DPC-1250) TV-60 Carry Bag (TVB-24...
View full detailsZoom Strengths and Limits
- Narrower field at low power: Most zooms show about 40° at the long end and 60° or more at the short end.
- Convenience: Perfect for planets, the Moon, solar observing and public events.
- Barlow combination: A zoom with a 2x Barlow covers a very wide range of powers with two items.
- Kits: Good value when starting out, though one premium eyepiece often outperforms a full budget set.
Zoom Eyepieces: Frequently Asked Questions
Is a zoom as sharp as fixed eyepieces?
A quality zoom like the Baader Hyperion comes close in the centre. Fixed eyepieces still win on field width and edge sharpness.
Can I use a zoom for solar observing?
Yes, behind a proper solar filter or a dedicated solar telescope. Zooms are popular for H-alpha observing.
Considering a zoom?
Tell us your telescope and how you use it. We will say whether a zoom or fixed eyepieces will serve you better.