Meade 128 3x 1.25-Inch Barlow Lens

by Meade

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004VUMF
• Item model number: 128
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #3 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Telescope Accessories > Barlow Lenses
  • #36 in Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Telescopes
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Meade 128 3x Barlow Lens triples the magnifying power of your eyepiece. Each lens includes two optical elements for high-resolution, color-corrected imaging.

Product Description

Our #128 3x Short Focus Barlow triples the magnification of any 1.25-Inch eyepiece without adding a very long extension between the telescope and the eyepiece. Designed for the ETX, it works well with any telescope.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely gets you closer, September 22, 2000

By 

okwoodworker "okwoodworker" (Owasso, OK USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Meade 128 3x 1.25-Inch Barlow Lens (Electronics)

I believe this barlow was released by Meade for use in the ETX-60 and -70, but it works in my EXT-90 EC.

I first used it while observing the moon, which all of a sudden got a heck of a lot closer.

The field of view changes a little when using the barlow, so that takes some getting used to. Also, I had to slightly adjust the focus after inserting the barlow -- in other words, you can't just sight in an object with a standard eyepiece, drop in the barlow, and then be in perfect focus. Not a big deal.

I debated whether to get the 2x or 3x barlow. Perhaps naively I went for the higher power ("real" astronomers advise against the abuse of power), but right now I just have the stock 26 mm eyepiece, so I don't think I exceeded my limit (with the barlow I get to 144x).

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasant surprise!, February 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Meade 128 3x 1.25-Inch Barlow Lens (Electronics)

After reading some of the other reviews, I wasn't sure if I should get the 2X or 3X Barlow for my ETX-60AT. Since they cost the same, I went for the higher power one and boy was that the right choice! With the included 9mm(39X) eyepice, I now get 117X magnification w/ the Barlow. It's like being right on the moon! (Well, not really, but closer nonetheless.) What's even more impressive is the fact that the image remains crisp and clear. And for those who complain about having to re-focus when using the Barlow, what planet are you on? When you change eyepieces, don't you re-focus then also? BTW, with the 25mm(14X) eyepiece and Barlow, you'll get 42X. Another way to get 117X is to buy the 6mm(58X) eyepiece along w/ the 2X Barlow. Of course w/ the 6mm, you're looking into an eyepiece 33% smaller than the 9mm. May be tough to see if you're wearing glasses too. I wonder if there's a Meade 4X Barlow??

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but not a miracle-worker, May 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Meade 128 3x 1.25-Inch Barlow Lens (Electronics)

This lens does what is says - it triples your current lens' magnification and makes things look much closer. However, do not expect miracles from it. The image is not quite a crisp and clear as your regular lens. You also have to re-focus after adding the Barlow lens, and it is a little more difficult to focus. Overall, it is a good lens but a stronger eyepiece might work even better.