Comparison
Vespera Pro 2 vs Origin Mark II
Vespera Pro 2 has the wider field (1.6° × 1.6° vs 1.32° × 0.75°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; Origin Mark II shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, Vespera Pro 2 frames 7 well and Origin Mark II 8.
- Wider field: Vespera Pro 2.
- Price: listed in different currencies (€2,990 vs $4,299); compare in your own market.
- Lighter: Vespera Pro 2 (5 kg).
- Larger aperture: Origin Mark II (152 mm), which gathers more light per exposure.
| Spec | Vespera Pro 2 | Origin Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 50 mm | 152 mm |
| Focal length | 245 mm | 335 mm |
| Native field of view | 1.6° × 1.6° | 1.32° × 0.75° |
| Targets framed well | 7 / 20 | 8 / 20 |
| Weight | 5 kg | 18.9 kg |
| Wide-angle camera | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mosaic mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Official price | €2,990 | $4,299 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: Vespera Pro 2. Dashed blue: Origin Mark II.
Where they differ
| Target | Vespera Pro 2 | Origin Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| M42 Orion Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M33 Triangulum Galaxy | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M51 Whirlpool Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M82 Cigar Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M13 Hercules Cluster | small in the frame | fits well |
| M8 Lagoon Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M17 Omega Nebula | fits well | larger than the frame |
| M63 Sunflower Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
| M64 Black Eye Galaxy | small in the frame | fits well |
Where to buy the Vespera Pro 2
Where to buy the Origin Mark II
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the Vespera Pro 2 or the Origin Mark II?
- The Vespera Pro 2, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- The Origin Mark II (8 of 20, against 7).
- Which is lighter?
- The Vespera Pro 2, at about 5 kg.