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* Cosmetic Blem * Antares 2-Ring 50mm Finder Bracket with Vixen/Synta Style Dovetail Base # F50FB

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Brand Antares
Part Number F50FB
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Manufacturer Description

This is a new Antares quick-release finder bracket with two rings for 50mm finders. While the rings are the same as Antares' popular F50DTB rings, this new item uses a more commonly used Synta/Vixen style dovetail base for attachment to your telescope as compared to the Antares-proprietary style on the F50DTB rings..

Each ring includes three-point screw adjustment for precisely aligning your finder. This bracket can be used with finder tubes 1.2" - 2.2" in diameter. All metal with black matte finish and nylon screws.

A standard Vixen/Synta style base is included (center-to-center hole spacing requirement of 19.4mm). The base will sit on any flat or curved surface, although the hole spacing on this base will not fit SCT telescopes.

Specifications:

  • Inside diameter of rings: 61.8mm
  • Suitable for finder tubes between: 31mm to 56mm in diameter
  • Width of rings: 13mm
  • Inside distance between rings: 54mm
  • Outside distance between rings: 80mm
  • Weight (rings only): 4.8oz
  • Weight (dovetail base): 1.5oz
  • Made in Canada.

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4.9 (Based on 9 Reviews) 100% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Lloyd M.
      1562142373
      Jul 3, 2019

      5.0 Finder holder

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      Great item. Even though the description says “blemish” I can’t find anything wrong with it. Be aware that this is a short holder and that it not give enough clearance over the main OTA.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Stephen P.
      1561517118
      Jun 25, 2019

      5.0 Perfect condition!

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      Great product with no apparent "blem" that I can find. Works great, and a good value to boot.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by John F.
      1557194443
      May 6, 2019

      5.0 Good finder bracket

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      This was supposed to be a "blem", but I couldn't find anything obviously wrong with it. Functions perfectly to hold the 50mm Stellarvue finder.

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      Review by Richard S.
      1555805879
      Apr 20, 2019

      5.0 Very well done!

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      Nice one, perfect size, not the tall high ones , keeping the objects very close to my telescope’s ep. I really like it. Mine came in very good conditions. I would like to summit a picture attached to my refractor.

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      Review by Stephen M.
      1543547176
      Nov 29, 2018

      5.0 finder bracket

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      This was a great price because AgenaAstro considered it a "Cosmetic Blem" because it might have some marks on it. Looks great, works great.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Dong L.
      1542509537
      Nov 17, 2018

      4.0 Good enough~!

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      Good enough~!

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      Review by Robert C.
      1538392290
      Oct 1, 2018

      5.0 A quality product

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      Couple of dings, not going to affect the use of this product

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      Review by Al B.
      1536764344
      Sep 12, 2018

      5.0 Works fine

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      The one I got had a perfect finish with no blems but shorter adjustment screws, which is exactly what I needed for my 50mm finder. Good product, good deal.

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      Review by Victor F.
      1514392872
      Dec 27, 2017

      5.0 Great product, works perfectly!

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      Great product, works perfectly!

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