Sky-Watcher PanaView 26mm 2" Eyepiece

The Sky-Watcher PanaView 26mm is a premium, low-power wide-angle eyepiece designed for telescopes with a 2" focuser. Ideal for sweeping star fields, open clusters and large nebulae, it delivers expansive, high-contrast views that make deep-sky observing truly immersive.

Built around a refined 5-element optical design, the PanaView series provides crisp, well-corrected images across its wide apparent field — making it a favourite choice for observers looking to upgrade from standard eyepieces.

Panoramic, comfortable viewing

The 26mm PanaView offers:

• 70° apparent field of view — wide, space-walk style vistas

• Large, oversized eye lens for easy eye placement

• Generous eye relief — comfortable even for spectacle wearers

• Soft, twist-up rubber eyecup for adjustable comfort

Quality optics & construction

Each PanaView eyepiece is:

• Fully broadband multi-coated for maximum light transmission

• Equipped with blackened lens edges to suppress stray light

• Parfocal within the series — minimal refocusing between focal lengths

• Beautifully finished in high-gloss anodised aluminium with rubber grip

The barrel is threaded for standard 2" filters, allowing you to add UHC, O-III and other filters to enhance contrast on deep-sky objects.

At a glance

• Focal length: 26mm

• Format: 2"

• Field of view: 70°

• Eye relief: approx. 20mm

• Optics: 5-element design, fully multi-coated

• Filter thread: accepts standard 2" filters

The Sky-Watcher PanaView 26mm 2" Eyepiece is an excellent upgrade for wide-field deep-sky exploration — delivering bright, immersive views with premium comfort and build quality.