Vespera 3 vs Vespera Pro 2
Same body, optics and 11-hour battery. The sensor is the difference.
Short answer
Vespera 3 for wide targets and faster signal per pixel; Pro 2 for small galaxies and big prints.
Key differences
- Sensor: 8.3 MP IMX585 (2.9 µm) vs 12.5 MP IMX676 (2.0 µm).
- Field: 2.5° × 1.4° vs 1.6° × 1.6°.
- Image scale: 2.44″ vs 1.7″ per pixel.
- Storage: 115 GB vs 225 GB; tripod aluminium vs carbon.
- Price: $2,490 vs $2,990.
Specs side by side
| Vespera 3 | Vespera Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $2,490 | $2,990 |
| Aperture | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal length | 245 mm | 245 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4.9 | f/4.9 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX585 | Sony IMX676 (12.5 MP, square) |
| Resolution | 8.3 MP | 12.5 MP |
| Field of view | 2.50° × 1.40° | 1.60° × 1.60° |
| Image scale | 2.44″/px | 1.70″/px |
| Wide-angle camera | No | No |
| Weight | 5 kg | 5 kg |
| Battery | 11 h | 11 h |
| Storage | 115 GB | 225 GB |
| EQ mode | Not listed by Vaonis | Not listed by Vaonis |
| Filters | External filters (dual band, light pollution, solar) sold separately | External filters sold separately |
| Tripod included | Yes | Yes |
| Eyepiece | No | No |
Highlighted cells are better on that line (price, focal ratio, image scale and weight: lower is better). Field of view is compared by area; whether wider is better depends on your targets.
Field of view to scale
Gold solid frame: Vespera 3. Teal dashed frame: Vespera Pro 2.
Vespera 3 · Vespera Pro 2
| Object | Vespera 3 | Vespera Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | Fits (21% of the frame width) | Fits (32% of the frame width) |
| Andromeda Galaxy (M31) | Needs a mosaic (about 2 frames) | Needs a mosaic (about 3 frames) |
| Orion Nebula (M42) | Fits (44% of the frame width) | Fits (69% of the frame width) |
| Pleiades (M45) | Needs a mosaic (about 2 frames) | Needs a mosaic (about 2×2 frames) |
| North America Nebula | Needs a mosaic (about 2 frames) | Needs a mosaic (about 2×2 frames) |
| Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) | Fits, but small: about 266 px across | Fits (11% of the frame width) |
| Ring Nebula (M57) | Fits, but small: about 34 px across | Fits, but small: about 49 px across |
| Jupiter | Fits, but small: about 18 px across | Fits, but small: about 26 px across |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Vaonis Vespera 3 or the Vaonis Vespera Pro 2?
Vespera 3 for wide targets and faster signal per pixel; Pro 2 for small galaxies and big prints.
Which has the wider field of view?
Vaonis Vespera 3: 2.50° × 1.40°. Vaonis Vespera Pro 2: 1.60° × 1.60°.
Which gathers more light?
Both have the same 50 mm aperture.
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Sources
- vaonis.com/pages/vespera-new-generation
- vaonis.com/products/vespera-3
- vaonis.com/products/vespera-pro2
Specs and prices checked on 11 Nov 2026.