# Vaonis Vespera II Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Price > Vaonis Vespera II review: 50 mm f/5, 2.5° × 1.4° field, 11 lb. Specs, what it can see, pros, cons and our 7.5/10 verdict. Check the live Amazon price. - Source: https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/vaonis-vespera-ii/ - Markdown version: https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/vaonis-vespera-ii.md - Last updated: 2026-11-12 --- - [Home](https://smarttelescopereview.com/) - [Compare telescopes](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/) - Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope 7.5 ![Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/vaonis-vespera-ii.BhuaHwsB_Z1JLobe.webp) Vaonis · Premium # Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope Review Buyers who want Vaonis' polished design and Singularity app at the lowest Vespera price, mainly for nebulae and galaxies from a home base. - 50 mm f/5 - 2.5° × 1.4° field - 11 lb $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium about $1,590 on Amazon, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVWHFFG?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[See alternatives](#alternatives) Opens Amazon in a new tab. By [Smart Telescope Review Editorial Team](https://smarttelescopereview.com/about/) · Updated November 12, 2026 · [How we score](https://smarttelescopereview.com/how-we-research/) We haven't tested this telescope ourselves. Our score comes from manufacturer specs, independent reviews (named where we cite a test result) and owner reports. ## The verdict The Vespera II is still a well-made smart telescope with the same IMX585 sensor as many newer rivals, a clean app and a weather-resistant body. In late 2026 it's squeezed: the Seestar S50 Pro offers similar aperture and resolution plus built-in filters, EQ mode and a nine-hour battery for $600 less, and Vaonis' own Vespera 3 fixes the battery and optics. Buy it only on a clear discount. ### What we like - 50 mm f/5 apochromat with a 4K IMX585 sensor and a 2.5° × 1.4° field - CovalENS mosaics up to 24 MP and 16-bit FITS/TIFF export - Weather-resistant (IP43) build and a refined, simple app - BBC Sky at Night rated it 4.5 out of 5 ### Watch out for - About 4 h battery (T3) versus 11 h on the Vespera 3 - No built-in filters, no EQ mode and no usable planetary imaging (Space.com) - ScopeTrader notes rivals that include filters or EQ tracking cost less - 5 kg and tripod not always included ## Score breakdown Image quality & optics 7.6 Ease of use & app 8.2 Portability & build 7.4 Value 6.6 50 mm f/5 · Motorized alt-az · weighted 35/25/20/20 ## Vespera II specs | Brand | Vaonis | | --- | --- | | Type | Smart telescope | | Aperture | 50 mm | | Focal length / ratio | 250 mm, f/5 | | Optics | Apochromatic quadruplet with field corrector | | Sensor | Sony IMX585 (1/1.2-inch) | | Resolution | 3840 × 2160 px (8.3 MP) | | Pixel size / scale | 2.9 µm · 2.39″ per pixel | | Field of view | 2.5° × 1.4°. Vaonis figure (2.39″ per pixel). | | Mount | Motorized alt-az. No EQ mode | | Battery | About 4 h (Vaonis); T3 lists the 4-hour battery as a con | | Weight | 11 lb (5 kg). 48 × 20 × 9 cm; IP43 | | Storage | 25 GB | | Filters | None built in; light-pollution, dual-band and solar filters sold separately | | Solar | Optional solar filter. Vaonis sells a solar filter separately | | Mosaic mode | Yes. CovalENS mosaics up to 24 MP, 4.33° × 2.43° | | Planets | Not recommended by maker | | Eyepiece | No (view on phone or tablet) | | App | Singularity (iOS/Android) | | Subscription | No subscription found on Vaonis' site | | Warranty | 3 years per Vaonis' comparison page | | Price | About $1,590 on Amazon (Nov 12, 2026) · $$$ Premium | - Vaonis' Vespera II page lists 25 GB of storage; its comparison page says 28 GB. - Both Amazon listings on Nov 12, 2026 were third-party sellers (Focus Camera at $1,590 and Adorama at $1,719), not Vaonis directly. - Space.com tested it in a Bortle 5 town with the light-pollution filter. ### Amazon listings and bundles Each option is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are typical street prices, not live. | Option | What's different | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Vespera II Exploration Station | Telescope bundle sold by Focus Camera | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVWHFFG?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) | | Vespera II with adjustable tripod | Bundle sold by Adorama | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP3JNNQR?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) | Specs are compiled from manufacturer pages, Amazon listings and independent reviews, and may change with firmware or production runs. Confirm what's in the box (tripod, solar filter, case) on the Amazon page before buying. ## Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope video review [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ur80kNLX9II/hqdefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur80kNLX9II) Video by Cuiv, The Lazy Geek on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring. The Vespera II is Vaonis’ 50 mm smart telescope from 2023: an apochromatic quadruplet with a field corrector (250 mm, f/5), a 4K Sony IMX585 sensor and the polished Singularity app, in an IP43 weather-resistant body. On Amazon it’s sold by third-party dealers: about $1,590 for Focus Camera’s Exploration Station bundle and about $1,719 for Adorama’s bundle with an adjustable tripod (Nov 12, 2026); check today’s price. Space.com’s 2026 roundup picks it for the mid-range. We haven’t tested it ourselves; this review draws on Space.com, T3, BBC Sky at Night and ScopeTrader (see [how we research](https://smarttelescopereview.com/how-we-research/)). ## Who the Vespera II is for (and who should skip it) It’s for buyers who like Vaonis’ clean design and app and want the lowest Vespera price, mainly for nebulae and galaxies from a home base. Skip it if value matters most. ScopeTrader points out that rivals which include filters or EQ tracking cost less, and the [Seestar S50 Pro](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/seestar-s50-pro/) offers similar aperture and resolution plus a built-in dual-band filter, EQ mode and a nine-hour battery for about $600 less. Skip it too if you want planets or long nights on one charge. ## Imaging in practice BBC Sky at Night rated the Vespera II 4.5 out of 5. Space.com tested it from a Bortle 5 town with Vaonis’ light-pollution filter fitted, a fair real-world setup for a suburban buyer. Both Space.com and T3 say it isn’t for planets, and Space.com lists the lack of usable planetary imaging as a con. At 2.39 arcseconds per pixel, Jupiter comes out roughly 19 pixels across. The native field is about 2.5° × 1.4°. The Andromeda Galaxy needs two panels, which Vaonis’ CovalENS mosaic mode handles: it stitches up to 24 MP, covering about 4.33° × 2.43°. Images export as 16-bit FITS or TIFF for processing elsewhere. Plan your framing in the [FOV calculator](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/fov-calculator/#target=m31&scope=vaonis-vespera-ii) and check what your sky allows with the [sky target checker](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/sky-target-checker/#scope=vaonis-vespera-ii&bortle=6). ## App and workflow The Singularity app is the Vespera’s strength: simple, refined and free, with no subscription we could find on Vaonis’ site. You choose a target, the scope finds it and live-stacks, and CovalENS mosaics run from the same app. The practical limits are battery and storage. Vaonis quotes about four hours, which T3 lists as a con, and storage is 25 GB (Vaonis’ comparison page says 28 GB), so long mosaic nights need planning. There’s no EQ mode and no automatic anti-fog; Space.com also found the tripod short. At 5 kg, it’s heavier than any Seestar or Dwarf. ## What you’ll need beyond the box - **A filter for suburban skies.** The [Vaonis Dual Band filter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C33SNQ79?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) (H-alpha and OIII) is the big upgrade for emission nebulae, and the Vespera detects it automatically. The broadband [Vaonis CLS filter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2ZXNN49?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) is cheaper but helps far less against white LED lighting. Our [filter guide](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/best-filters-for-smart-telescopes/) explains the difference. - **Dew control.** The [Vaonis hygrometer sensor](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2ZRHY2Z?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) triggers the built-in demister automatically, a worthwhile add-on for the Vespera II specifically. - **Solar.** Vaonis sells a solar filter separately; never point the scope at the Sun without one. [ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GB3QC1H?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) are for your own eyes. - **A tripod**, if your bundle doesn’t include one; check the listing. - **A red flashlight**, such as the [Celestron Night Vision](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000665V5?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20). ## How it compares Filters for smart telescopes Built-in on Seestar and Dwarf models; optional on Vaonis and Celestron; software only on Unistellar. UV/IR-cut (clear)Default on every smart scope: sharp stars, natural color. Use for galaxies, clusters and the Moon. Dual-band / narrowband (H-alpha + OIII)Passes only the two colors emission nebulae glow in and blocks most light pollution, including LEDs. Big gains on nebulae; useless for galaxies and clusters. Broadband light-pollution (CLS, L-Pro)Cuts sodium and mercury streetlight lines while keeping star color. Modest help under old-style lighting, little under white LEDs. White-light solar filterBlocks 99.999%+ of sunlight at the front of the scope for sunspots. Must be a certified full-aperture filter, never at the eyepiece end. Which to buy for your scope: [best filters for smart telescopes](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/best-filters-for-smart-telescopes/). The [Vaonis Vespera 3](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/vaonis-vespera-3/) fixes the Vespera II’s weak points: new flat-field optics, an 11-hour battery, more storage, automatic anti-fog and a five-year warranty, for about $2,490. The [Seestar S50 Pro](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/seestar-s50-pro/) gives similar aperture with built-in filters and EQ mode for about $999. The [Unistellar Odyssey](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-odyssey/) offers 85 mm and autofocus with a much narrower field. Our [Seestar vs Vespera vs Unistellar](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/seestar-vs-vespera-vs-unistellar/) comparison weighs the three brands, and [smart telescopes for light-polluted cities](https://smarttelescopereview.com/posts/smart-telescopes-light-pollution-city/) covers filter choices for bright skies. ## Bottom line The Vespera II is still a well-made smart telescope with a good sensor, a clean app and a weather-resistant body. In late 2026 it’s squeezed between the cheaper, better-equipped S50 Pro and Vaonis’ own Vespera 3. Buy it only on a clear discount, and budget for a dual-band filter. [Check the Vespera II price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVWHFFG?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20). Ready to buy? · 7.5/10 Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium · 50 mm f/5 · 11 lb [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVWHFFG?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) See what the Vespera II can capture from your sky in the [sky target checker](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/sky-target-checker/#scope=vaonis-vespera-ii), or frame any target in the [field-of-view calculator](https://smarttelescopereview.com/tools/fov-calculator/#scope=vaonis-vespera-ii). ## Accessories for the Vespera II Official and compatible add-ons sold on Amazon: filters, solar filters, tripods and wedges, power banks, dew control and cases. Check the listing confirms your exact model before you buy. - Filter**Vaonis Vespera Dual Band filter (AC022)**Official VaonisH-alpha + OIII dual narrowband filter that the Vespera detects automatically, for nebulae from light-polluted skies. Sold for 'Vespera'; Vaonis' newer Vespera 3 and Pro 2 listings don't confirm this exact part. Check the maker's compatibility list before ordering.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C33SNQ79?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Filter**Vaonis Light Pollution (CLS) filter for Vespera**Official VaonisBroadband light-pollution filter that threads onto the Vespera (78 mm thread) to cut sodium and mercury-vapor glow while keeping star color. Broadband filters help far less with modern white LED light pollution than dual-band filters do.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2ZXNN49?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Dew control**Vaonis Vespera hygrometer sensor**Official VaonisMeasures humidity and temperature to trigger the Vespera's built-in demister automatically. Vaonis lists automatic anti-fog as built in on the Vespera 3 and Pro 2, so this is mainly an upgrade for the Vespera II.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2ZRHY2Z?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Solar**Celestron EclipSmart universal solar filter (75–100 mm)**Universal fitAdjustable ISO 12312-2 compliant film filter for objectives with an outside diameter of 75–100 mm, such as spotting scopes and some traditional telescopes. Too big for 30–50 mm smart scopes; use the maker's own solar filter on those.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH45ZBKV?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Solar**Thousand Oaks black-polymer solar filter sheet, 4 × 4 in**Universal fitDIY solar film for making a secure full-aperture filter cell for a small scope or camera lens. Only for confident DIYers: the cell must fit tightly over the front so it can't blow off. Never use a filter at the eyepiece end.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DS7IFQS?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Solar**Soluna ISO 12312-2 solar eclipse glasses (2-pack)**Universal fitFor looking at the Sun with your own eyes while the scope images it; never look through a telescope with them.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GB3QC1H?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Power**Anker 737 power bank, 24,000 mAh, 140 W**Universal fitUSB-C PD power bank big enough to run a 30–50 mm smart scope through a long winter night, when cold cuts battery life. Check your scope's manual for supported USB-C input while observing; Unistellar, Vaonis and Celestron Origin use their own batteries and chargers.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VPHVT2Z?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Power**UGREEN Nexode 100 W power bank, 20,000 mAh**Universal fitCheaper USB-C PD bank that also tops up your phone, which runs the telescope's app all night.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3GTMX5M?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - Observing**Celestron Night Vision red LED flashlight**Universal fitDimmable red light keeps your dark adaptation for finding cables, levels and the tripod at night.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000665V5?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our [smart telescope accessories guide](https://smarttelescopereview.com/accessories/). ## Vespera II FAQ ### Does the Vespera II have a built-in light-pollution filter? No. Unlike the Seestar and Dwarf scopes, the Vespera II has no built-in filters. Vaonis sells a CLS light-pollution filter, a dual-band filter and a solar filter separately, and the scope detects its dual-band filter automatically. ### How long does the Vespera II battery last? Vaonis quotes about four hours, and T3 lists the four-hour battery as a con. The newer Vespera 3 is rated at 11 hours. ### Can the Vespera II photograph planets? Not usefully. Space.com lists no usable planetary imaging as a con, and T3 also says it isn't for planets. Jupiter is roughly 19 pixels across at the Vespera II's 2.39 arcseconds per pixel. ### Should I buy the Vespera II or the Vespera 3? The Vespera 3 adds a new flat-field lens, an 11-hour battery, 115 GB of usable storage, automatic anti-fog and a five-year warranty, for about $900 more on Amazon (Nov 12, 2026). If the budget allows, the Vespera 3 is the better buy; the Vespera II makes sense only on a clear discount. ### Does the Vespera II have EQ mode? No. All Vespera models are alt-az only, so long sessions see some field rotation that the software has to handle. If EQ mode matters, the Seestar S50 Pro and Dwarf 3 both offer it. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVWHFFG?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20) - [vaonis.com](https://vaonis.com/pages/product/vespera-ii) - [vaonis.com](https://vaonis.com/pages/compare) - [space.com](https://www.space.com/vaonis-vespera-ii-smart-telescope-review) - [t3.com](https://www.t3.com/reviews/vaonis-vespera-ii-review) - [skyatnightmagazine.com](https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/reviews/vaonis-vespera-ii-smart-telescope) - [scopetrader.com](https://scopetrader.com/is-vaonis-vespera-2-still-worth-it/) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the Vespera II ![ZWO Seestar S50 Pro Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/seestar-s50-pro.BOj1gADQ_21iw81.webp) ### [ZWO Seestar S50 Pro Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/seestar-s50-pro/) 8.6 - 50 mm f/5.2 - 2.45° × 1.38° field - 6.2 lb - EQ mode - Dual-band filter Most buyers: the best all-round smart telescope for backyard deep-sky imaging, the Moon and the Sun at under $1,000, and the direct replacement for the discontinued Seestar S50. $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range Amazon price, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HP1RDLVP?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[Read the full review](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/seestar-s50-pro/) ![Unistellar Odyssey Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/unistellar-odyssey.CFZCe6q1_1501v9.webp) ### [Unistellar Odyssey Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-odyssey/) 7.6 - 85 mm f/3.9 - 0.75° × 0.56° field - 8.8 lb Families and outreach observers who want an 85 mm, fully automatic smart scope with autofocus and citizen science, viewed on phones and tablets. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium Amazon price, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQMD3R3Z?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[Read the full review](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/unistellar-odyssey/) ![Vaonis Vespera 3 Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/_astro/vaonis-vespera-3.Dv9oBlii_pYrqL.webp) ### [Vaonis Vespera 3 Smart Telescope](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/vaonis-vespera-3/) 8.1 - 50 mm f/4.9 - 2.6° × 1.4° field - 11 lb Buyers who want premium optics, an all-night battery, multi-night projects and a five-year warranty, and don't need EQ mode or planets. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium Amazon price, Nov 12, 2026 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1PT485?tag=smarttelescopereview.com-20)[Read the full review](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/vaonis-vespera-3/) [Compare all 15 telescopes →](https://smarttelescopereview.com/smart-telescopes/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 7 Best Smart Telescopes of 2026: Ranked for Backyard, Travel and Budget The best smart telescopes of 2026, ranked: Seestar S50 Pro, S30 Pro, Dwarf 3, Vespera 3, eQuinox 2 and Origin Mark II, with real prices and honest trade-offs. 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