Another great imaging scope from Takahashi. I have the earlier FSQ106N as well. The new reducer is fabulous. I like the sharpness of the ED lens, the no problem with backfocus. I dont like the focuser lock mechanism which was just perfect on the old Q. The coatings on the lens are also different and seem to be quite yellow. This imparts a slightly different look to images from the new Q over the old Q which tended to be too blue. You be the judge of which you prefer as far as images from either go. Colour correction does seem to be spot on except for the colour filtered by these coatings. These can make stars look plain white and less colourful than the earlier Q. Hence the 9 deducted for the coatings and the focuser lock. Greg.