I'm looking for opinions about these 2 telescopes, especially if you've used one or both. Pros and cons are appreciated. I already own a xt8 dobsonian which I love. Just looking for something more portable and for astrophotography. Here are links to Orion's web page for each the 102mm and 127mm plus the xt8.
102mm
http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=apex+102mm
127mm
http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=apex+127mm
The one I already own xt8
http://www.telescope.com/Telescopes/Dobsonian-Telescopes/IntelliScope-Dobsonians/Orion-SkyQuest-XT8i-IntelliScope-Dobsonian-Telescope/pc/1/c/12/sc/27/p/27183.uts
102mm
http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=apex+102mm
127mm
http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=apex+127mm
The one I already own xt8
http://www.telescope.com/Telescopes/Dobsonian-Telescopes/IntelliScope-Dobsonians/Orion-SkyQuest-XT8i-IntelliScope-Dobsonian-Telescope/pc/1/c/12/sc/27/p/27183.uts