Robert Geake wrote:
Good Day Chaps
I decided upon another refractor and wonderd if any of you have had
practical experiecne with the above mentioned scope, and, if helios
scopes are actually Tal's re-branded ?
Many Thanks
Robert Geake

Not as far as I know Robert. The TAL is Russian made, the Helios (et al), are Chinese (Synta made
??)

I have a Helios 200mm F5 and Im very pleased with it.

DH