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Smaller tubes fit the 90mm or 108mm sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mounts will this work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny mount with a Vixen-style (V-size) saddle — the smaller of the two common dovetail standards, found on most small and mid-size equatorial and alt-az mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a Vixen-style (V-size) setup, the Farpoint 125mm Vixen Dovetail Rings with Dovetail is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. 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