I've been using a good old Bushnell Spacemaster scope for many, many years. Actually I'm on my third, the first two having been stolen at some point. I now feel ready for an upgrade and would be grateful for any advice.
I'm not particualrly big or strong, so feel that the new scope should be in the 60-65 mm range, rather than 80mm.
I've been looking at the Nikon Fieldscope III 60 mm with ED glass, available for US $729 from Eagle Optics. In one of the threads here at BF people mentioned the Zeiss 65mm, which is $919 at Eagle Optics - somewhat more expensive but still relatively affordable. I was wondering what people felt about these two models and how they compare. Thanks in advance for any advice.
I'm not particualrly big or strong, so feel that the new scope should be in the 60-65 mm range, rather than 80mm.
I've been looking at the Nikon Fieldscope III 60 mm with ED glass, available for US $729 from Eagle Optics. In one of the threads here at BF people mentioned the Zeiss 65mm, which is $919 at Eagle Optics - somewhat more expensive but still relatively affordable. I was wondering what people felt about these two models and how they compare. Thanks in advance for any advice.