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  1. Andrew Whitehouse

    Opticron MM3 60 GA ED vs Nikon ED 50/82 scopes?

    I initially had a 16x lens when I first bought an ED50, though it was an older style rather than the DS. It was fine but probably not enough magnification to make it worthwhile. I almost never find the 27x too dark expcept in very demanding conditions. It's not as bright as a larger scope of...
  2. Andrew Whitehouse

    Opticron MM3 60 GA ED vs Nikon ED 50/82 scopes?

    Which version do you use? I have the 27x DS eyepiece and it works extremely well on the ED50. It's certainly not too dark in most circumstances. I'm a bit puzzled that you think it's too much power, particularly as you seem to be looking for an option with more power than the 16x.
  3. Andrew Whitehouse

    Opticron MM3 60 GA ED vs Nikon ED 50/82 scopes?

    Won't your 50x lens on the ED82 work as a 27x on the ED50? Mine works very well on it.
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