dwatsonbirder
Well-known member
Evening all. I'm extremely happy with my current set up, I'm lucky enough to have both the ED50 & the ED82 scopes. I use the ED50 a lot (particularly on overseas trips) whilst the bigger scope is perfect for observation of waterbirds, and is optically a match to my friends new Televid 82 and ATS80 HD scopes (to my eyes at least). I love the image quality of Nikon scopes, and they work the best for me.
I've used/owned many of the top scopes previously as funds have allowed, but one of my favourites (and the one that came on most trips) was my old EDii, which I loved, fantastic optics for the price, waterproofing was the only concern, but it never leaked despite use in the tropics and in the depths of a UK winter.
I digress and waffle.
Here is my question: I don't always use a scope when out birding, and often when I take the big scope I end up leaving it in the car as it is an effort to carry. I have no complaints whatsoever regarding the ED50 besides its limitations with regards to magnification.
If you were in my situation would you consider selling both and replacing them with the EDiii? I'm interested to hear comparisons between the three, particularly if anybody has made the switch.
I'm not as poor as I used to be, but I'd rather put the difference between the prices of the scopes towards another period of time in SE Asia than into a Swarovski 65
Thanks in advance.
I've used/owned many of the top scopes previously as funds have allowed, but one of my favourites (and the one that came on most trips) was my old EDii, which I loved, fantastic optics for the price, waterproofing was the only concern, but it never leaked despite use in the tropics and in the depths of a UK winter.
I digress and waffle.
Here is my question: I don't always use a scope when out birding, and often when I take the big scope I end up leaving it in the car as it is an effort to carry. I have no complaints whatsoever regarding the ED50 besides its limitations with regards to magnification.
If you were in my situation would you consider selling both and replacing them with the EDiii? I'm interested to hear comparisons between the three, particularly if anybody has made the switch.
I'm not as poor as I used to be, but I'd rather put the difference between the prices of the scopes towards another period of time in SE Asia than into a Swarovski 65
Thanks in advance.