I was wondering if any one has owned or had any experience with the Optolyth draw type scopes ... I tried to find some information on the Optolyth 25x70 BGA/WW scope . I found that it was unavailable to buy in the US & not on the current Optolyth web site as being a current product but did show the Mini 25x70 XS version. I have never owned or handled one ..... Thanks ,gwen
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Optolyth 25x70 BGA/WW Scope (1 Viewer)
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Gijs van Ginkel
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Gwen,
I have experience with Optolyth draw tube telescopes. They are very well built, short/compact and comfortable to use. The optical quality is sufficient for many purposes, allthough the ones I tested have, as color reproduction is concerned, a slight red preference, which some users like and others do not.
Gijs
I have experience with Optolyth draw tube telescopes. They are very well built, short/compact and comfortable to use. The optical quality is sufficient for many purposes, allthough the ones I tested have, as color reproduction is concerned, a slight red preference, which some users like and others do not.
Gijs
Optolyth 25x70 BGA/WW Purchased On Ebay
Out of curiosity , we purchased this Optolyth 25x70 BGA/WW on Ebay for $465. The seller said it sat in his safe(never used), it appears unused & looks to be new. The serial # is 50524. Do you or someone else know when it might have been made ?. Also to focus it , the tube is pulled or twisted out. I really do not know what to make of this type of focusing , not easy. I was wondering if some kind of lubricant can be put on the outside part of the drawtube to make it easier to focus or is this the nature of the beast with this type of spotter.... Thanks gwen
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Robert Wallace
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Hello Gwen
with regard to lubricating the outside parts of the draw tube, I would advise caution. However my first scope was a Nickel Supra draw tube (40 years ago). It was Ok in warm weather but as it got colder the draw tube became harder to extend. A friend of mine had the same experience and gave me some silicon grease to use as lubricant. I used a very very small amount and it worked. Whether this is good practice or not, I am not sure.
with regard to lubricating the outside parts of the draw tube, I would advise caution. However my first scope was a Nickel Supra draw tube (40 years ago). It was Ok in warm weather but as it got colder the draw tube became harder to extend. A friend of mine had the same experience and gave me some silicon grease to use as lubricant. I used a very very small amount and it worked. Whether this is good practice or not, I am not sure.
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