PYRTLE
Old Berkshire Boy
Pf 80 Eda & Smc Xw14 (first Impressions)
The guys at an optics outlet (C/S) near Blakeney have managed to get this combination on trial for 28 days and I viewed same this afternoon. Have to say that a quick test found me quite unable to criticise the optics. The eyepiece is pretty darn good, bright and sharp. The weight not too bad - it looks like an Opticron ES 80 mk II. I know they're popular with our colonial friends and I can see why. I believe the 65ED mk II is on order so if nothing else go along and try it. Not sure what the price is but the performance may be worth a second glance. Its something different for a change. Anyone gets a chance to try the zoom, let us know how it performs.
The guys at an optics outlet (C/S) near Blakeney have managed to get this combination on trial for 28 days and I viewed same this afternoon. Have to say that a quick test found me quite unable to criticise the optics. The eyepiece is pretty darn good, bright and sharp. The weight not too bad - it looks like an Opticron ES 80 mk II. I know they're popular with our colonial friends and I can see why. I believe the 65ED mk II is on order so if nothing else go along and try it. Not sure what the price is but the performance may be worth a second glance. Its something different for a change. Anyone gets a chance to try the zoom, let us know how it performs.
