Peregrine Took
Well-known member
I didn't know which section to place this under, but since I'm looking at various Opticron scopes I hope it's okay here.
I bought a Bushnell Spacemaster about 30 years ago, for trips to Skye and Islay. I've not used it much since, and suspect things have moved on! I also want an angled EP, so the Bushnell will be given to a friend, whatever the replies.
Question:
Are modern - even non-ED glass - scopes such as the Opticron Adventurer and Hawke Nature Trek an advance in optical quality over the Spacemaster?
What would represent a decent upgrade to the Bushnell on a small budget - say, up to £300.00, for a new scope?
I don't want to buy used and might upgrade to a £1k scope (and take the modest financial hit) next year if I get more into it.
Happy to go to about 1.5kg and 80mm, but 65-70mm seems like a more 'agile' option.
Thanks.
I bought a Bushnell Spacemaster about 30 years ago, for trips to Skye and Islay. I've not used it much since, and suspect things have moved on! I also want an angled EP, so the Bushnell will be given to a friend, whatever the replies.
Question:
Are modern - even non-ED glass - scopes such as the Opticron Adventurer and Hawke Nature Trek an advance in optical quality over the Spacemaster?
What would represent a decent upgrade to the Bushnell on a small budget - say, up to £300.00, for a new scope?
I don't want to buy used and might upgrade to a £1k scope (and take the modest financial hit) next year if I get more into it.
Happy to go to about 1.5kg and 80mm, but 65-70mm seems like a more 'agile' option.
Thanks.