The Kingfisher
Well-known member
Maybe a strange question..
I´m new at birding and will now buy my very first scope. I want to buy a scope with top optics so I don´t need to upgrade in the future.
I have looked at the small scopes from Swarovski, Zeiss and Leica..and finally the bigger one from Nikon - ED82. I didn´t like Zeiss at all and the Leica was not a scope I liked very much either. Both Swarovski HD65 and Nikon Fieldscope ED82 would be great to own. But wich one should I spend money on!?
I think I have the answer my self, but it would be nice to hear your comments about them. I think I will go for the ED82 with 24x/30x because:
1. the optics seems to be first rate with natural colours, good contrast and it´s also sharp.
2. The colours in ED82 seems to be exactly the same as in my binoculars - Nikon 8x32 SE CF. Nice to have the same colour balance in both binoculars and scope I think.
3. Bigger scope = more light. It is a huge difference when it comes to brightness between the two.
4. Here in Sweden, the ED82 costs about 1/4 less than an HD65.
The things I didn´t like to 100% with the Nikon was the fast focusing. Sometimes it was difficult to focus correctly. It´s heavier and finally the 24x/30x eye piece was a little soft in the edges. What do you think..are those negative aspects reasons not to buy the ED82 + 24x/30x combination or will I learn to live with them?
Finally..the main reason for me to go for the 24x/30x eye piece is that I´m wearing glasses.
Regards
Jonas
I´m new at birding and will now buy my very first scope. I want to buy a scope with top optics so I don´t need to upgrade in the future.
I have looked at the small scopes from Swarovski, Zeiss and Leica..and finally the bigger one from Nikon - ED82. I didn´t like Zeiss at all and the Leica was not a scope I liked very much either. Both Swarovski HD65 and Nikon Fieldscope ED82 would be great to own. But wich one should I spend money on!?
I think I have the answer my self, but it would be nice to hear your comments about them. I think I will go for the ED82 with 24x/30x because:
1. the optics seems to be first rate with natural colours, good contrast and it´s also sharp.
2. The colours in ED82 seems to be exactly the same as in my binoculars - Nikon 8x32 SE CF. Nice to have the same colour balance in both binoculars and scope I think.
3. Bigger scope = more light. It is a huge difference when it comes to brightness between the two.
4. Here in Sweden, the ED82 costs about 1/4 less than an HD65.
The things I didn´t like to 100% with the Nikon was the fast focusing. Sometimes it was difficult to focus correctly. It´s heavier and finally the 24x/30x eye piece was a little soft in the edges. What do you think..are those negative aspects reasons not to buy the ED82 + 24x/30x combination or will I learn to live with them?
Finally..the main reason for me to go for the 24x/30x eye piece is that I´m wearing glasses.
Regards
Jonas
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