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  1. Richard D

    In search of a first scope

    I've got three scopes - a very old Optolyth 80mm one I hardly use, a Nikon ED50 - used for longer walks, and a Nikon Fieldscope EDIII (60mm) which is by far my most used scope - it's not the latest, greatest or lightest but optically it's still very good and I've not felt the need to upgrade -...
  2. Richard D

    In search of a first scope

    If you're hiking or biking I wouldn't go above 65mm - it's not just the weight of the scope you need to consider - an 80/90mm scope will need a big and heavy tripod. 50mm scopes are good for hiking, but you're limited to relatively low magnifications if you want to use one into the evening.
  3. Richard D

    In search of a first scope

    I would focus on size before brand. Do you drive to birding spots? How far do you walk? Seawatching or inland? How much weight do you mind carrying? Mainly day time or early morning/evenings?
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