Nikon ED II Fieldscope (1 Viewer)

colhot said:

Hi

I have the above scope (angled) with a 20 x 45 zoom lens. While the lens is ok, I would prefer to upgrade the lens without having to buy a new scope.

Which would be the best to go for?

Also is there somewhere in the UK that I can get a replacement SOC?

Thanks

Colin

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NDhunter said:

The best zoom available for these is the 20-60 MC II eyepiece and it is better all around than the 20x45. Twist up eyecup,
wider FOV and brighter coatings.

If you are wanting a fixed eyepiece, lots to choose from, and
24x may be a good all around size. These eyepieces are getting
hard to find, so go back on the subforum, and find out what
others are saying about the size to get.

Myself, I like the zoom, when light is dim I can back things off
and get along well, and then I like the power when I need it.
The 20-60 will give you that.

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Hermann said:

Unfortunately the field of view of the 20-60x MCII is just as narrow as that of the 20-45x. There's also a multi-coated version of the 20-45x around, and that's quite a lot brighter than the older version. I would prefer the 20-60x anytime, no matter which version (the first version of the 20-60x MCI is almost as good as the MCII)

Another idea: For many purposes the "old" 20x also works pretty well and can often be found at somewhat lower prices than the other wideangles. It's a lot wider than the zooms and optically good.

If you're in the UK you might want to try Amazon. Amazon Germany still has some eyepieces, including the 24x WA at a decent price.

Hermann

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NDhunter said:

The best zoom available for these is the 20-60 MC II eyepiece
and it is better all around than the 20x45. Twist up eyecup,
wider FOV and brighter coatings.

If you are wanting a fixed eyepiece, lots to choose from, and
24x may be a good all around size. These eyepieces are getting
hard to find, so go back on the subforum, and find out what
others are saying about the size to get.

Myself, I like the zoom, when light is dim I can back things off
and get along well, and then I like the power when I need it.
The 20-60 will give you that.

Jerry

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