upettersson
Member
Hello!
Recently I've been thinking about getting a scope but I'm unceartain what I really need.
It'd be used;
Down by the lake.
In open fields/wetlands (got great bird wetland reserves nearby).
When hiking in the mountains..
..and canoeing.
Just relaxed leisure viewing...
..when you've set up tent.
And ofc general viewing, woods walks, front yard feeder watching, car trips etc.
I've glanced over most of what is out there; Leica, Swarovski, Kowa, Zeiss, Vortex, Nikon etc.
Money is not an issue but I can't really justify spending $3000-3500 on a big "alpha" scope that might be too cumbersome to bring with me most of the time. I'm not a diehard watcher (yet)
Saw very positive feedback on the Nikon ED50A with the 27xW, on this site, which made me interested.
Current price in Sweden;
Body ~$500
27xW DS ~$375
Seems very overpriced? Maybe because it's getting old and the only ones left selling are keeping their prices?
How are the Opticron MM4 50/60's and their oculars compared to the ED50?
Or would I be better off in the long run with something in the 60-65mm range like a Swarovski ATS65HD, 65mm Televid or even a 773?
Been using a Nikon Monarch 5, who's served me well, but it's time to think about the future :king:
Recently I've been thinking about getting a scope but I'm unceartain what I really need.
It'd be used;
Down by the lake.
In open fields/wetlands (got great bird wetland reserves nearby).
When hiking in the mountains..
..and canoeing.
Just relaxed leisure viewing...
..when you've set up tent.
And ofc general viewing, woods walks, front yard feeder watching, car trips etc.
I've glanced over most of what is out there; Leica, Swarovski, Kowa, Zeiss, Vortex, Nikon etc.
Money is not an issue but I can't really justify spending $3000-3500 on a big "alpha" scope that might be too cumbersome to bring with me most of the time. I'm not a diehard watcher (yet)
Saw very positive feedback on the Nikon ED50A with the 27xW, on this site, which made me interested.
Current price in Sweden;
Body ~$500
27xW DS ~$375
Seems very overpriced? Maybe because it's getting old and the only ones left selling are keeping their prices?
How are the Opticron MM4 50/60's and their oculars compared to the ED50?
Or would I be better off in the long run with something in the 60-65mm range like a Swarovski ATS65HD, 65mm Televid or even a 773?
Been using a Nikon Monarch 5, who's served me well, but it's time to think about the future :king: