Kevin Conville
yardbirder
I have an ED50 angled along with an ED82 straight.
I use the 50mm scope far more as it is optically great in decent light and much smaller and handier.
Anyway, to the subject of EPs: All cited EPs will be as used on the ED50.
My first fixed focal length EP was the MC27x wide. It was well reviewed and, as Alexis pointed out, was very close in field and mag as the 30x on the ED82 which is my favorite on that scope. It is very good indeed. After that I acquired all the MC and DS EPs. After much field use, my favorites on the ED50 are the 16x DS and the MC 20x wide.
The wide field of the 16 and 20 makes subject acquisition easier and the view is brighter. It doesn't hurt that they afford friendlier exit pupil dimensions as well. If I had to pick but one EP for the ED50 it probably would be the 20x, but I would be quite happy with the 16 as well.
Added: Regarding the lack of eyecup on the DS EPs: I don't mind that at all and usually use my hand as a light shield no matter what EP I'm using.
I use the 50mm scope far more as it is optically great in decent light and much smaller and handier.
Anyway, to the subject of EPs: All cited EPs will be as used on the ED50.
My first fixed focal length EP was the MC27x wide. It was well reviewed and, as Alexis pointed out, was very close in field and mag as the 30x on the ED82 which is my favorite on that scope. It is very good indeed. After that I acquired all the MC and DS EPs. After much field use, my favorites on the ED50 are the 16x DS and the MC 20x wide.
The wide field of the 16 and 20 makes subject acquisition easier and the view is brighter. It doesn't hurt that they afford friendlier exit pupil dimensions as well. If I had to pick but one EP for the ED50 it probably would be the 20x, but I would be quite happy with the 16 as well.
Added: Regarding the lack of eyecup on the DS EPs: I don't mind that at all and usually use my hand as a light shield no matter what EP I'm using.
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