justabirdwatcher
Well-known member
Very experienced with binoculars, but fairly inexperienced with spotting scopes. My personal scope up to now has been an old Bushnell Spacemaster with a fixed 20x eyepiece. It is remarkably good, which is why I haven't bought a new scope in 20+ years. Everything I've compared it to has left me wondering why I need to spend $400+ on a new scope.
However, I have a keen interest in the Pentax, not only because of the rave reviews it receives but also because of the universal 1.25" eyepieces it uses.
Here's where I need help. I know literally nothing about 1.25" eyepieces. I've read a bit, and know that you don't necessarily have to spend a ton on an eyepiece to get a great image, but I don't know how to convert mm focal length to the convetional "power" setting, etc.
I do know I'm a fan of fixed focal length eyepieces. My 20x eyepiece on my Spacemaster blows any variable eyepiece I've ever seen out of the water in clarity and FOV. So I guess my question is, what eyepiece should I be looking at for the Pentax 65 that will give me 20-25X and not break the bank?
Thanks in advance for your help!
However, I have a keen interest in the Pentax, not only because of the rave reviews it receives but also because of the universal 1.25" eyepieces it uses.
Here's where I need help. I know literally nothing about 1.25" eyepieces. I've read a bit, and know that you don't necessarily have to spend a ton on an eyepiece to get a great image, but I don't know how to convert mm focal length to the convetional "power" setting, etc.
I do know I'm a fan of fixed focal length eyepieces. My 20x eyepiece on my Spacemaster blows any variable eyepiece I've ever seen out of the water in clarity and FOV. So I guess my question is, what eyepiece should I be looking at for the Pentax 65 that will give me 20-25X and not break the bank?
Thanks in advance for your help!