Received my new but used scope today (1 Viewer)

Thank you all for the help and recommendations. I’ve now purchased my first scope and got it today. Several of you know, but it is a Nikon Fieldscope EDii 60mm and came with 2 EPs, a 24x WF and a 20-45 zoom. The lenses and body are in exceptional condition. It is a straight body scope and came from a camera shop.

I haven’t spent much time behind the scope since it just arrived today but so far, I’m thrilled.

Unfortunately, I now realize I need a good tripod. I wasn’t planning on spending more money but the tripod I have is not good. Will need to go to the tripod section to see if I can figure out what to buy

Congrats! That's a really nice set-up. Be happy with what you have......but, if you want to be perpetually dissatisfied by chasing a more optimal configuration then (welcome to BirdForum!) my suggestion would be to keep an eye out for the 20-60x zoom at a good price ($80?) and maybe look for the 20/30/38x MC or WF if you want to obsess over the functional difference between using your scope at 24x versus 30x.

--AP