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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Alexis Powell" data-source="post: 1453028" data-attributes="member: 5327">I agree w/Kevin that the 50 and 82mm models really are the sweet spots in the fieldscope design spectrum for observation, and perhaps even for digiscoping as he suggests, but the 60 mm ED is a great scope for all-around use, and that is a good deal at Cameraland.  The 60mm is a super durable build, just like the 82ED. Normally it isn't a very attractive choice since it usually sells for only a hundred or so less than that 82 ED. If you were to get the 60 mm, I'd look at the 24x DS for all-around observation and digiscoping use, or else the 30x MC (but I'm not sure this one has been discounted), and maybe the 20-60 zoom to keep in your bag so you never have to wonder if you should buy another eyepiece w/more magnification.  Don't get a nonED 60mm (Eagle Optics has a good deal on one that comes with the 24x DS) if you are digiscoping.--AP</blockquote>