ES80 GA vs ES80 GA ED v3 (4 Viewers)

[KBHC73]

Hi, I'm under good authority that the first ES80 has ED glass although not stated on the body. I currently use this scope with the following eyepieces HDF 23x & 32x & i'm very happy with it at my local woods watching birds & the red squirrels. Anyway is their much difference the 2 above scopes regarding quality & would it be worth picking up a used one?

Thanks in advance to anybody that takes the time to reply ; )

Paul

 

[dipped]

Hi, I'm under good authority that the first ES80 has ED glass although not stated on the body. I currently use this scope with the following eyepieces HDF 23x & 32x & i'm very happy with it at my local woods watching birds & the red squirrels. Anyway is their much difference the 2 above scopes regarding quality & would it be worth picking up a used one?

Thanks in advance to anybody that takes the time to reply ; )

Paul

Hi Paul, there might be a bit of an improvement as coatings are gradually improved - however sample variation would be a bigger factor.
Your best bet would be to use your current scope to compare with any newer used one, though ideally you need to borrow a zoom set to high power to compare the images.

 

[KBHC73]

Hi, Many thanks for your reply!

This is what's putting off looking for a used one as my own is very good & wouldn't want to spend say £300 for something that's only a fraction better. I do own an HDF 20-60 Zoom but i love the 23x & 32x so much that i only use the zoom for looking at the Moon!

Thanks again

Paul

 

[pete_gamby]

Each generation of the ES 80 has had both SD and ED variants and this will be shown on the badge or labelling on the scope body.

HTH

Cheers, Pete