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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BrockwellBee" data-source="post: 3144695" data-attributes="member: 92568">I have been birding for four years now and use 10.5 x 42 binoculars However, I feel that I am at the stage now to invest in my first telescope so I can have better view of birds which are further away, and images of greater quality. I tend to do a lot of local birding in parks and woods in London but every couple of weeks I go further afield to sites in southern England, such as all the WWT reserves, most RSPB reserves and the occasional sea-watch. So, I do spend time locally but also at nature reserves.Before I present the details, it's worth noting that I don't drive, so all birding is done on foot or public transport (I want something light to carry and I do some hiking so I will bring it with me), I wear glasses (although I take them off to view birds through my normal binoculars, as annoying as that can be) and I will be trying the scopes out before I buy, so don't panic; I will be trying them before I decide. My total budget (scope + eyepiece) is 500-700. Which one of these options would you recommend me?1. Nikon ED50 (with x27 - DS as MC very difficult to find - fixed eyepiece) at £6282. Nikon ED50 (with x13-40 zoom eyepiece) at £6483. Vortex Razor HD 50 (with x11-33 eyepiece) at £5994. Vortex Razor HD 65 (with 16-48 eyepiece) at £799Considering it's my first scope and the ways I will use, as detailed above, which one would you recommend for the price? Is the Vortex Razor HD 65 worth the extra £150 over the Nikon ED50, for example? I may use this scope for digiscoping, but not in the near future and it would be record shots.Thank you in advance and I look forward to hearing all suggestions made.</blockquote>

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