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Message: <blockquote data-quote="iebirdie" data-source="post: 64007" data-attributes="member: 3352">As a solution for those walks/bike trips when I am without a main scope, I am considering getting a MM2. I already have a HDF eyepiece for my ES80 scope (32xWW) which apparently will work as a 18xWW on the MM2.With the MM2 body, I am thinking of getting a decent HDF eyepiece which will be good on the MM2, and also good  as a second option on the ES80.I was thinking of the 40858 (24xWW MM2 = 44xWW ES80) or the 40859 (28x MM2 = 50x ES80). Not sure though if 28x/50x too high for the respective scopes in terms of brightness/resolution ? The 40862 HDF zoom (12-36x MM2 = 20-60x ES80) could be a better option ? There is something on the Opticron website though about having to pull back the drawtube to use it on the MM2 . Anyone using any of these eyepieces with good reports or other comments ?Also, would be interested in info on how people use their MM2s in practice. Lightweight tripod obviously is an option. But how does the MMII work in practice with a monopod and/or grippa case ? Is it easy to hold still ? Would be interested to hear your experiences.thanks, and cheers-Niall</blockquote>