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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gcole" data-source="post: 3554154" data-attributes="member: 29223">Explore Scientific 26mm 62 Degree Eyepiece Meets A Pentax PF65 -EDAII SpotterHi every one. I thought this would be interesting for all those fellow Pentax owners here who have in some way contributed to discussions relating to the large range of eyepieces this little scope can use  ...... For awhile now, I have been looking for the perfect low power eyepieces(15-20x) for the little Pentax PF ED 65mm spotting scope. My criteria was First , it had to provide a sharp, crisp & clear view. Secondly, it must have a reasonably large ocular with at least 18mm of eye relief. Thirdly, if possible be water/fog proof. Lastly the cost. If the eyepiece had all the qualities I just mentioned I always kept cost in mind. You get what you pay for. Now that I have said all this,  I finally was able to get my hands on the latest 62 degrees 1.25"  Explore Scientific 26mm eyepiece. This eyepiece meets all my above requirements and still will not break your wallet with a price here in the states $119. shipped from many dealers. The ocular lens size I measured to be around an inch or about 25mm across. The eye lens ocular size combined with its nearly 20mm of eye relief gives a very easy relaxing view. With my glasses on or off I experienced no blackouts. Eye placement was easy. As you can see with the eyepiece on the little Pentax, the overall length is around 12" and its soft stay on carry case will zipper up with room to spare. Last thing I would like to mention. The 26mm has all the qualities of the Explore Scientific 68 degree eyepieces , being closest physically(smaller) to its larger brother the 24mm but with a little more eye relief.</blockquote>

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