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    Better understanding the Leica range for a second-hand purchase

    Thank you very much for your reply jring. With this contribution and the previous ones, I have a much clearer idea of how to go about the purchase, with all the necessary precautions.
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    Better understanding the Leica range for a second-hand purchase

    Thank you Joachim for your post. Unlike Leica, Swarovski has not changed the mount. So it's a good idea to start with a lens that may be quite old and add a newer 25-50. For this reason, it is essential to test the riflescope before you buy it, because of the sample variation. Is an average...
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    Better understanding the Leica range for a second-hand purchase

    Thank you Rotherbirder for this opinion. It is possible that the ATS 65 HD of 2024 has progressed compared to 2004. I'm interested in feedback from those who have tested it. It is possible that the field of view of the ATS is greater with the current 25-50.
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    Better understanding the Leica range for a second-hand purchase

    Thanks for the link dwatsonbirder. This looks like a great opportunity. I have sent a price request with delivery to France. However, I'm not comfortable with a purchase without seeing and testing the instrument first. I'm also wondering whether there is a 15-day right of withdrawal, as there is...
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    Better understanding the Leica range for a second-hand purchase

    Thank you for your contributions Rotherbirder and Hermann. It seems to me that Televid 62 are rare second-hand. I've seen a few Televid 77 recently but no 62mm. If the price is around €500 to €600 for the APO 62, that seems very acceptable. From reading you, I get the impression that the APO...
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    Better understanding the Leica range for a second-hand purchase

    Thank you very much dwatsonbirder and Rotherbirder for your feedback. I've learned a lot from them, and they've made me cautious. I'm thinking of buying an APO Televid 77 spotting scope with a x32w eyepiece. You've confirmed dwatsonbirder that this is a very good configuration. I know that for...
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    Better understanding the Leica range for a second-hand purchase

    I would appreciate your help with a Leica purchase, possibly second-hand (I am also considering a second-hand Swarovski ATS HD 65 mm). This will be my first scope. I had already mentioned on the forum the purchase of a Swarovski ATC 17-40 x56 refractor. I was disappointed with the maximum...
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    Swarovski HD vs Non-HD spotting scope

    Thank you for your opinion of the ATS 65 HD. Is the eyepiece 25x50 or 20x60?
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    My First Leica

    I can't wait to read your impressions, I'm debating between the Leica 65 mm and 82 mm.
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    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    Thank you Mbb for your answer. The question of money is important too, you're right. There would be no problem at €500. But at over €2,000, it's different. It makes you feel guilty not to take it when you go out on foot. And taking it means a kind of obligation of result that was weighing on...
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    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    Hello everyone, I'm also going to write a review. First of all, I have to say that I read all the posts on this subject (twice, in fact!) before making the purchase, and I also asked questions on this forum about possible alternatives to this ATC. Thank you again for your answers. Despite...
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    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    Thank you for the contributions on protecting this ATC. Maybe I’ll start with the microfiber towel solution. The case mentioned by rodney AB seems interesting. Maybe I’ll move on to permanent protection afterwards. I’m a little concerned that the telescope will fall off the tripod one day.
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    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    Thank you very much for that report. The optical quality is there, which reassures me because the price is high. I ordered an ATC 17-40 x56 telescope, I hope to receive it soon. I think it’s six months now. On the tripod, the Gitzo 1545 is often cited as an excellent model. I’m surprised that...
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    Swarovski ATC 56 ? ATS 65 ? Others ?

    Thank you very much mbb for this very interesting contribution. I haven’t tried the opportunity. In France, there are relatively few proposals. And in this case, it is good to know the person to avoid unpleasant surprises. You were lucky enough to get an ATX 65 for a used ATS 65! The ideal...
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    Swarovski ATC 56 ? ATS 65 ? Others ?

    Thank you very much Hermann and Boogieshrew for your help. Boogieshrew, I was not interested in the Opticron brand. I wonder if it is very well known in France. The price quality ratio of the MM4 model seems excellent. Hermann, I’m comforted by what you’re writing, I don’t think I made a bad...
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