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    New MM4 50 vs part-used Nikon ED50

    Hi Peregrine, I am not talking about seals - talking about the vertical seam that is where the two halves of the scope body connect. The screws aren't robust enough and the scope is prone to splitting in half here.
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    New MM4 50 vs part-used Nikon ED50

    mmb, I posted my comparison on the Tiny Scopes thread. Bottom line, I'll be sending the Opticron back.
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    New MM4 50 vs part-used Nikon ED50

    Will post - I get the Opticron in early July.
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    New MM4 50 vs part-used Nikon ED50

    Hermann, totally with you, but given I've otherwise moved on from Nikon scopes the eyepieces are less important for me - were I in your shoes I would be the same. Hard to imagine the Opticron topping the ED60 v3, just saying, esp considering how indestructible they are. All metal! But...
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    New MM4 50 vs part-used Nikon ED50

    Thought I would mention to folks that OpticsPlanet in the US has the 50mm's w SDL eyepiece available for $868 + a 10% discount if you sign up for texts. I just bought one! I'll report back on comparison with the ED50.
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    New MM4 50 vs part-used Nikon ED50

    Just wanted to contribute here - I have had many Nikon ED scopes over the years, in all three main sizes. I do think very highly of the ED three series - really tough scientific grade scopes. I now have a Kowa 883 (which is stunning but seems pretty fragile), with a Nikon ED50 for more...
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