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  1. lmans66

    New Lens vs Digiscoping

    The Televue to me, as a digiscoper is an entirely different animal. Not nearly (in my thinking) as easy....options are not as great etc. I looked into it several times but just found a traditional spotting scope more to me liking.
  2. lmans66

    New Lens vs Digiscoping

    And...in terms of scope. You need light....so you need a 80mm or higher. A 65mm is a poor digiscoper. To get anywhere near the equal to a photograph, I believe you need a nicer scope than what you are suggesting for the price. Probably more like $3000 for a scope + lens. If I was going to go...
  3. lmans66

    New Lens vs Digiscoping

    I did digiscoping for years..... The difference is huge. Essentially...what is your main goal? Perfect photographs or the relative skill/ satisfaction factor needed for digiscoping? Go the new lens option, if you feel the Sigma is worth it..... for good photo's. Photography with today's lens...
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