I'm looking to buy a new scope, around €800. Does anyone have any suggestions on ones to buy? (1 Viewer)

[JackT]

I'm looking to buy a new scope, around €800. Does anyone have any suggestions on ones to buy?

 

[4John]

I'm looking to buy a new scope, around €800. Does anyone have any suggestions on ones to buy?

JackT,

Do you already have a scope or is this your first scope ? If you already have a scope would you like more of the same, or what would you like to change ? If this is your first scope do you have any preferences on objective size e.g. 50, 60 or 80mm ? Would you like lightweight ? What sort of birding do you do e.g, 10 mile hike and/or sea watching in a gale ? Does your budget include a tripod and head ?

If this is your first scope and you have no idea what you like or dislike, and you can get to a "scope shop", then I strongly recommend you go and try some, because you can often quickly get a better idea of what you like and don't like. However, some scope likes and dislikes only become apparent after several months or years using a scope. In that case it can be better to buy a second hand scope first.

 

[Bill Atwood]

What John said. Plus if it's your first scope have you budgeted for a tripod & head?

 

[JackT]

JackT,

Do you already have a scope or is this your first scope ? If you already have a scope would you like more of the same, or what would you like to change ? If this is your first scope do you have any preferences on objective size e.g. 50, 60 or 80mm ? Would you like lightweight ? What sort of birding do you do e.g, 10 mile hike and/or sea watching in a gale ? Does your budget include a tripod and head ?

If this is your first scope and you have no idea what you like or dislike, and you can get to a "scope shop", then I strongly recommend you go and try some, because you can often quickly get a better idea of what you like and don't like. However, some scope likes and dislikes only become apparent after several months or years using a scope. In that case it can be better to buy a second hand scope first.

Hi John. Not my first scope. 80mm obj. would be my preference. I mostly do twitching, so I'd want a scope with crisp image at long range. Weight no really an issue. Already have a tripod and head

 

[Gzoladz74]

If you are in Ireland I am selling my Opticron HRGAED80. It needs an eyepiece and the sdlv2, 3 or 4 give you 24x72.

 

[JackT]

If you are in Ireland I am selling my Opticron HRGAED80. It needs an eyepiece and the sdlv2, 3 or 4 give you 24x72.

I'll bear that option in mind 👍 want to get an idea of what's around first