I've got a 62mm minox ed spotting scope--picked it up on superclearance some years back for under $400 including a 20-45 zoom EP 8)
Anyway, I'm thinking of moving away from the zoom to a 22x wide angle. The zoom SUCKS at low power, with a 34 degree (!) apparent field of view. It's acceptable at higher power, and isn't much wore than the 40x nonzoom eyepiece.
Now, the 22x wideangle EP is not that expensive--only $75 shipped, half the price of the 30x--and it's got a much improved 66 degree field. But what I DON'T know is how much I'll use a 22x at all! I never use it now.... but then again the view isn't so hot, so there's less motivation to do so. Any input from thie BB?
Anyway, I'm thinking of moving away from the zoom to a 22x wide angle. The zoom SUCKS at low power, with a 34 degree (!) apparent field of view. It's acceptable at higher power, and isn't much wore than the 40x nonzoom eyepiece.
Now, the 22x wideangle EP is not that expensive--only $75 shipped, half the price of the 30x--and it's got a much improved 66 degree field. But what I DON'T know is how much I'll use a 22x at all! I never use it now.... but then again the view isn't so hot, so there's less motivation to do so. Any input from thie BB?
