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Rusty
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Posted: November/06/2006 at 09:12 |
Has anyone compared these two scopes? Is the Nikon any better?
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lucznik
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In another post someone asked a similar kind of question that dealt with scopes from the "Big 3" and how they compared to scopes from Pentax, Nikon, and Minox. Rather than re-type what I've already written, I have just quoted my answer here. It doesn't address your exact question but, the basic principles and concepts are the same.
Good luck.
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ranburr
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I like the Minox myself.
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Trinidad
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Hello Ranburr
I just purchased the Nikon 20-45x60 FS Tac III ED and it is very nice, I upgrated from a Burris spotting scope that I bought many years ago and this upgrade was long overdue. I would like to know what it is you like about the Minox. I can always sell the Nikon and get the Minox,what model do you recommend. |
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anweis
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Don't. You have the best 60 mm scope ever made. Though, i prefer a different eyepiece. |
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Trinidad
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Hello Anweis
Which is your preffered eyepiece. |
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anweis
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I always seem to find myself using the 20x or 30x fixed power wide angled eyepieces. They have fewer lenses inside, so they are brighter, a bit sharper, and the wide field is addictive. Contrary to popular belief, with a premium 20x or 30x you see everything (less shake and vibration from the tripod).
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Trinidad
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Thank you Anweis I will look into a fixed power eyepiece.
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anweis
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If $ is not a problem and you want to enjoy brilliant wide views, go for a 20x or 30x wide angle. If not, the zoom lens is as good as they get.
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Trinidad
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I am going to try the 30x, I agree even the variable eyepiece it came with is very nice.
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cheaptrick
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http://www.riflescopes.com/products/6949/new_nikon_20-45x60_ fieldscope_iii_outfit.htm
http://www.riflescopes.com/products/7399/new_nikon_20-45x60_ tactical_ed_fieldscope.htm
Hey SVD666, Whats the difference between these two spotters?
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Trinidad
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One is Dark, JK. Dont know, I bougt it for a little less than that price for the FSIII. Exellent spotter, Nikon gets a big for this one. |
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cheaptrick
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Ok. I'm thinking that one of these may be my next optics purchase......... |
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Trinidad
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I would say hell ya, I am waiting to hear from Ranburr about the Minox. I am very interested in his comparison on these two spotting scopes. |
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Rusty
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From what I have read and heard from birders and hunters (I have not been able to compare the two), the Nikon Fieldscope ED is a little better than than the Minox ED. It is also a little more. I have talked to the people at Scope City (Optics Store), and they say the Fieldscope does rank with the top European models, and is hundreds of dollars less.
This being said, I still like tne Minox spotter a lot. I would probably take it over the Pentax ED model. |
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mikerabe
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cheaptrick
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Thank you, Mike. Guess I missed that ED thing, huh?
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Trinidad
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I missed that in Cheaptricks post, I thought he had listed the ED FS III non tactical. vs the ED tactical. Definetly the ED is the one to go for, it is the one with ED glass and will give the best color and image. You can find both the non tac ED and tac ED models for about $650 to $800 for the later.
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1492&KW=ED +glass+advantage+
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Tip69
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Just read that link SVD666 provided and it got me thinking.... If a guy wants a spotter for looking at paper targets (to see bullet holes) and looking at deer size game....do you really need to spend the extra $$ and lug around the extra wieght of ED glass? I spoke to a rep from Meopta and he said I didn't need the APO (ED) .... that is more for Bird watchers.
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take em!
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anweis
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True, and for taking digital pictures. The scopes with ED lenses will also have a better image when the zoom is crancked at high magnification. |
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