Is this a good scope for a beginner, price ok?

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Joe Henry
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Is this a good scope for a beginner, price ok?

#1 Post by Joe Henry » Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:31 am

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165297316849?h ... Swsolh7ZUm How would the optics of this compare to something brand new in the same price range? I want to mainly look at insects, Thanks.

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Re: Is this a good scope for a beginner, price ok?

#2 Post by BramHuntingNematodes » Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:49 am

That's a good solid scope for dissection resolution maybe not top notch but quite pleasurable to use. It's a workhorse alright. Price is a tad steep, although that's a good stand and it appears more or.less.complete and with assurances. It's more like a $150 scope with an extra layer of polish I guess. You could do worse.
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Re: Is this a good scope for a beginner, price ok?

#3 Post by PeteM » Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:14 am

Joe, assuming it is (as described) in very good condition - it will be a better scope than $400 or so might get you new.

Ideally you are close by, so the shipping cost will be low. You'll want to inspect it immediately upon receipt to make sure the two optical paths are aligned, that the zoom remains parfocal, and that it doesn't have dust or haze inside from a life doing something like soldering. That way you can return it if need be.

The transmitted base is a nice plus

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Re: Is this a good scope for a beginner, price ok?

#4 Post by EYE C U » Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:44 am


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#5 Post by Joe Henry » Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:07 pm

Thank you for the replies.

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