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    Posted: July/15/2010 at 17:05

I am considering a 60-65mm spotter because I want it to be light enough to use in field, and because I can afford better quality in a smaller size.  Does anybody have one?  Would it be comparable to a Pentax?  There are a few on the sample list for a fair bit less than new, so it is tempting me quite a bit.

I have no experience with Minox products, so any help is appreciated.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Cat Power Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/15/2010 at 07:48
I pulled the trigger on the angled ED body from the sample list yesterday.  If it is anything like the riflescopes I will be very happy.  I noticed there is still 1 body left (demo B).  I can't believe how much off of new it was.  Got the 21-42 eyepiece too.  Overall I saved $700 over buying new.
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I'd be curious to know your thoughts when your unit arrives and you use it.  My spotting scope purchase has been delayed (Viper scopes just had to be closeout priced), but I will get one sometime.  Thanks
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rs1968 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2010 at 12:31
I had a 62 ed with the 20-45. It was very clear. I compared it to and older bushnell spacemaster. The bushnell had a lot more of a yellow color. I also compared it to a zeiss 85mm. I did like the zeiss at higher power but at 45 they were both good. I sold my first minox as it was used.  I found a good deal on a new closeout one from an authorized dealer. It is a  62ed with the 21-42 eyepiece.  I never used it and decided I just need to sell it. I bought it last year. If you can't find one make me an offer on this one. I live in Colorado.
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I am very pleased with the scope I bought off the sample list.  I wasn't quite sure what it would look like being Demo B, Boy was I pleasently surprised to get a like new condition one.  My 21-42 eyepiece should be here Thursday.
 
Man, did I save some dough on this scope.
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Just curious about all of your experiences with the Minox 62ED.  I just purchased the angled model off of the sample list with a 40x ocular and saved a mint.  I am very familiar with their binoculars and their reputation.  My last spotting scope purchase was a disaster and I should have known better, but lets just say it was a Russian pile of crap.  I was not going to buy Chinese, no matter how good the reviews, so that narrowed it down to European, Japanese or US, basically, with a few outside choices, but still few, within my budget.  Looking forward to it's arrival, but any thoughts or comparisons would be welcome.  Thanks.
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