Re: scopes vs. binoculars

As I read it, the OpticsPlanet package does *not* include the 3 XF eyepieces
(that the ebay offer has). These list for over $100 each. OpticsPlanet
lists the XF zoom eyepiece as an additional cost of $250 (so $699 for both
scope and one eyepiece, if I read it right).

The reviewer also said that Pentax says the XF eyepieces are ED and
waterproof, even though they are not listed as such. I quote:
"(Editor's note: According to Pentax on 9/21/2007, the XF eyepieces are
indeed JIS Class 4 waterproof and do contain lanthanum ED glass elements,
even though their literature makes no mention of those facts.)"

But clearly the XW ones are superior (but over $200 each, list).

"Paul_Morphy" <paul_morphy2xx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Z8i%i.25727$if6.18895@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Fred Mellender wrote:
I was looking for a spotting scope and finally decided on:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=190172469965&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

OpticsPlanet has the same package for $80 less and still free shipping:
http://www.opticsplanet.net/pentax-pf-65ed-spotting-scope.html

It seems like a good deal since it includes 3 eyepieces. Here is a
review:
http://www.betterviewdesired.com/Pentax-65-mm-Spotting-Scope.php

Note that the reviewer singled out the XW fixed focal length eyepieces,
which are waterproof and use ED glass. The packages come with XF
eyepieces, which are not ED and not waterproof.

Jim, Stuart, FL
some bird pix at http://art.kearman.com/



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