LER eyepiece on Celestron Regal

[Lesloan]

Has anybody tried a LER (Long Eye Relief) eyepiece on one of the Celestron Regal M2 spotting scopes? I have a new 65mm Regal M2 18-48x and like it a lot, am considering getting an LER eyepiece. The variable I have on it works just great, but it'd be nice to be able to see the entire field with my specs on, even if the magnification is limited (22x fixed, I think.) What do you think? Is the eye relief really that good? What are the other optical properties like, compared to the variable eyepiece? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[watercam]

I looked through two 80mm scopes at a 1000 yard match - really good, especially for the money. I would not hesitate to buy one.

 

[Lesloan]

I looked through two 80mm scopes at a 1000 yard match - really good, especially for the money. I would not hesitate to buy one.

Thanks! Were these scopes equipped with the LER eyepieces? I know the scopes are good (I love my 18-48x 65mm) and am specifically looking for input on the LER eyepiece.

 

[Lesloan]

Nobody else has anything to say?

 

[Uthink Uknow]

No

 

[Lesloan]

No

OK--that's one down. Anybody else? :

 

[watercam]

Yes, it was a LER eye-piece, and it was well worth the effort. I would buy one if I did not already have a rig.

 

[Lesloan]

Yes, it was a LER eye-piece, and it was well worth the effort. I would buy one if I did not already have a rig.

Many thanks--that's just what I was hoping to hear. I think I'll go for one.