stdeb11
FNG
I picked one up here on the classifieds last year. First spotting scope I've had and now I can't imagine life without it. Little thing rocks. I ran the 13-30 eyepiece for a year and then upgraded to the 13-40 MCII for this year and love it even more.
I don't have a ton to compare it to but here's my thoughts. 40X eye relief isn't great but it is definitely useable and is a worthy upgrade. It's a much larger eyepiece than the 13-30x tho so it does add a little weight if that is your primary concern. I have both still so I can weigh them if people are that interested. I'm happy enough with the 13-40 MCII eyepiece that I don't think I'll ever switch back. I've heard good things from the birding crowd about the 27X eyepiece so may have to try that.
I don't have a ton to compare it to but here's my thoughts. 40X eye relief isn't great but it is definitely useable and is a worthy upgrade. It's a much larger eyepiece than the 13-30x tho so it does add a little weight if that is your primary concern. I have both still so I can weigh them if people are that interested. I'm happy enough with the 13-40 MCII eyepiece that I don't think I'll ever switch back. I've heard good things from the birding crowd about the 27X eyepiece so may have to try that.