Thread: spotting scopes

hi guys

what does everyone use?
brands
mag range
bad experiences?

cheers

Hi mate, I have this
GR 12-40x60mm HD Kit · Leupold
I got it as I had a Zeiss but it was to big to carry round, I found it hard to find something small enough to put easy in ya day pack,
She's not top of the heap but it does all I need it to do.
I would not hesitate to recommend it but there are better out there.

Unfortunately with spotting scopes you get what you pay for.
My preferences are angled eye-piece, 15 -45x 60. Don't get too big a one, or you won't carry it. I bought an Alpen brand from Optics Planet, it's ok but is not a swarovski. Check out the bird watching forums for advice on brands. The celestron brand got good reviews, but Optics Planet wouldn't ship to NZ.

I can reccomend the Zeiss Spotter 45 or 60 , its very good , BUT expensive at around 5k , has a fluoride lens & front lens is 72mm , 15-45x or 20-60x , water proof , armoured etc & a reticle in FFP , I brought the 20-60x model as I did not know Zeiss was bringing out the other model , I would have got the 15-45x version if I had the choice , as I feel the mag rnage is actually better suited to use in the field .


Later Chris

I like the Zeiss Spotter also. Having a reticle in a spotting scope with great glass is a major advantage. Really helps with shot correction.

Originally Posted by Nzgunner

I like the Zeiss Spotter also. Having a reticle in a spotting scope with great glass is a major advantage. Really helps with shot correction.

If only they made one with the Dinosaur measurements....... Plonkers....