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How To Choose A Spotting Scope - OpticsPlanet.com
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
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Choosing a spotting scope for your needs can be an overwhelming task. In this guide, Trevor, one of our product experts, goes over the various factors you should consider in deciding which spotting scope is for you. A lot of these factors include use, magnification, portability, whether you'll be using other equipment. Check it out!
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Thank you! Finally a good vid on scopes. Regards, Patrick (Netherlands, Europe)
Thanks for the information! I've bought two rifle optics, a drop in trigger assembly and even a pair of boots from Optics Planet. Great company with fair prices and knowledgeable staff. I certainly will be purchasing my spotting scope from you guys....once I figure out exactly what I want.
Trevor, You provided an excellent overview. Thanks!
Are they good for stargazing and which one?
Exceptional detail delivered impeccably, great work.
At 01:28 that is the same thing I told her.
Thanks for posting! It's a big help to me
Hi there, thanks so much for the comment. Glad it was useful to you!
Hi, what do you recommend for whale watching from the beach to about 1500 yards in the ocean?, starting by the cheaper option please ,Thank you
Excellent review thanks!
All things being equal, an 80 mm objective lens will give a sharper image than a 60 mm lens at the same magnification. Magnification beyond about 25X per inch of objective lens diameter gives a blurry image, so bigger is better. Using a phone adapter to take pictures may allow magnification to increase beyond what is useful.
I do target archery and I just use a nice 20-60x60mm simmon blazer, but it is a bit bulky so I can’t use it for field tournaments because it’s hard to lug around with my bow equipment.
Great video, thanks.
Good day
Apologies my english (i'm from Montreal Canada: so i'm French Canadian)
I just bought a spotting scope : PENTAX PF-80ED-A...........
My question is this: Can a good spotting scope like this is ok to go outside at temperture of -20 celcius (-4 Fahrenheit) ?
I hesitated a lot and I'm scare of dammaging my PENTAX PF-80ED-A or the eyepiece
Papers talk only about hi temperture like in the car in summer.
What about a good canadian cold winter?
Thank you for your answer.
Thanks for the video Trevor.......!
Cheers......!!
Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it!
What spotting scope would allow me to see hits on paper at a200, 300, 400, 500 or more yards?
sorry which one is the best for me beginner birder for birding like kingfisher nikon ed 50,regal f ed,regal m2 ed 65 or celestron c5 sir? now i just still my tele nikon like 70-200/80-200/300 someyimes mix tc too n dx body,but sometimes it is not enough if i want to take photo small bird very far,could u please to give me some info because i want to try something new experience with digiscoping technic thank u very much sir
Is there a spotting scope you would recommend that will show bullet holes in a paper target at 1000 yds to a mile from the bench?
Great info, thanks and good job.
Thank you for your kind words, Ed - we're very glad to hear you liked our video!
stupid question, what do the numbers represent i.e. 20-60x60? I have that spotting scope a friend gave it to me as I do a lot of target shooting but I have no idea what the numbers mean etc. Thanks in advance!
great excellent video thanks...
Which spotting scope measurements r good for 1500 meters, which r good for 2000 meters
Any 1 or admin
Great presentation
Good info, keep up the great work
Are the scopes you look down into easier to use longer that the ones you look straight into? Wondering if it's just personal preference or there are fatigue issues one way or the other. Thanks
OUTSTANDING VIDEO thanks Man.
+rwhdragonmaster
Thanks for the comment, we are happy you enjoyed it!
Which ones have a sun shade?
Oh that's awesome I didn't know angled spotting scopes let you turn it sideways like that. Wanted an angled eyepiece but was worried about when you're looking down with it.
excellent video enjoyed thank you.
Great video. I'm looking for a compact spotting scope for the range. I'll be shooting from 25-100 yards. Must be angled.
What is your recommendation?
Thanks.
Thank you for your kind words, Jose! We would be happy to help you find the perfect option. Please send us your price range in an email to sales@opticsplanet.com and we will send our recommendations. We look forward to hearing from you!
OpticsPlanet . What is that smaller scope you showed? 11-35.
The scope at 3:42 is a Bushnell Straight 10. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued and is no longer available.
What scope is the one on the far left on the tripod... And also the compact 15-45 angled light weight 1 to the right... Thanks
Hi can you please email us techsales@opticsplanet.com and a product expert will be able to help you.
what is the 1st hunting spotting scope that he was holding? The small green one with the red ring around the eye piece?
I think that was an Eyeskey 20x60x80
It's a Nikon ED50
Thank You great explanitory demonstartion
Hi Joel,
Glad you got some use out of it, we appreciate the comment!
Great video. I'm interested in the Athlon Ares 20-60 x85 ED scope. Would like to see paper target holes at 200~600 yds or better. Have you had a chance to use this product yet?
Greetings George,
Thank you for the comment! Unfortunately, you may not be able to see the paper target holes at that distance due to interfering mirage. We have a great article on it with more information that can be found here: www.opticsplanet.com/howto/how-to-choose-a-spotting-scope-for-target-shooting-spotting-scope-yardage.html
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us!
Great explanation of spotting scopes! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the comment!
Looking for a Hunting one and I like the 20x60x60 but most seem pretty big but have also a budget of around 400-500 or less what would you recommend to check out? want the best clarity I can get for that? Thanks for your help.
Hi David,
I would probably go with one of the following:
Nikon Prostaff 5 16-48x60
www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-prostaff-5-16-48x60mm-zoom-spotting-scopes.html
Celestron 16-48x65
www.opticsplanet.com/celestron-regal-m2-65ed-spotting-scope.html
Vanguard 15-45x65
www.opticsplanet.com/vanguard-vanguard-endeavor-hd-65a-spotting-scope-angled.html
If it is just for hunting, probably the Celestron or Vanguard…the Nikon has some features for Digiscoping that you may never use, so it might be better to go with the extra 5mm of objective lens.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks man, now I get it very clear!
Hi Enki,
See what you did there! Thanks for the comment!
If I wanted one of these for my spotter when I fly my drone so the drone is always in the line of sight! My range for my drone can go up to 12,000 meters / 3.8 miles. What would be the best fit?
Greetings!
Thanks for the comment. We recommend reaching out to our Product Experts for this inquiry as they will be able to best assist you. Please send them an email at techsales@opticsplanet.com and they will be happy to help. We look forward to hearing from you!
what is a good scope to spot planes and is there a scope that can handle ± 10km height and give a detailed view?
+Maca Roni
Hi, very good and specific question you should direct to techsales@opticsplanet.com, this will get you in contact with our product experts who will help you in finding the perfect product for your needs.
sir I need your honest opinion. if you had to choose between the Vortex razor 22-48×65; and the Viper 20-60×80 which one is better glass? for general viewing, birding, eagle watching or some planetary view from time to time without getting into telescopes.
Hi Enrique
General rule in optics is, you get the best quality glass depending on how much money you invest.
The Razor is better glass and better coatings, that is why it is more money.
It sounds like to me that the majority of your intended viewing is of moderate sized targets, so the extra magnification isn’t significant.
But the larger objective size of the Viper is something to consider, especially for planetary viewing.
Still, I would go for the higher quality glass/coatings in the Razor model!
Hope this helps! And thanks for the comment.
Thanks for your honest comment. You certainly make earth a better place take care amigo.
You never touched the Leupold GR scope. Any thoughts about their scopes?
ely336 there shit now days. i dont like any leupold there quility went down alot
Great video. Wish you would of gave names
The real consideration is how deep are your pockets if your talking quality. Sure you can get one that is less expensive but you will give up clarity and image quality the lower you go. Cost is everything.
Not a word one about coatings and glass as part of the quality in decision making?
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the comment! We think you make a great point - the coatings and type of glass a spotting scope has are very important in regards to the quality of the unit.
Lens coating improve light transmission, which is important in a high magnification instrument such as a spotting scope. In order of increasing quality and performance, you will find "fully coated" , then "multi-coated", then "fully multi-coated". All premium grade models are fully multi-coated, often with special chemical formulas that vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
In regards to glass, most optical prisms are made from borosilicate (BK-7) glass or barium crown (BAK-4) glass. BAK-4 is higher quality glass yielding brighter images and high edge sharpness.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our Product Experts by email at techsales@opticsplanet.com and we will be happy to help!
I am looking for something in the 400 to 1200 yard range. I have never bought a spotting scope and seems to be a million of them out there. Any ideas on a good scope?
Hi Skip,
Several factors play into selecting a spotting scope. Besides the intended viewing range, which you provided, we like to take into account things like the intended activity (benchrest, hunting, etc), intended target size, typical viewing time (dawn/dusk, prime conditions, etc), budget, etc.
So if you would send us an email, techsales@opticsplanet.com, with as much of that information that you can provide we would be happy to suggest a few models for you to consider.
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the thorough review! Also, I love the flag in the bg - MERICA!
Nice!
I bought a leupold the sun looks pretty amazing through it
Vortex Optics are legit. I have the Razor HD 20-60 85mm and the Viper HD PST (MOA Reticle) that we use to plink at targets past 200 yards. We’ve used to it cold bore bullseye 12” targets at 300 yards, first day out. Extremely high quality for the price, I’ve had other birders and shooters compare my Vortex optics to their Swarovski Glass.
Bringing this back: what brands would you qualify as "quality" optics?
Greetings!
Thank you for the comment. There are multiple brands have have high quality spotting scopes and the best rated ones can be seen at this link: www.opticsplanet.com/spottingscopes-best-rated.html
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our Product Experts via email at techsales@opticsplanet.com.
Their customer service is ten out of ten stars.
Greetings,
Thank you for your kind words! We strive to provide top notch customer service and we're happy to receive such positive feedback. Have a great day!
can you use them for planetary wiewing also?
Hi Enrique,
Spotting scopes might be specifically designed for use observing landbound or airborn subjects during the day, but the design of the glass is basically the same as a refractor telescope for astronomical viewing. There is no real reason why a spotting scope cannot be used for stargazing and basic astronomy, as long as you take some considerations into mind:
- Eyepiece angle; Actual astronomy telescopes have a better angle eyepiece to make viewing more comfortable, while spotting scopes are mostly in a 45degree angle, which means you need to put it on a very tall tripod, or very close to the ground.
- Pick a good objective size for light gathering; of at least 65mm, but preferably 70mm, is fairly effective for basic astronomical use.
Hope this helps! Thanks for the comment.
Thank you sir for your help and fast response.
@@OpticsPlanet helped me ,ty
Can I use this Eyeskey 20-60x80 spotting scope for the moon?
Lo cortez no quita lo valiente. ....
what the fuck is the yards
get to metric man metres
So, what in the wild world of sports was this?
You're pushing all the pricey options and none of the more inexpensive options. What about cheaper options, like $150 or less? There are many x15-60x80 scopes out there that do fine. And are rugged and well worth...umm...looking into.
I came here after I purchased a Huicocy 20-60x60mm Zoom 39-19m/1000m on Amazon. I only need it to take pictures of my kid on the football field, but hope to use it take pictures in the forest.
Why pose in front of the american flag??? If there ever was anything more toxic name it to me.
mcrohof your stupidity.
The vatican flag is the bad man
Hunters make me sick
How many hunters do you know?
He says, while munching on a mcd burger, slaughtered at a cattle massacre.
Why do people hate hunters? Most are for feeding themselves family and friends prolly less than %10 trophy hunt and dont take anything else. You should hate corporations who shovel heards close together and slaughter them. We hunters are respecting the animals while still using them to nourish our bodies as GOD intended.