I'm looking at these right now.
Levenhuk Blaze 20-75x100 Spotting Scope 50917 = $330
Barska 25-75x100 Angled Blackhawk Spotter = $380
I'd REALLY like a nice spotting scope with a LOT of magnification and a LARGE objective lens. I know that too much magnification can wash out the image due to poor glass and atmosphere distortion, but I'd really like something with at least 75 zoom if not more.
I'd also like to keep it bellow or at least around $500.
Anyone have any other suggestions? These two scopes above have virtually no reviews online, and I doubt they are available for me to look through at any local stores.
Any tips will help.
Right now I've got a slightly older 20-60x60 Barska that does just ok... it gets kinda dim at 60x. I would just love to have something with more magnification and a clearer image.
My use is pretty much just for fun. Yes I'd use it at the range, but I would use it for much much more... looking at the moon, looking at Jupiter, looking across the land from atop a hill side... you get the idea.
I have one other requirement. I'd want an angled optical lens, I cant stand the straight ones... to me they are only practical when sitting directly behind the scope with the scope on a table/bench. For anything else I find the straight lens very uncomfortable.
I know this section of TFL doesn't get a lot of attention, so any bit of info you can give, or if you know of someone or some place to refer me to for more info I'd really appreciate it.
Black Friday is coming up so now would be a great time to buy
Thanks!
Levenhuk Blaze 20-75x100 Spotting Scope 50917 = $330
Barska 25-75x100 Angled Blackhawk Spotter = $380
I'd REALLY like a nice spotting scope with a LOT of magnification and a LARGE objective lens. I know that too much magnification can wash out the image due to poor glass and atmosphere distortion, but I'd really like something with at least 75 zoom if not more.
I'd also like to keep it bellow or at least around $500.
Anyone have any other suggestions? These two scopes above have virtually no reviews online, and I doubt they are available for me to look through at any local stores.
Any tips will help.
Right now I've got a slightly older 20-60x60 Barska that does just ok... it gets kinda dim at 60x. I would just love to have something with more magnification and a clearer image.
My use is pretty much just for fun. Yes I'd use it at the range, but I would use it for much much more... looking at the moon, looking at Jupiter, looking across the land from atop a hill side... you get the idea.
I have one other requirement. I'd want an angled optical lens, I cant stand the straight ones... to me they are only practical when sitting directly behind the scope with the scope on a table/bench. For anything else I find the straight lens very uncomfortable.
I know this section of TFL doesn't get a lot of attention, so any bit of info you can give, or if you know of someone or some place to refer me to for more info I'd really appreciate it.
Black Friday is coming up so now would be a great time to buy
Thanks!