spotting scopes

[Kurt]

A spotting scope is only as good as the tripod it's mounted to. I have the total of 6 scopes I gathered up in the last 55 or 60 years. If a scope is sharp and clear and at least water resistant water prove is better yet. It's not the magnification so much that lets you see but the quality of the glass and the coating it has to pass the light. Look for a exit pupil at least 5mm to pass as much light as your eyes allow to use. Good eye relieve if you wear glasses. Get a scope that fits the budget, that is why I have 6 you get what you pay for usually
Look at the objective lens. If you see yourself looking back put it back down, I call those leaverright, leaver right there.

Kurt