RE: Spotting Scopes
This is always a good topic with lots of opinions and I like reading every post concerning spotters. As every post will advise to buy the best you can afford, I have to agree. Buying a cheap spotter is just that. If you are concerned about weight then just start stalking.
I too am in the market for a spotting scope. As previously stated they have their place in hunting. I upgraded to a good pair of binos this year and it does make a huge difference!! I bought a pair of Minox 10x42. Good glass by far. I have a Burris Compact 12-24x50 spotter. This year antelope hunting my binos were much more clearer than the spotter. So I made up my mind to upgrade the spotter. I have made a choice of either a PentaxPF65ED / PF80ED or if funds are available a Zeiss Diascope 65 / 85mm T FL.
The only thing I don’t know is if the bigger objective is worth the extra$$$$. I will have to make that decision when I buy.
Has anyone actually compared the same spotter in 65 and 80 side by side.