Aside from the basics, like fully multicoating, ED glass, Waterproof, exitpupil, Objective lenses, magnification.
When looking for spotting scope or any optical quality, for that matter, don't get fooled by field of view.. You need to find a compromise.. A wide field of view is suitable to have on moving game, but that's about it. You do not need a wide field of view on a spotting scope. however, you must have a very narrow field of view at high magnification..Do not get snowed into believing you need an optic model and brand that offers the widest field of view possible as you turn the magnification higher.It's not the case. Find a suitable comprise, remember it's nice to have wide on running game, however it's a pain in the ass to have wide view when your magnification is topped out at the highest setting.That's where mirages and abrasions and
dimness and having a difficult time focusing on the target, really starts to
shine.Aside from a few listed, and there is a couple more factors as well, The optic that offers narrower field at higher mag, are the ones to look for
especially in a spotting scope..Cause really the job of the spotting scope is to provide a clear sharp image on the one thing that has already been possibly identified and it focused on for closer inspection.
Last edited by Jeff Ovington; 02-06-2011 at 08:45 PM.