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Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO2760X85SSA MFR # RS-85A
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 27-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 85mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric Coated Porro Prism
$1,69999
In Stock
Kowa TSN-553 15-45x55 PROMINAR Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

Kowa TSN-553 15-45x55 PROMINAR Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN553 MFR # TSN-553
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 15-45x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 55mm Objective Lens
  • Ultra-Low Dispersion PROMINAR Glass
$1,79900
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Vanguard 20-60x80 VEO HD Angled-Viewing Spotting Scope Bundle with Tripod & Digiscoping Adapter

B&H # VA80ABDL MFR # VEO HD 80A BDL
Key Features
  • Ideal for Terrestrial & Celestial Uses
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • Advanced MultiGuard Lens Coating System
  • Digiscope in Portrait or Landscape
$52999
Temporarily Out of Stock
Expected availability: 2-4 weeks

Vortex Viper HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO2060X85A MFR # V502
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • Large 85mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric-Coated Porro Prism
$89999
In Stock

Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO1648X65DHA MFR # DS-65A
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 16-48x Zoom Eyepiece
  • Large 65mm Objective Lens
  • High-Density, Extra Low-Dispersion Glass
$39999
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Meopta MeoPro 20-60x80 HD Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # MESSMHD80 MFR # 598880
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • Powerful 20-60x Zoom Magnification
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Fluoride Glass
  • MeoBright, MeoShield, MeoDrop Coatings
$1,09900
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Swarovski ATX/STX/BTX 95mm Objective Lens Module (Eyepiece Module Required)

B&H # SW95MOL MFR # 48895

Shipping Restriction:

Key Features
  • Eyepiece Module Required
  • 95mm Objective Lens
  • Field-Flattener Lens System
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Fluoride HD Glass
$2,29900
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Kowa TSN-88A 88mm PROMINAR Spotting Scope Kit with TE-11WZ II WA-Zoom Eyepiece (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN88AZMS MFR # TSN-88A ZM SET
Key Features
  • 25-60x Eyepiece
  • Ultralow Dispersion Lenses
  • Dual Focus
  • Water & Fogproof Magnesium Body
$3,49900
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Kowa TSN-99A 30-70x99 Prominar Spotting Scope Zoom Kit (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN99AZMK MFR # TSN 99A ZOOM KIT
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 30-70x Wide-Angle Zoom Eyepiece
  • Massive 99mm Objective Lens System
  • Fluorite Crystal & ED Glass Elements
$3,35900
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Celestron LandScout 20-60x80 Spotting Scope Digiscope Kit (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CE2060X80LS MFR # 52329
Key Features
  • Universal Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter
  • Tabletop Tripod with Pan-Tilt Head
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • Powerful 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
$14955
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Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope Kit (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CEU80 MFR # 52250
Key Features
  • Waterproof
  • Angled Viewing
  • 20-60x Wide-Angle Zoom Eyepiece
  • 40-60° Apparent Angle of View
$20900
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Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)

B&H # VO1133X50RSS MFR # RZR-50S1
Key Features
  • Straight Viewing
  • 11-33x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 50mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric-Coated Porro Prism
$69999
In Stock

Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO1133X50RAS MFR # RZR-50A1
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 11-33x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 50mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric-Coated Porro Prism
$69999
In Stock

Pentax PF-80EDA 80mm Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing, Eyepiece Required)

B&H # PEPF80EDA MFR # 70950
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • Eyepiece Required for Proper Use
  • Accepts All 1.25" Telescope Eyepieces
  • 80mm ED Lanthanum Crown Glass Objective
$69600
Reg. $796.00
Save $100.00
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Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Spotting Scope Kit (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO2760X85SSQ
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 27-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 85mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric Coated Porro Prism
$2,14899
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Celestron C70 Mini Mak 2.7"/70mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope Kit (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CEC70MM MFR # 52238
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 32-52.5° Apparent Angle of View
  • Includes: 25-75x Zoom Eyepiece
  • Tabletop Tripod
$12594
In Stock

Celestron C90 Mak Spotting Scope

B&H # CEC90M MFR # 52268
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • Multi-Coated Optics
  • 45° Erect-Image Diagonal
  • Erect-Image 8x21 Finderscope
$24900
In Stock

Celestron TrailSeeker 65 16-48x65 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CETS6545 MFR # 52330
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 16-48x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 65mm Objective Lens
  • XLT Fully Multi-Coated Optics
$25995
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Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope and Smartphone Adapter Kit (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CEU80SSK MFR # 52350
Key Features
  • Capture Photos & Video through Scope
  • Fits Most Popular Smartphones
  • Angled-Viewing Spotting Scope
  • Multi-Coated Lenses
$25999
In Stock

Vanguard Endeavor HD 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VA2060X82ESS MFR # ENDEAVOR HD 82A
Key Features
  • Angled-Viewing Eyepiece
  • 20-60x Eyepiece Magnification
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements
  • Fully Multi-Coated Optics
$33399
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Kowa TSN-501 20-40x50 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN501 MFR # TSN-501
Key Features
  • Compact and Lightweight Design
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 20-40x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 50mm Objective Lens
$39900
In Stock

Celestron Ultima 100 22-66x100mm Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CEU100 MFR # 52252
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 22-66x Wide-Angle Zoom Eyepiece
  • Multi-Coated Lenses
  • Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof
$39800
In Stock

Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)

B&H # VO2060X85DHS MFR # DS-85S
Key Features
  • Straight-Through Viewing
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • Large 85mm Objective Lens
  • High-Density, Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
$49999
In Stock
New Arrival

Vanguard 15-45x60 VEO HD Angled-Viewing Spotting Scope with Tripod & Digiscoping Adapter

B&H # VA60ABDL MFR # VEO HD 60A BDL
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • Advanced MultiGuard Lens Coating System
  • Digiscope in Portrait or Landscape
  • Bluetooth Remote for iOS & Android
$44999
Temporarily Out of Stock
Expected availability: 2-4 weeks

Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO2060X85DHA MFR # DS-85A
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • Large 85mm Objective Lens
  • High-Density, Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
$49999
In Stock

Hawke Sport Optics 25-75x85 Endurance ED Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # HA2575X85EED MFR # 56203
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 25-75x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 85mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric-Coated, BAK4 Porro Prisms
$74999
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Celestron Regal M2 100ED Spotting Scope with 22-67x Eyepiece (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CERM2100EDSS MFR # 52306
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 22-67x Eyepiece Magnification
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Objective
  • Fully Multi-Coated Optics
$89900
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Swarovski ATX/STX/BTX 65mm Objective Lens Module (Eyepiece Module Required)

B&H # SW65MOL MFR # 48865

Shipping Restriction:

Key Features
  • Eyepiece Module Required
  • 65mm Objective Lens
  • Field-Flattener Lens System
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Fluoride HD Glass
$1,09900
In Stock

Nikon Monarch 20-60x82 ED Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # NI206082EDA MFR # 16101
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 82mm Objective Lens
  • ED Glass
$1,59695
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Swarovski ATX/STX/BTX 85mm Objective Lens Module (Eyepiece Module Required)

B&H # SW85MOL MFR # 48885

Shipping Restriction:

Key Features
  • Eyepiece Module Required
  • 85mm Objective Lens
  • Field-Flattener Lens System
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Fluoride HD Glass
$1,82900
In Stock

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The Scoop on Spotting Scopes

Spotting scopes are small telescopes intended for terrestrial viewing. Available with either straight or angled bodies, they're fitted with image-erecting prism systems, and offer magnifications between 14X and 60X. This is higher than most binoculars, but lower than refractor telescopes.

Their magnifying power, flexibility, and compact size make spotting scopes popular with hunters, birdwatchers, wildlife buffs, and surveillance experts. Some models can also function as telephoto lenses when you attach them to cameras or mobile devices.


How to Choose a Spotting Scope

Spotting scopes are labeled with three numbers. The first two, usually separated by a dash, represent the zoom range, and the number after the X represents the diameter of the lens. Thus, a scope marked as 20-60x80 would feature a front lens measuring 80mm in diameter, and a magnification, or zoom, ranging from 20 to 60 times.

As a rule, the larger the lens, the brighter and clearer the image quality will be, and the wider the field of view. However, a large lens also makes the scope bulkier and heavier. Ultimately, the standard of the optics determines the quality of the image, with high-end brands such as Nikon spotting scopes offering outstanding clarity even at high magnification.


Best Spotting Scopes for Birding

Ornithologists are well served with compact, lightweight models with waterproof and fog-proof qualities to handle life in the field. You can also find high-definition models such as Leupold spotting scopes that deliver superior image quality. Most beginners prefer straight scopes, while angled models are more flexible and comfortable, and let you use lower tripods. Some scopes allow you to shift between angled and straight modes by changing a module on the back of the unit.


Popular Accessories for Spotting Scopes

With so many people using their smartphones for photography, it's natural that you can find accessories known as digiscoping adapters that can hook them up to spotting scopes to take photographs. These frames have grips to hold the mobile device and adapters to fit the camera lens to the scope's eyepiece.

Tripods are necessary to provide stability and to avoid the fatigue that comes from holding scopes for long periods. The good news is that most scopes fit on ordinary photo tripods, so you can use your existing camera tripod or monopod should you have one. Otherwise, you can choose from a wide range of optics tripods and support equipment to suit your needs. Other popular accessories include padded carrying cases.


Check out the extensive range of spotting scopes for sale, along with solar telescopes and much more, at B&H Photo and Video.