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Kowa TSN-55 PROMINAR Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

Kowa TSN-55 PROMINAR Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN55A MFR # TSN-55A
Key Features
  • Highly Compact & Lightweight
  • Pure Fluorite Crystal Objective Lens
  • Integrated 17-40x TE-11WZ II Eyepiece
  • Nitrogen-Filled, Fog and Waterproof
$2,299.00
$1,99900
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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
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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
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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
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Vortex 20-60x80 Crossfire HD Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO2060X80CAV MFR # CF-80A
Key Features
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 80mm Objective Lens
  • HD Optical System
  • Fully Antireflective, Multicoated Glass
$26900
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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
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$19759
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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
$31900
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Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO1545X65A MFR # V500
Key Features
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 15-45x Zoom Eyepiece
  • Large 65mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric-Coated Porro Prism
$57995
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Kowa TSN-66A 66mm PROMINAR Spotting Scope with TE-11WZ II Eyepiece (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN66AZSET MFR # TSN-66A ZM SET
Key Features
  • Compact, Highly Portable Spotter
  • Pure Fluorite Crystal Objective Lens
  • Durable, Lightweight Magnesium Chassis
  • 25-60x Eyepiece
$2,999.00
$2,64900
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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
$30962
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Nikon ProStaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # NIPS582AZFS MFR # 6975
Key Features
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • AAoV of 39.9°
  • BAK4 Fully Multi-Coated Lenses
  • Built-In Sliding Sunshade
$59695
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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
  • Fog and Waterproof Magnesium Body
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$3,699.00
$3,29900
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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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Hawke Sport Optics Endurance ED 15-45x60 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # HA1545X60EED MFR # 56194
Key Features
  • Extremely Compact & Lightweight
  • 45° Angled Viewing
  • 15-45x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 60mm Objective Lens
$45900
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Kowa TSN-82SV 3.2"/82mm Spotting Scope (Requires Eyepiece) (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN82SV MFR # TSN-82SV
Key Features
  • Water & Fogproof
  • Angled Viewing
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$73999
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Nikon Monarch 20-60x82 ED Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)

B&H # NI206082EDS MFR # 16100
Key Features
  • Straight Viewing
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 82mm Objective Lens
  • ED Glass
$1,59695
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Vortex 12-36x50 Crossfire HD Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # VO1236X50CAV MFR # CF-50A
Key Features
  • 12-36x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 50mm Objective Lens
  • HD Optical System
  • Fully Antireflective, Multicoated Glass
$19999
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Celestron TrailSeeker 80 20-60x80 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CETS8045 MFR # 52332
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 80mm Objective Lens
  • XLT Fully Multi-Coated Optics
$26249
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Celestron Hummingbird 9-27x56 ED Micro Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CE927X56EDMS MFR # 52308
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
  • 56mm Objective Lens
  • Fully Multi-Coated
$29934
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Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)

B&H # VO1545X65S MFR # V501
Key Features
  • Straight-Through Viewing
  • 15-45x Zoom Eyepiece
  • Large 65mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric-Coated Porro Prism
$57200
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Celestron Regal M2 80ED Spotting Scope with 20-60x Eyepiece (Angled Viewing)

B&H # CERM280EDSS MFR # 52305
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 20-60x Eyepiece Magnification
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Objective
  • Fully Multi-Coated Optics
$67999
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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
$78299
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Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)

B&H # VO2760X85SS MFR # RS-85S
Key Features
  • Straight Viewing
  • 27-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • 85mm Objective Lens
  • Dielectric Coated Porro Prism
$1,69999
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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
$1,77899
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Kowa TSN-66A 66mm PROMINAR Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN66A MFR # TSN-66A
Key Features
  • Compact, Highly Portable Spotter
  • Pure Fluorite Crystal Objective Lens
  • Durable, Lightweight Magnesium Chassis
  • Eyepiece Required for Use
$2,25000
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Kowa TSN-88A 88mm PROMINAR Pure Fluorite Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

B&H # KOTSN88A MFR # TSN-88A
Key Features
  • Water and Fogproof
  • Dual Focus Mechanism
  • Thixomolded Magnesium Alloy Body
  • Dual Tripod Mounting Screw
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$2,95000
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Swarovski 17-40x56 STC Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing, Green)

B&H # SW1740X56SGR MFR # 48902
Key Features
  • 56mm Objective Lens
  • Unimpeded Turning of Focus/Zoom Wheels
  • 88% Light Transmission
  • Phone Adapter Allows Smartphone Use
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$2,69900
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Swarovski ATS-80 20-60x80mm HD Spotting Scope with Eyepiece (Angled Viewing)

B&H # SWATS80HD20 MFR # 86614
Key Features
  • Angled Viewing
  • 20-60x Magnification Eyepiece
  • Apochromatic HD Fluoride Glass Elements
  • SWARODUR/SWAROTOP High-Contrast Coatings
$3,55800
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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.

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