Scope around 100mm

BSSP · Guest

Hi!

Is there a fair scope with an objective of 100mm or so below or around $500? Or would I be better of to spen my money on a smaller scope and get better quality for the bucks?

I something fieldworthy to be used under low light conditions (far up north).

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PE

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5669

Hi

ALWAYS go for optical quality. Just going with a larger objective is no guarantee of better preformance. A poor objective, regardless of size, always results in poor optics. There is also a serious issue of size and portability with any 100mm scope, not to mention the need for a larger and more expensive tripod. For any spotting scope application, short of astronomy, 80mm is plenty.
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BSSP · Guest

Hi and thanks for taking your time answering my questions.

If I, regardless of your advices, would like to consider a something around 100mm - are there any decent alternatives within $500?????

/PE

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5669

Hi

Not in my opinion. I would still take a better 80mm to bigger 100m scope. I don't think trading quality for a larger objective is going to get you anywhere in terms of performance.

If you want the big stuff, try the Ultima 100, the Konuspot 100 or the Zhumell. I think you will get better otpics by spending the same amount of money on an 80mm scope, but go for one of these if you want a big scope. I don't regard one to be necessarily better than another.
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B/PESSP · Guest

Thank you very much!

I think I get the point, I will probably go for an 80.

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5669

You are very welcome.
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