swarvoski scopes

k1 · Guest

hi all

i was wondering what your opinion is on the ats hd range of scopes (by swarvoski) i intend to use it for birdwatching and digital slr bird photography(w/ adapter) and thought the 80 mm would be better, but am i right

ta

k1

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:46 am Post subject:

Hi

Nothing finer than the Swarovski HD, though there are others that can claim to be as good.

The 80mm version will have better performance, but the 65 will be more portable. Either is an excellent choice for birding or bird photography.
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k1 · Guest

is the 80 mm scope worth the extra 200 grams and bulk, or is it a neglable diffrence

i wont be using the scope much in dark conditions, althrough i use it alot in scrub

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:36 am Post subject:

Hi

Not an easy call there.

When I'm carrying a scope all day, I much prefer a smaller, 60-65mm scope. A smaller scope is not only lighter, it also requires less in the way of a tripod for support, thereby saving even more weight. In this situation, I find that portability outweighs the slight gain in performance you get with an 80mm. To be honest, I use a smaller scope more and more these days. After years of lugging around an 80mm scope, I darn near have a dent in my shoulder.

If I'm working from a vehicle and weight is less a factor, the 80-85mm is what I take. In these situations, I am usually working at extreme distances and want all the performance I can get.

Of course, not everyone has the luxury of owning two spotting scopes. If you only are going to go with one, you'll have to decide which of the above scenarios best describes your intended use.
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