Reviews & Ratings for Alpen 20-60x80mm Waterproof Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Travel Case — 20 reviews — Page 1

Straight out of the box I was impressed. It comes in a travel case which is lockable. As long as the case doesn't suffer to much abuse it should last for a long time. The case itself comes lined with foam so your scope is well protected and fits snug in the box. The scope is awesome real clear and bright picture. Easy to adjust distance and focus. The sun shade at the front that slides in and out is a great little touch so you don't have to carry extra equipment. The tripod is equally as good with its micro adjustment making it easy to fine tune the scope when lining it up with your target.

This spotting scope is okay quality, but not what I think it should be for the price. Stick with Nikon or Leupold in a similar price range. The tripod is a joke...don't expect to be able to use it. It is a tabletop model and not really good for much. Based on the size of the scope, you need a much heavier tripod to keep it steady while viewing.

This is my first spotting scope. It does everything I want it to do. I am a beginning bird watcher and so far it has been a very good optic for this endeavor. The tripod that came with it is mediocre but does work. The case it came in will certainly protect the scope. The controls are a bit clunky especially zooming to full power. I would recommend getting a decent full size tripod. I hope Alpen makes a digiscope adapter for smartphones All in all for the price point I think my purchase was a winner.

After looking and talking to a lot of people that owned different spotting scopes and reading other reviews I went with the Alpen. The first time it was used was at an F-class 300 yard match. Not much need due to the scope however did notice it was extremely clear. Then got to try it at a 1000 yard match and it was great. Other folks started looking thru it and found it was better than the one they owned. Would recommend to anyone wanting to see what is going on at a distance.

I got this scope for a fair price, shipping was great and the product is great as well. the case is great and keeps the scope safe, tripod seems a bit cheap, but works well, very happy with the purchase.

This is a great scope for the price. I read all the reviews prior to ordering and it lived up to the reputation it has received. The tripod is a little weak for the weight of the scope but it works pretty well for the range.

I searched high and low for a spotter that offers excellent optical quality at a price that is around 500 dollars.

I researched online comparing the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 20-60x80mm, Leupold Ventana and Vortex Diamondback or even the higher end razor. I came across Alpen on birdwatchers websites and they noted that the image quality better than most of the scopes I listed with the exception of the much higher priced Razor.

I tried to go to local shops to check out the scopes I listed, most of them didn't have the eye relief that permitted me to use the scope without taking my glasses off. I looked through the Bushnell and I saw that the colors were kinda washed out. So I took a risk and bought the Alpen based on the online articles and youtube reviews.

My use:
Mainly for range shooting at 50-300m. Will use the scope for bird watching along the rivers and seaside as well.

I have only taken it out to the range and I have to say I'm thoroughly impressed. Being an artist and painter, I'm pretty sensitive to colors and the color reproduction through the scope was very nice. The image seems to pop in 3D. Before I even started spotting bullet holes down range I turned the zoom up to 60X. Immediately I noticed slight chromatic abrasion on the edges of my black circled target used for zeroing my optic but it wasn't so serious that it blurred the edges; the image still remained sharp even with slight heat haze in 30C weather. I was able to make out 10pt Arial font ...
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Alpen angled spotting worked just as promissed. The trippod that is supplied is a little suspect for this heavy of a scope. But has worked so far. Carrying case is very proffessional.
Pros: Well built clear focus solid case

Use this mainly at the shooting range and it great! Using it at the 60X setting dims the view a little but not bad. Best used up to about 50X. Big lenses lets tons of light in. Tripod is ok, but a little sensitive. The fine adjustments are very useful though. Would recommend especially considering the price. The Alpen no questions asked warranty make this a no brainier!
Pros: Inexpensive, clear view.
Cons: Short eye relief

.22 cal. holes in target paper clearly visible at 200 yards. Carrying case, table top tripod, and lens caps with easy set up make this spotting scope a real value fot this price.
Pros: great glass at this pricepoint
Cons: none