Alpen rainier 20-60x80 hd ed - Alpen Rainier Series 20-60x80mm HD ED Water Proof Spotting Scope w/ Straight Eyepiece

I'm very happy with this scope. The view seems almost brighter than that of the naked eye. The clarity is a joy to behold. At maximum magnification the range of focus is very narrow so you tend to use it a lower magnification. I think this is typical of a zoom scope. It does stay reasonably bright at max mag.
The focus knob is long, you can get two fingers on it and its easy to turn.
Pros: Bright, crisp image.
Cons: Fairly heavy, requires a tripod.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.