Reviews & Ratings for Leupold Kenai 30x / 25-60x80mm HD Spotting Scope, Straight, Gray/Black — 9 reviews — Page 1

I have used it at the range for a month now and have had no issues with clarity or function of the product. I would recommend this unit to all my friends.
Pros: Worth the money
Cons: None at this time

Overall I really like this spotting scope and the kit as well. Great scope. Easy controls. Well made. Nice hard and soft cases. Tripod not hard to mount, but would have preferred a non-detachable base for the screw. Not a huge deal. Overall a winner. Glad I sprand for the kit.
Pros: Clear, easy controls, tight, well made
Cons: Tripod mounting a bit clunky

It's easy to see why this scope earned Optics Planet's 2011 Brilliance Award. I have used scopes costing much more than this that have not performed any better.

I've used this scope at distances from 50 feet out to 1000 yards and it performs brilliantly at all points in between. The optics are crystal clear at all magification levels, and its controls are centrally located and easy to manipulate.

This is a large scope best suited to range use. It is extremely well made and solid, yet is simple to use.

I do not like the fact that it is made in China, a communist country, but it is made to Leupold specs - and these folks do not compromise quality, ever. The scope also comes with Leupold's ironclad lifetime warranty. The more expensive European scopes are made in socialist countries and there is not much difference between socialism and communism, so it is what it is.

This scope provides outstanding value for the money and is highly recommended. The only thing I would change if I could (aside from making it in America)would be that it should come with a heavy duty hardcase as is included with Leupold's combination kit instead of just a padded soft case.

All things considered, this may very well be the best general purpose spotting scope at any price.
Pros: Many- see below
Cons: Not American Made

Good scope, but the tripod will not lock into place, and it jiggles. It totally distracts from the over all quality and use of the product. I cannot believe that quality control let this kind of design flaw get by. Just buy the scope, forget the tripod it's junk!
Pros: clear optics, good features
Cons: tripod is horrible

good scope with good clarity. I'm not sure why you have to mount the scope on an mounting plate before mounting it into the tripod?? very awkward. Also no fine adjustment knob on the tripod.
Pros: very clear image
Cons: poorly designed tripod and attachment

This product is one of the best Leupold products I've purchased. Recently learned that a compact spotting scope is not advantage over binoculars while scanning a mountain for elk. At the range in several different light conditions, this scope is very clear, easy to focus and the eye relief is good. For the money, it's a real bargain, I only wish I'd bought a spotting scopee of this caliber years ago.
Pros: Amazing power and clarity
Cons: none

Appears to be a great buy for the money. Might not be quite as good as the high end stuff, but for an average user, for 2 grand less, it's tough to beat. Thumbs up for the two eyepieces!
Pros: Bright and Clear
Cons: Heavy, but comparable to others of its size