Outstanding optics - Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD 27-55x80 Spotting Scope

The Leupold SX-5 Santiam 27–55x80 is a great spotting scope, if weight is not a big concern. The optical quality is superb, especially in low light conditions. With the Leupold spotting scope, I can see wildlife in very low light that I can’t see with my aging bare eyes. I have owned 2 other spotting scopes before this, but neither one was very clear at the highest magnifications, and useless in low light . The Leupold is crystal clear through its entire range. As expected, the tradeoff for the large light-gathering optics is a bit more heft in the backpack. Well worth it to be able to spot wildlife in dusk and dawn.