Passakorn
Well-known member
Hello all,
I have the unusual opportunity to get the brand new Swarovski ATS-80 spotting scope. The catch is that I cannot test it before getting it and it is not returnable for the optics quality reason such as a bad star test (it has a full factory warranty for other defects). I have heard from reading in the group the stories about many subpar optics qualities of the alpha scope (Swarovski, Kowa, Zeiss etc.) but I am not really sure about this particular model. The other option is to get the Nikon Monarch 20-60x82 ED Spotting Scope which has a very good reputation for being a good copy. As I can get either of them, I think that Swarovski ATS-80, may hold its value for a longer time.
Has anyone really had a so bad copy of the Swarovski ATS-80 from the star test or real field uses that has to return it?
I would appreciate it if the owner of the Swarovski ATS-80 could share their good/bad experiences with this scope. Also, is the image quality of the Swarovski ATS-80 the same as the ATX85?
Thank you very much,
Passakorn
I have the unusual opportunity to get the brand new Swarovski ATS-80 spotting scope. The catch is that I cannot test it before getting it and it is not returnable for the optics quality reason such as a bad star test (it has a full factory warranty for other defects). I have heard from reading in the group the stories about many subpar optics qualities of the alpha scope (Swarovski, Kowa, Zeiss etc.) but I am not really sure about this particular model. The other option is to get the Nikon Monarch 20-60x82 ED Spotting Scope which has a very good reputation for being a good copy. As I can get either of them, I think that Swarovski ATS-80, may hold its value for a longer time.
Has anyone really had a so bad copy of the Swarovski ATS-80 from the star test or real field uses that has to return it?
I would appreciate it if the owner of the Swarovski ATS-80 could share their good/bad experiences with this scope. Also, is the image quality of the Swarovski ATS-80 the same as the ATX85?
Thank you very much,
Passakorn