Mick50
Active member
Hi all. After 10-plus years of birding I recently bought just my 2cd pair of binoculars, upgrading from a $300 pair of Eagle Optics Ranger 10x42 to a Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 (grey), and am loving the high quality and performance of such high-end glass. So much light, clarity, and color that pops even in the shade of trees along a reservoir.
Now I'm looking for a scope, to be used mainly for hawk watches and shore birding, with no long hikes or treks due to limited distance mobility on my part.
I'm having trouble making up my mind on size and how far to push my price limit.
One question I have is- would a "mid-priced" larger scope (like Vortex Razor 85mm) outperform a smaller high-end scope (like a Swaro STS 65mm or a Kowa 66mm)?
If weight or bulk was not an issue, would you rather be using a larger mid-price scope or a smaller high-end scope?
Thanks!
Now I'm looking for a scope, to be used mainly for hawk watches and shore birding, with no long hikes or treks due to limited distance mobility on my part.
I'm having trouble making up my mind on size and how far to push my price limit.
One question I have is- would a "mid-priced" larger scope (like Vortex Razor 85mm) outperform a smaller high-end scope (like a Swaro STS 65mm or a Kowa 66mm)?
If weight or bulk was not an issue, would you rather be using a larger mid-price scope or a smaller high-end scope?
Thanks!