Hello!
I am looking to buy a spotter scope, however i know very little about them, i only know a few specifications to look out e.g objective lens, Fully multi coated, ED glass, e.t.c
I am looking to spend around £150-£200 for the use of bird watching however when I am looking I really don't know what the good and bad makes are, and i'm not sure of the quality of scope I will get for the price I want to pay. I will mainly use it to watch birds of prey about 100-150 yards away and Im unsure of the magnification I will need in order to get a crisp viewing of the bird.
I have spoke to a few people about a few scopes i have in mind:
Helios Field Master ED60ED- 15-45 magnification, With 60mm obj lens, and ED glass, Fully multi coating- £190
Acuter Pro ST20- 20-60 magnification, With 80mm obj lens, NO ED glass, multi coated - £190
Practica- 25-75 magnification, with 90mm obj lens, NO ED glass, £142
I know that ED Glass is good, but im not sure whether it is better to have ED glass or a larger objective lens (which will provide the best view through the scope) I have had mixed messages about these 3 scopes:
1. Helios and Acuter are cheap makes and not worth the money and ED glass wont make that much difference go with with a larger obj lens
2. Go with larger obj lens (Acuter) more light and will be better than the helios even though the helios would beat any other scope with a 60mm obj lens for that price.
3. Go with the Helios, ED glass will give you a far better image, even though it doesn't absorb as much light.....
Soo i am really confused what to look for and would like some honest advice on a scope worth while considering for £200 and whether the Helios is a really good deal for the price or is it just a cheapy make.
Any advice would be much appreciated.. Thank you
I am looking to buy a spotter scope, however i know very little about them, i only know a few specifications to look out e.g objective lens, Fully multi coated, ED glass, e.t.c
I am looking to spend around £150-£200 for the use of bird watching however when I am looking I really don't know what the good and bad makes are, and i'm not sure of the quality of scope I will get for the price I want to pay. I will mainly use it to watch birds of prey about 100-150 yards away and Im unsure of the magnification I will need in order to get a crisp viewing of the bird.
I have spoke to a few people about a few scopes i have in mind:
Helios Field Master ED60ED- 15-45 magnification, With 60mm obj lens, and ED glass, Fully multi coating- £190
Acuter Pro ST20- 20-60 magnification, With 80mm obj lens, NO ED glass, multi coated - £190
Practica- 25-75 magnification, with 90mm obj lens, NO ED glass, £142
I know that ED Glass is good, but im not sure whether it is better to have ED glass or a larger objective lens (which will provide the best view through the scope) I have had mixed messages about these 3 scopes:
1. Helios and Acuter are cheap makes and not worth the money and ED glass wont make that much difference go with with a larger obj lens
2. Go with larger obj lens (Acuter) more light and will be better than the helios even though the helios would beat any other scope with a 60mm obj lens for that price.
3. Go with the Helios, ED glass will give you a far better image, even though it doesn't absorb as much light.....
Soo i am really confused what to look for and would like some honest advice on a scope worth while considering for £200 and whether the Helios is a really good deal for the price or is it just a cheapy make.
Any advice would be much appreciated.. Thank you