Spotting Scopes VS Binoculars VS Telescopes Spotting scopes are easy to transport and have outstanding magnification capabilities. However, they’re considered more cumbersome than binoculars, and they ...

Spotting scopes are available with several eyepieces; either fixed powers or those with zoom capabilities from 20x-60x. Obviously, at such magnification, it’s impossible to hand-hold the device.

Spotting scopes provide magnifications well beyond the 7, 8 or 10-power binoculars most birders carry. Some scopes are fitted with 15x up to 40x lenses and others carry zoom lenses, which provide ...

I'm going to track and observe wolves in Yellowstone in March with a group of biologists. Do you recommend binoculars and/or a spotting scope? What models? My budget is mid-range, from $250 to ...

They’re bulkier and heavier than binoculars, but to look an elk in the eye at 2,000 yards, you’ll need a spotting scope—basically a powerful telescope for ...

Our expert picks the best spotting scopes—from Celestron, Nikon, and others—for hunters, stargazers, birders, target shooters, and more.

You don't need to spend a fortune to get good optics. We rounded up some of the best spotting scopes under $1000.

In addition to its riflescopes and binoculars, Vortex Optics offers a complete line of spotting scopes, ranging from the economical Nomad series to the top-tier Razor HDs, with options for nearly ...

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has redesigned its Gold Ring Spotting Scope line, giving it a new industrial design and a reticle to match its riflescopes.