Scope Picks
for Every Price Range
Generally, the better the scope, the more it costs. But there are also some good values in the moderate price range. Here are Michael and Diane Porter's picks for the best buys in birding scopes.
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Around $400
There has never before been an inexpensive 80mm scope that gave such good resolution at high (60x) magnification. |
Under $900
This small-aperture 62mm scope is bright and sharp. And compact. Sweet! |
Around $1000
A top quality scope at a moderate price. It's somewhat large, but it's optically very good indeed. |
Around $1900
The Diascope is optically superb. No scope is sharper. We love the dual focus knob that lets you focus with thumb and forefinger. With 20-60 zoom eyepiece. |
$1970 - $2300
A magnificent scope of unsurpassed clarity and sharpness. Comes in 65mm and 80mm. Price shown here is with 20-60 zoom eyepiece. |
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