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(More customer reviews)Solid construction. Image is bright and resolution excellent at 20mm to roughly 40mm, falls off from that point on but is still decent at 60mm. Eye relief is good, but I wish the rotating eye cups had detents that would hold them in place at various extensions. I'm used to ring-type focusing mechanisms, such as those on DSLR camera lenses, so it took me a while to get used to using the Alpen's focusing knob. It isn't as fast as a focusing ring, but once I got accustomed to it, I found focusing to be easy and precise. Plus, unlike a ring focusing mechanism, it is easy to use with a soft support, such as a bean bag. This is a big scope, so you really need something solid on which to mount it. The table-top tripod that comes with the scope is usable in circumstances where you have a reasonably flat surface on which to place it, but if you're in the field you'll probably need a full-size tripod. (I haven't tried it on a monopod.) One nice feature is the rotating tripod ring, which allows you to rotate the body of the scope without changing the aiming point. Obviously, top end scopes from Swarovski and Leica will outperform this scope, particularly at the far end of the zoom range. But then, those scopes cost on the order of 7-8 times as much. This may be the best scope at its price point, and other reviewers have noted that it outperforms some "big name" scopes that cost 2-3 times as much.
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This Alpen 20-60x80 zoom spotting scope KIT includes the full size 80mm waterproof and fogproof spotting scope with 45 degree eye piece.The zoom magnification provides nice field of view at 20x and super close up viewing at 60x.The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the BAK4 multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image.The 45 degree eye piece design can be adjusted to any viewing position by simply loosening the adjustment collar on the center of the body to fit any situation. Comes with a micro adjustable horizontal - vertical table top tripod and durableattractive aluminum foam filled case.Backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.The spotting scope was awarded Great Buy as seen in Outdoor Life magazine's gear test issue.
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