Awesome Swarovski Spotting Scopes

A spotting scope is a telescope used for viewing objects on land for example for bird-watching and hunting. It is also used for amateur astronomy. Though somewhat similar to a binocular in some functions like viewing of distant objects and magnifying the image, a spotting scope is quite different. Unlike a binocular, there is only one optical tube in a spotting scope and you have to use only one eye for viewing. Moreover, a spotting scope is highly stable equipment as unlike a binocular it is not hand-held instead it is mounted onto a tripod.

Swarovski manufactures outstanding spotting scopes; below are some examples of the Swarovski spotting scope:

The HD STS-65 is a high definition spotting scope. Weighing about 3.8 lbs, it is 12 inches long. It has an objective lens of 65 mm diameter with objective lens filter thread of M67x0.75. This spotting scope has a straight-angle which is helpful in locating and following the birds easily when they are in flight. Its fluoride-containing HD lenses produce high-contrast images by minimizing color fringing. The HD STS-65 provides great light transmission at high magnifications. Moreover, it allows focusing at a distance of even 10 feet.

With the angled body of the ATM-80 HD spotting scope, you can view the birds while they are in the air or in the trees. It allows for a superb light transmission at low lights with higher magnifications. High-contrast images are possible due to its fluoride-containing HD lenses. This spotting scope has an objective lens of 80 mm with a filter thread of M82x0.75. It has a focal length of 460 mm with the shortest focusing distance of 16.4 feet. The ATM-80 HD is extremely light-weight and compact equipment with a weight of only 4.4 lbs. and a length of 13.98 inches.

Another fine example of a Swarovski Spotting Scope is the Swarovski STM-80-HD spotting scope. It is highly stable equipment with an excellent optical quality. Weighing around 4.4 lbs, it is very light-weight. This spotting scope has an objective lens of 80 mm with a lens filter thread of M82x0.75. It has the shortest focusing distance at 16.4 feet.

The Swarovski spotting scope STM-65-HD uses straight-angle through which birds in flight can be easily observed. It is a high-definition spotting scope with fluoride HD lenses allowing for high-contrast images and less color fringing. It has an objective lens of 65 mm diameter with a filter thread of M67x0.75 and a focal length of 460 mm. This spotting scope weighs only 3.6 lbs and is 12.79 inches long. It has the shortest focusing distance at 9.84 feet.

Spotting scopes are generally rubber-armored providing an excellent water-proof feature. They usually come with a carrying case and a tripod. Some spotting scopes have a special mount for placing on the window of a hunting vehicle. These spotting scopes are great for wildlife observation and target hunting.