I’m looking at a spotting scope for my mom. She’s 70, but active in the outdoors both hiking and nature observing. She really enjoys photography and liked looking through my Meostar 82, but the weight and price is beyond what she wants.
I think a 65mm model will work well for her. She will likely digiscope with her phone to keep weight down. Her budget is around $750, but a little flexibility.
Some ideas I have are:
1. Kowa 663/4 (missed a deal recently in classifieds)
2. Older 62mm Televid (not sure on performance between APO and non) and performance against newer midrange optics
Other ideas needed.
I think a 65mm model will work well for her. She will likely digiscope with her phone to keep weight down. Her budget is around $750, but a little flexibility.
Some ideas I have are:
1. Kowa 663/4 (missed a deal recently in classifieds)
2. Older 62mm Televid (not sure on performance between APO and non) and performance against newer midrange optics
Other ideas needed.