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Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« on: August 22, 2009, 11:17:11 PM »

Do you guys think $1500 is a fair price for a 20-60X65 sts spotting scope?  What are some pros and cons of 65 mm objective and should I hold out for an 80mm?

I just want the best but cannot afford HD or new.

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2009, 11:24:49 PM »
65 mm if you want to pack it/80 mm for the truck.  :twocents:
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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2009, 11:36:37 PM »
Thats a good price if you compare to new, about $400 off. I like mine, it fits in my pack with a compact tripod although its not light weight. When comparing to the 80 you really are talking about hair splitting, I wouldnt worry about it. :twocents:
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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2009, 02:56:50 PM »
phool,  do you have the 65 or the 80?

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2009, 04:11:28 PM »
I bought the 65 because I walk a lot and although there may not be a substantial difference in weight there is a substantial size difference between the 65 and 80.  My STS 65 fits in my pack with ease and takes up minimal room.  If you like to get out and get after it - the 65 is the scope of choice :twocents:  You can always buy an 80mm body later if you get old an need to road hunt :chuckle:  

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2009, 10:42:02 AM »
Luggin around an 80 is a bitch.  Lugging around a 65 is a bitch.... but much less of one.  I wouldn't consider packing an 80 around anymore. More $, more weight, heaviear tripod, more expensive tripod.... no thanks. 

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2009, 06:42:00 AM »
I pack around a 62mm leica spotter and love it. I dont think I would want to go any larger in my pack. Besides you most likely dont need the bigger objective unless you are going blind or doing lots of bird watching.

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2009, 07:15:50 AM »
Thanks guys I am gonna hold out until I am done with school as I am not gonna be able to hunt as much as I want for two years.  Should give me plenty of time to save up, maybe even for an HD and a nice tripod and head

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2009, 08:05:45 AM »
Buy the HD Swarovski.  I bought the ATS 80 HD and it blows all other scopes out of the water IMO.  My buddy has the STS 80 non-HD and I get at least 15 minutes more glassing time than he does early mornings and late evenings.  15 minutes does not sound like much but that is when the big boys step out.  I paid $2850 for scope, eye piece, Bogen carbon fiber tripod, and Bogen fluid filled head.  Awesome setup

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2009, 05:12:12 PM »
if you are going to use it for a hunting outfit, give a serious look at the 15-56 binos on a tripod. I sold my 80mm ed spotter cause the binos were so much more friendly to hunt with.

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2009, 04:05:30 PM »
phool,  do you have the 65 or the 80?

 I bought the 65, I can get it in my daypack but couldn't fit the 80.
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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2009, 04:14:05 PM »
The 15x56 with a tripod are unbeatable until you need more magnification at a long distance.  That's the only reason I prefer the spotting scope.   :twocents:  If I had more room I'd pack them both!

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2009, 04:19:18 PM »
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If I had more room I'd pack them both!

I pack my 65 and my EL 10X42's ;)
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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2009, 08:00:14 AM »
Okay, I pack my EL's around my neck too, just not the big 15x56SLCs! :)

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2009, 12:46:28 PM »
I pack my 20x60x82mm Nikon Pro Staff in my Badlands Hypervent.....not a problem.  Fits fine and very little difference in weight over a 65mm when riding in its own compartment.  I personally would rather have the extra early/late light benefit.  But then again I've been known to pack my 20x70 Fujinon bino's around....heavy? ...yes....but when I need to look....priceless.    :twocents:
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