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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2009, 12:55:09 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!


I have the 15x56's and the sts 20-60x80 HD scope I pack them both everywhere I go.  I bought my scope last year, but this years model is supposed to be lighter.  It is kinda heavy but I have looked through both side by side in low light my 80 walked all over the 65.  I guess it depends on if you are a wuss or not ;)

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2009, 04:08:12 PM »
If you could see my pack setup I doubt you'd be calling me a wuss. ;)

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2009, 04:42:24 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!


I have the 15x56's and the sts 20-60x80 HD scope I pack them both everywhere I go.  I bought my scope last year, but this years model is supposed to be lighter.  It is kinda heavy but I have looked through both side by side in low light my 80 walked all over the 65.  I guess it depends on if you are a wuss or not ;)


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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2009, 01:11:57 PM »
I have the 80 STS HD. "leave the 80 in the truck" ??? :o Are you kidding me? This scope is SO LIGHTWEIGHT it's unreal and the optical clarity is second to none!!! NEVER EVER leave these scopes in the truck! They belong in the woods. :chuckle:
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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2009, 06:52:10 PM »
I am defiantly gonna do a side by side comparison before I pull the trigger on this purchase.

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2009, 09:44:47 AM »
I have the STS 80 and love it. I do need a lighter tripod. Mine is like packing around a brick.

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2009, 01:05:55 PM »
I am defiantly gonna do a side by side comparison before I pull the trigger on this purchase.

 If possible do it in the field under extreme conditions. I have a 65 you could borrow if you can find someone with a 80.
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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2009, 09:13:47 PM »
I will take you up on that phool, but it will be put on the back burner for a while.  I had a small window this summer to get one, then it got shot down by the warden.  Summer of 2011 will be a definite purchase of some good glass though!

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Re: Swarovski 65 vs swarovski 80
« Reply #23 on: December 20, 2009, 09:03:04 PM »
If you have the space in your pack go with the 80mm; I love mine and it fits perfectly in my Badlands 2200.

 


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