Another Poll: the cost of spotting scopes

[ZRS-8x42]

feel free to name your brand and models. Thanks again for participating.

[7mag.]

I found that with spotter's, you definately get what you pay for. Hopefully Zen-Ray will change that.

[grousetracker]

i have a leupold sequia i bought from a friend for $75 and only use it for target practice.

[tony04]

i've been thinking about purchasing the sedona. ive heard lots of good things about the zen-ray binocs. if the spotters are of same quality, im sold

[ZRS-8x42]

i've been thinking about purchasing the sedona. ive heard lots of good things about the zen-ray binocs. if the spotters are of same quality, im sold

Tony, the optical performance of SEDONA spotting scope is equivalent to a level between VISTA and SUMMIT binoculars.  It is light weight and waterproof.

[DOUBLELUNG]

I currently pack an 18x36x60 Alpen, it only weighs 24oz; good enough to get me by for the time being.  However, some day I will purchase a Swarovski ATS 65 with a 20-60x eyepiece or the current equivalent at that time.  Having had an ST80HD and 10x42SLCs for several years for work, I am painfully aware how inferior my optics are to the Swaros.

[MtnMuley]

Damn DBLLUNG!  Your employer must have funded all the money for optics to the bios, not the enforcers!

[Wacenturion]

I've got a Nikon Pro Staff 20x60x82mm in camo, which retails around $700.  I got a sweet deal one one for under $500..........nice scope.   Anxious to see what the new Zen Ray ED spotter is like.  Love my 10x43 ED2's.........why would anyone buy any bino else under a grand except these?   

[Jamieb]

I'll admit that I'm a Leupold slut, My spotter is a gold ring 12x40x60. For a grand new its good spotter. I bought mine used with a tripod and case for $500.

[MtnMuley]

I feel the same jamieb.  Purchased the same setup years ago for around $500 and use it 95% of the time instead of my much higher priced Zeiss 20-60x80 HD.  Not saying the Zeiss isn't clearer, as it definately is, but there's just something about that Leupold that makes scanning the hills unbeatable.

[bod]

$ 200-500 on price I bought a leupold 10-20x40 compact real handi focus is finicky though, this year i used the ZR 10x43 ed2 the leupld stayed in the truck the ed2s are awesome, so charles a compact 20 power would be great for my type of hunting.

[ZRS-8x42]

$ 200-500 on price I bought a leupold 10-20x40 compact real handi focus is finicky though, this year i used the ZR 10x43 ed2 the leupld stayed in the truck the ed2s are awesome, so charles a compact 20 power would be great for my type of hunting.

compact and portable spotters will be very useful in the field. We will try to get it done without sacrificing the image quality.

[ZRS-8x42]

I am curious how often people get both zoom eyepiece and wide angle eyepiece at the same time for their spotter (which allows interchangeable eyepiece)

[Red Dawg]

I love my leica 60mm with a 30x eye piece. Very light weight and very clear. I think I ended up paying about 800 for it although it retails for around 1500 or so when they were still selling it. I have always been curious as to where these zen ray bino's and such are manufactured. Maybe even some company background. Everybody that has used them seems to have been very happy with them so the Zen ray has sparked a bit of an interest with me.

[whacker1]

I bought the windriver sequoia 15-45 x  60 for $300 a few years ago.  I hate it.  blurry once  you get over about 30power.  I have been spending some time looking through a buddy's Swaro & Nikon.  Nikon was great from the truck as it was big and bulky at 80mm.  Swaro is amazing, but $$$$$$$$.   

I would be willing to spend $500-1000 if Zen-Ray can come up with something similar to the ED binocs.