Post by: highcountry_hunter on January 23, 2023, 08:55:49 PM
I’m mostly concerned with glass quality. Weight is not a big issue since I rarely hunt with my spotter, it’s mostly for summer scouting. Any input from anyone who’s ran either of these spotting scopes is greatly appreciated.
Maven S.1A 25-50x80
Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86
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Post by: huntnnw on January 23, 2023, 10:07:07 PM
Post by: highside74 on January 23, 2023, 11:14:17 PM
Post by: highcountry_hunter on January 24, 2023, 03:41:18 AM
at the maven price I would go with Zeiss gavia or pony up a few hundred more and buy a Swarovski ats hd 80I’ll look into the Zeiss…the only Swaro ats hd 80’s I can find for under $3200 are for the tube only, eye piece not included. But thanks for the Zeiss suggestion.
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Post by: highcountry_hunter on January 24, 2023, 03:42:42 AM
AtTS65 with the wide angle 25-50 eye piece is going to be hard to beat for less than $400 more than the Maven.That’s another good idea, I see they have the ats-65 HD 20-60x65 for $2,550. Thanks for your input.
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Post by: BeerBugler on January 24, 2023, 05:25:18 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 24, 2023, 06:38:18 AM
Post by: highcountry_hunter on January 24, 2023, 08:20:14 AM
sorry this isn't answering your question but have you looked through the 18x56 maven bino's next to a spotter? For sure the spotter can zoom in better, but the field of view is pretty damn awesome with the 18x56's and easier to carry.I have a pair of 15 power vortex vultures that I use for picking stuff up at long distance then switch to the spotter to get a better look at it. And I don’t carry any big glass hunting, just a pair of 8’s. But thanks
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Post by: highcountry_hunter on January 24, 2023, 08:20:26 AM
Kowa 77I’ll look into them. Thanks
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Post by: highside74 on January 25, 2023, 09:21:43 PM
This might just be the scope for you.
Post by: zwickeyman on January 26, 2023, 05:17:50 AM
Kowa 77
:yeah:
If you do more back packing go with 65mm Swaro. Even an ATS 80 is lighter than the 2 you mention and you can find them used for 1900.00
I have heard good things about the Maven and Athlon and both are good for the price. Especially the Athlon
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 26, 2023, 06:16:56 AM
AtTS65 with the wide angle 25-50 eye piece is going to be hard to beat for less than $400 more than the Maven.
The Maven is as sharp as the Swaro 65 in daylight and much much better in low light.