Our Scope Faves
Here are Michael and Diane Porter's personal picks in spotting scopes for birders. From the least expensive to the ultimate in high-end optics. From the mightiest light gatherer to scopes small enough to carry in a pocket.
Michael and Diane have been reviewing optics for over 20 years and have personally tested all of these spotting scopes. Find just the right scope for your particular needs, eyes, hands, and budget. 800-779-7256
Michael and Diane have been reviewing optics for over 20 years and have personally tested all of these spotting scopes. Find just the right scope for your particular needs, eyes, hands, and budget. 800-779-7256
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Regular Price: $2,799.00
Special Price $2,499.00
Kowa TSN-55 55mm Prominar Pure Fluorite Spotting Scope, Angled Viewing (TSN-55A ) ZOOM EYEPIECE INCLUDED Small and lightweight, the Kowa TSN-55 PROMINAR Spotting Scope offers the same sharp, aberration-free viewing experience as its larger siblings in a highly compact package. The 10" scope comes with Kowa's TE-11WZ II eyepiece built into the body, with a magnification range of 17-40x, and its pure fluorite crystal objective lens all but eliminates fringing for color accuracy and clarity. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping is available on this product, unless you call us at 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange for expedited shipping. For Alaska or Hawaii shipping, please contact us for shipping cost. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these optics personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized dealer for Kowa products. See our review here. Learn More -
Regular Price: $3,599.00
Special Price $3,299.00
Kowa TSN-66A 66mm PROMINAR Spotting Scope with TE-11WZ II Eyepiece (Angled Viewing) (TSN-66A ) ZOOM EYEPIECE INCLUDED Small and lightweight, the Kowa TSN-66A PROMINAR Spotting Scope offers the same sharp, aberration-free viewing experience as its larger siblings in a highly compact package. The scope comes with Kowa's TE-11WZ II eyepiece, with a magnification range of 25-60x, and its pure fluorite crystal objective lens all but eliminates fringing for color accuracy and clarity. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping is available on this product, unless you call us at 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange for expedited shipping. For Alaska or Hawaii shipping, please contact us for shipping cost. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these optics personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized dealer for Kowa products. CODE: K66A Learn More -
Regular Price: $4,999.00
Special Price $4,499.00
NEW FROM KOWA TSN-Prominar 99mm Pure Fluorite Crystal Spotting Scope. Set includes both the angled body and 30-70x zoom eyepiece. This scope's 99mm Prominar objective lens is made of natural fluorite crystal. The zoom eyepiece is included in price. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. If 2nd-day shipping is requested, the cost displayed in shopping cart is approximate. Please call 800-779-7256, or email us, to find out actual 2-day shipping cost. Learn More -
Regular Price: $2,399.99
Special Price $1,699.99
Price includes the 27-60x zoom eyepiece. See our REVIEW comparing this Vortex Diamondback scope to the Zeiss Gavia scope. The Vortex Razor 85mm scope offers high-end optics, a rugged build, and a sleek new design at a moderate price. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping is available on this product, unless you call us at 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange for expedited shipping. For Alaska or Hawaii shipping, please contact us for shipping cost. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Vortex dealer. Learn More -
Regular Price: $4,399.00
Special Price $3,999.00
Set includes both body and 25-60x zoom eyepiece. ANGLED design.This scope's 88mm Prominar objective lens is made of natural fluorite crystal. Specs below are with the 25-60x zoom TE-11WZ II eyepiece. This eyepiece is included in price. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping is available on this product, unless you call us at 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange for expedited shipping. For Alaska or Hawaii shipping, please contact us for shipping cost. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these optics personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. This kit includes both the body and the eyepiece. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized dealer for Kowa products. Learn More -
$5,098.00For an additional $100 off, click ADD TO CART and then enter ATX85 in the DISCOUNT CODES field. Hit APPLY. Your $100 discount will be calculated. See our REVIEW. The Swarovski ATX 25-60x85 spotting scope scope is an ergonomically designed, all-purpose scope kit. As in all Swarovski's ATX scopes, the zoom ring and focusing ring are side-by-side around the middle of the scope.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these optics personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping is available on this product, unless you call us at 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange for expedited shipping. For Alaska or Hawaii shipping, please contact us for shipping cost. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses. Learn More -
$5,648.00See our REVIEW. The Modular Ocular and Swarovski 95mm Modular Objective has uncompromising resolution for digiscoping and a zoom range of 30x to 70x. The kit includes two pieces of Swarovski's cutting-edge new modular scope design: the Modular Ocular and the 95mm Modular Objective, to make a complete spotting scope of unsurpassed quality. For birding and digiscoping, this is the pinnacle. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping is available on this product, unless you call us at 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange for expedited shipping. For Alaska or Hawaii shipping, please contact us for shipping cost. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these optics personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Learn More
