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Our Scope Faves

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

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  1. Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope (RS-85A) — Click for Discount Code

    Regular Price: $2,399.99

    Special Price $1,699.00

    DISCOUNT CODE! For a $150 discount, click ADD TO CART. Then enter RS85A in the DISCOUNT CODES field. Hit APPLY. Your lower price will be appear automatically. Price includes the 27- to 60-power zoom eyepiece. The helical focus is a broad band around the middle of the scope. 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. FREE SHIPPING. Sorry, but we can ship Vortex products only to US addresses. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Vortex dealer. Learn More
  2. Kowa TSN-883 88mm Prominar Pure Fluorite Scope Angled Kit ~ See Coupon Code

    Regular Price: $3,500.00

    Special Price $3,150.00

    COUPON CODE! To get $100 discount on this item, ADD TO CART. Enter K883 in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will be calculated automatically. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING in Lower-48 United States. We're sorry, but we cannot ship Kowa products to non-US addresses. This kit includes both the body and the eyepiece.

    For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Learn More
  3. Swarovski ATX 25-60x85mm Angled Scope Kit - 48885 & 49901

    Regular Price: $5,219.00

    Special Price $4,697.00

    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. Free shipping to Lower-48 US. Shipping cost for second-day shipping may differ from what you see in the shopping cart. If you need expedited shipping, please call us at 800-779-7256, or email us. Learn More
  4. Kowa TSN-553 55mm PROMINAR Scope — Click for Discount Code

    Regular Price: $1,999.00

    Special Price $1,799.00

    ZOOM EYEPIECE INCLUDED DISCOUNT CODE! To see a $100 discount on this item, ADD TO CART. Enter K553 in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will appear. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. For 2nd-day shipping cost, please call or email us. Sorry, we can't ship Kowa products out of the US.

    For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. See our review here. Code: K553 Learn More
  5. Swarovski ATX 30-70x95mm Angled Scope Kit - 48895 & 49901

    Regular Price: $6,664.00

    Special Price $5,098.00

    See our REVIEW.

    For the highest magnification of any Swarovski scope, consider the Modular Ocular and the Swarovski 95mm Modular Objective, with a zoom range of from 30x to 70x. This combination give the uncompromising best resolution for digiscoping. 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.

    For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Learn More
  6. Kowa TSN-99A Prominar Spotting Scope Angled Kit — Click to see discount code

    Regular Price: $4,399.00

    Special Price $3,999.00

    KOWA • TSN-Prominar 99mm Pure Fluorite Crystal Spotting Scope including 30-70X Zoom Wide-angle Eyepiece TE-11WZ II Enter COUPON CODE 99A in the DISCOUNT CODES field after adding item to cart, and hit APPLY. Your $450 discount will appear automatically. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. Sorry, we can't ship Kowa products out of the US.

    For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. See our review here. Learn More

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