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Swarovski ATS 65 HD Telescope body
Ideal for use when frequently changing location, extremely easy to handle, compact, robust aluminium housing and fully rubberised armour, all-round colour-fidelity with strong contrast-rich images, close focusing to 3 m, 1.1kgUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Swarovski STS 65 HD Telescope body
Ideal for use when frequently changing location, extremely easy to handle, compact, robust aluminium housing and fully rubberised armour, all-round colour-fidelity with strong contrast-rich images, close focusing to 3 m, 1.1kgUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Swarovski ATS 80 HD Telescope body
Spotting scope body. 80mm objective lens diameter. Particularly beneficial to those who need to find moving targets quickly. Weight 1675g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gearNew Low Price
Swarovski STS 80 HD Telescope body
Ideal for use when frequently changing location, extremely easy to handle, compact, robust aluminium housing and fully rubberised armour, all-round colour-fidelity with strong contrast-rich images, close focusing to 5 m, 1.3kgUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Swarovski Telescope Eyepiece, 20-60x
Good for dynamic birding situations. Watertight zoom lens. Fully adjustable eyecup. Integrated, quick-release lens cover. Weight 260g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gearNew Low Price
Swarovski Telescope Eyepiece, 25-50x W
Compatible with the CTS and spotting scopes in the ATS/STS range. 25-50x wide-angle eyepiece. Eyepiece excellent for digiscoping. Weight 295g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Swarovski CTC 30x75 Telescope with case
Extendable spotting scope. Lightweight design. Fixed magnification. High quality optical system. Weight 1200g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Swarovski CTS 85 telescope body
Extendable spotting scope. The CTS 85 is compatible with two different Swarovski Optik eyepieces. The double extendable tube ensures additional stability. Weight 1400g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65 Angled Scope
16-48x Zoom range.
Armortek lens coatings.
Superior Argon gas purging to keep out the British weather.
Close focus to 5m.
Weighs 1.4kg.
Rotating tripod mount.
Built in lens hood.
Neoprene stay-on case for added protection.
The Diamondback ED optics guarantee a bright image throughout the magnification range.
Rugged construction stands up to rough use in the field.
Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
In Stock
£429.00
Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65 Straight Scope
16-48x Zoom range.
Armortek lens coatings.
Superior Argon gas purging to keep out the British weather.
Close focus to 5m.
Weighs 1.4kg.
Rotating tripod mount.
Built in lens hood.
Neoprene stay-on case for added protection.
The Diamondback ED optics guarantee a bright image throughout the magnification range.
Rugged construction stands up to rough use in the field.
Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£429.00
Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Scope
20-60x Zoom range. Armortek lens coatings. Superior Argon gas purging to keep out the British weather. Close focus to 7.5m. Weighs 1.73kg. Rotating tripod mount. Built in lens hood. The Diamondback ED optics guarantee a bright image throughout the magnification range. Rugged construction stands up to rough use in the field. Neoprene stay-on case for added protection. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Good Stock
£539.00
Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Straight Scope
20-60x Zoom range. Armortek lens coatings. Superior Argon gas purging to keep out the British weather. Close focus to 7.5m. Weighs 1.73kg. Rotating tripod mount. Built in lens hood. The Diamondback ED optics guarantee a bright image throughout the magnification range. Rugged construction stands up to rough use in the field. Neoprene stay-on case for added protection. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
In Stock
£539.00
Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 Straight Spotting Scope
Premium HD glass - High-end optics deliver brilliant, razor-sharp, true to-life views. APO Optical System - APO combined with HD glass offer stunning colour and clarity. Impressive build quality - Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture whilst the outer shell is protected by ArmorTek. XR Plus coatings - Anti-reflective XR Plus coatings help prevent flare and increase light transmission. Compact - Incredibly small and compact design, perfect for travel. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£379.00
Vortex Razor HD 22-48x65 Angled Spotting Scope
Wide Angle zoom.
HD glass.
Argon gas waterproofing.
nylon zip-up case.
Weight 1570g.
Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
0% Finance
Limited Stock
£1,079.00
Vortex Razor HD 22-48x65 Straight Spotting Scope
Premium HD glass - High-end optics deliver brilliant, razor-sharp, true to-life views. APO Optical System - APO combined with HD glass offer stunning colour and clarity. Impressive build quality - Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture whilst the outer shell is protected by ArmorTek. XR Plus coatings - Anti-reflective XR Plus coatings help prevent flare and increase light transmission. Direct mounting - Built-in dovetail mounts directly to Arca-Swiss compatible tripod heads without the use of additional plates. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
In Stock
£1,079.00
Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope with case
Wide Angle zoom.
HD glass.
Argon gas waterproofing.
nylon zip-up case.
Weight 1850g.
Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
In Stock
£1,459.00
Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Straight Spotting Scope with case
Wide Angle zoom.
HD glass.
Argon gas waterproofing.
nylon zip-up case.
Weight 1850g.
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Vortex Razor HD 56mm Angled Spotting Scope
Razor-sharp optics - Premium HD glass elements combined with a triplet apochromatic lens offer crystal clear edge to edge sharpness. Great all-round performance - Thanks to its advanced optics and XR lens coatings, the Razor HD scope excels even under low light. Built to be tough - The exterior optics are protected ArmorTek and the body is waterproof. Arca compatible - The built in Arca Swiss mounting plate provides a quick and easy setup with any compatible tripod. Ready for adventure - The compact size and low weight of 812g enables you to take it out wherever you go. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
Limited Stock
£999.00
Vortex Razor HD 56mm Straight Spotting Scope
Razor-sharp optics - Premium HD glass elements combined with a triplet apochromatic lens offer crystal clear edge to edge sharpness. Great all-round performance - Thanks to its advanced optics and XR lens coatings, the Razor HD scope excels even under low light. Built to be tough - The exterior optics are protected ArmorTek and the body is waterproof. Arca compatible - The built in Arca Swiss mounting plate provides a quick and easy setup with any compatible tripod. Ready for adventure - The compact size and low weight of 838g enables you to take it out wherever you go. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
Limited Stock
£999.00
Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Angled Spotting Scope
HD glass, XR Lens coatings. Dielectric prism coatings and Armortek external lens protection. Impressive clarity, resolution and colour fidelity. Smooth and accurate helical focus. Close Focus to 7m. Weight 1710g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
In Stock
£765.00
Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Straight Spotting Scope
HD glass, XR Lens coatings. Dielectric prism coatings and Armortek external lens protection. Impressive clarity, resolution and colour fidelity. Smooth and accurate helical focus. Close Focus to 7m. Weight 1710g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
Limited Stock
£765.00
Vortex Viper HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope
HD glass, XR Lens coatings. Dielectric prism coatings and Armortek external lens protection. Impressive clarity, resolution and colour fidelity. Smooth and accurate helical focus. Close Focus to 11m. Weight 2175g. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
In Stock
£965.00
Vortex Viper HD 20-60x85 Straight Spotting Scope
Exceptional detail - HD glass and XR Lens coatings offer fantastic detail and light transmission. Dielectric prism coatings - Multi-layer prism coatings provide sharp and colour-accurate images. Impressive build quality - Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture whilst the outer shell is protected by ArmorTek. Built-in sunshade - The retractable sunshade deduces glare and shields the objective lens from raindrops and snow. Get up close - See even more detail with nearby subjects thanks to the 11m close focus distance. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
Limited Stock
£965.00
Celestron LandScout 12-36x60 Spotting Scope
12-36x magnification range. 45degree viewing angle to observe comfortably for extended periods. Fully coated optics giving increased light transmission for bright, sharp images. End of line - available while stocks last
While stocks last - One only
£109.00
Celestron LandScout 20-60x65 Scope Kit with Tripod and Phone Adapter
Zoom spotting scope with magnification from 20-60x. 45° viewing angle - Allows you to observe comfortably for extended periods. Smartphone adapter included so you can capture still images or video through the spotting scope. Fully coated optics - Increased light transmission and bright, sharp images. End of line - available while stocks last
Available while stocks last
£139.00 £79.00
Celestron LandScout 20-60x80 Scope Kit with Tripod and Phone Adapter
Zoom spotting scope with magnification from 20-60x. 45° viewing angle - Allows you to observe comfortably for extended periods. Smartphone adapter included so you can capture still images or video through the spotting scope. Fully coated optics - Increased light transmission and bright, sharp images.
Limited Stock
£169.00 £149.00
Celestron Regal M2 100ED Angled Spotting Scope
22-67x zoom eyepiece. XLT coatings(Fully multi-coated optics). Magnesium alloy body. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
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Celestron Regal M2 80ED Angled Spotting Scope
20-60x zoom eyepiece. XLT coatings(Fully multi-coated optics). Magnesium alloy body. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Travel Scope 70 with Backpack
Grab the Celestron Travel Scope 50 and go anywhere from your garden to another continent - Ample optical performance is packed and ready in this ultra portable backpack kit. The Travel Scope is a manual Alt-azimuth telescope with a pan handle to navigate the sky with ease - adjustable to your desired height. The Travel Scope features a refractor style body ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical observing. Fully coated glass optics provide vivid images of wildlife, the Moon, and planets. Equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 8mm) that provide low and high power views of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
Celestron Ultima 80 Straight Spotting Scope
20-60x zoom eyepiece. Multicoated optics. Straight through viewing with sight tube for quick targeting. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron UpClose 20-60x60 Angled Spotting Scope
20-60x zoom. Fully coated optics. Refractor optical design. Angled eyepiece for comfortable viewing.
Celestron Hummingbird 9-27x56 Angled Spotting Scope
Ideal for the birder on the move. Easy to carry - great to use. Phase-coated BAK4 prism - increased contrast and resolution for sharper, more detailed viewing. Useful 9-27x magnification range. Birder-friendly close focus distance: of 3m. Nitrogen inside to keep the great Briish weather outside. Just 590 gm. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£229.00 £199.00
Celestron Hummingbird ED 9-27x56 Angled Spotting Scope
Perfect for the birder on the move. Easily carried in vest or coat pocket, in belt pack, or shoulder bag. ED lens optical system provides sharp, clear images with vivid, well-managed color. Useful 9-27x magnification range. Birder-friendly close focus distance: of 3m. Nitrogen inside to keep the great Briish weather outside. Just 590 gm. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Regal M2 65ED Angled Spotting Scope
ED Objective Lens - Minimises chromatic aberration, accurate colour reproduction, increased resolution and contrast. Magnesium Alloy Body - This material is strong and durable, but lighter weight than traditional aluminum alloy housings. 16-48x Zoom Eyepiece - Adjustable magnification, giving you a wide field of view for general viewing and detailed up close viewing when needed. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£579.00 £529.00
Celestron Trailseeker 65 Angled Spotting Scope
Celestron's proprietary XLT fully multi-coated optics deliver crisp, high contrast image. Dual focus mechanism to find the subject quickly, then fine tune the image with the second wheel. The tripod mount rotates a full 360° and allows the eyepiece to be set in any viewing position. Zoom up to 48x magnification or see the widest field of view at 16x. Perfect for those who want performance in an easy-to-carry package; the 65 mm objective lens lets in plenty of light while keeping the overall size and weight of the scope to a minimum. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£219.00 £185.00
Celestron Trailseeker 80 Angled Spotting Scope
Celestron's proprietary XLT fully multi-coated optics deliver crisp, high contrast image. Dual focus mechanism to find the subject quickly, then fine tune the image with the second wheel. The tripod mount rotates a full 360° and allows the eyepiece to be set in any viewing position. Zoom up to 60x magnification or see the widest field of view at 20x. Perfect for those who want performance in an easy-to-carry package. The 80 mm objective lets in plenty of light while keeping down the overall size and weight of the scope. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£329.00 £279.00
Celestron Trailseeker 100 Angled Spotting Scope
Perfect for those who want performance in an easy-to-carry package,. Get close to the action with a zoom up to 67x magnification. Widest field of view at 22x. Focus on a subject quickly, then fine tune the image using the dual focus mechanism. Nitrogen Filled. Fully Multi-Coated - XLT Coatings. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£449.00 £369.00
Celestron Ultima 100 Angled Spotting Scope
. 100mm objective lens. 22-66x zoom eyepiece. Multicoated optics. Angled eyepiece for comfortable viewing. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Ultima 65 Angled Spotting Scope
65mm Objecitve lens with 18-55x zoom eyepiece. Multicoated optics. Angled eyepiece for comfortable viewing.
Limited Stock
£179.00 £157.00
Celestron Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope
20-60x zoom eyepiece. Multicoated optics. Angled eyepiece for comfortable viewing. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
In Stock
£229.00 £199.00
Celestron C70 Mini Mak Angled Spotting Scope
Compact, lightweight and very portable. Upright image for daytime observation.
Zeiss Harpia 85 Angled Scope, eyepiece not included
Top of the range spotting scope from Zeiss - the World's pre-eminent optics manufacturer. 85mm objective - pull-out lens hood and zoom and DualSpeed focus ring for ease of use. Elaborate lens system - Custom glass to ensure an absolutely sharp image with true colour fidelity even at maximum magnification. Phenomenally wide field of view - a constant 72 degrees across the zoom range. Compact high performance eyepiece, purchased separately. Works in conjunction with an optionalsmartphone holder - use your smartphone as a camera with a long telephoto lens. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% FinanceTen Year UK Warranty
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Zeiss Harpia 95 Angled Scope, eyepiece not included
Top of the range spotting scope from Zeiss - the World's pre-eminent optics manufacturer. 95mm objective - pull-out lens hood and zoom and DualSpeed focus ring for ease of use. Elaborate lens system - Custom glass to ensure an absolutely sharp image with true colour fidelity even at maximum magnification. Phenomenally wide field of view - a constant 72 degrees across the zoom range. Compact high performance eyepiece, purchased separately. Works in conjunction with an optionalsmartphone holder - use your smartphone as a camera with a long telephoto lens. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gearTen Year UK Warranty
Limited Stock
£3,299.00
Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 Angled Spotting Scope with 30-60x Eyepiece
The explorer's companion. Bright, clear and richly detailed. Close focusing distance 3.3 m (10.8 ft). A clear view, whatever the weather. ZEISS T* Coating. Field of view at 1,000 m (yds) 33 – 23 m (99 – 69 ft). Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% FinanceTen Year UK Warranty
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Alpine Scope Bandit, Mountain
Alpine Scope Bandit, Mountain
Alpine Scope Bandit, Stealth Shadow
Alpine Scope Bandit, Stealth Shadow
Swarovski Adapter Ring AR-S, ATX/STX
Suitable for ATX/STX. Connects your ATX/STX spotting scope to your VPA phone adaptor.
Swarovski Backpack BP 30
Binocular attachment straps with Swarovision FPP lugs. Zip pouch for clothing or maps. Tripod attachment straps with side tensioners. Internal dividers can be removed from the bag for everyday use. Supplied in protective bag.
Good Stock
£189.00
Browse our stock of Binoculars, Monoculars, Telescopes, and Spotting Scopes. We have something to suit everyone, from the budding Urban Birder to the junior Astronomer. We stock optics from Swarovski, Canon, Steiner, Zeiss, Nikon, Celestron, and Vortex.
The specification, eg 8x40, describes the magnification followed by the diameter of the front glass in millimetres. The first number divided into the second gives the light gathering power. Thus, a pair of 8x32 will be as bright as a pair of 10x40 but smaller and with less magnification.
Sizes up to 8x25 or 10x25 will slip into a trouser pocket. Cost, size and weight all go up as either number increases. It also becomes increasingly difficult to hold them steady without a support. All high-quality Binoculars and Spotting scopes come with a tripod fitting.
If you are able to call into either shop and discuss your requirement, we will be more than happy guide you towards the best compromise between magnification, brightness, weight, cost and quality.
Which is better? A spotting scope or binoculars?
For serious, long-range viewing, maintaining light gathering power at high magnifications involves a fair amount of glass that is both heavy and expensive. Making do with the view through just one eye has its advantages. Also, the stereo vision obtained from using both eyes diminishes with distance. A serious birder will mostly commonly be seen with a spotting scope, firmly attached to a tripod, slung over one shoulder en-route (excuse my French) to the next location.
Swarovski are the Spotting-Scope masters and their modular system is the pinnacle. In recent years, they have introduced the BTX binocular eyepiece so that you can pretty much have the best of both worlds.