High Definition (HD) Eyepieces - 20x,30x,45,20-60x zoom Sunshield Waterproof Fog resistant Multi lacquered coating 10 year guarantee Objective lens dia. (mm) 65 Shortest focusing dist. (m) 3 Diopter correction at 8 (dpt) > 5 Objective filter thread M 67 x 0.75 Length, approx. (mm) 325 Length, approx. (in) 12.8 Weight approx. (g) 1100
Content and images originally posted by Andy Bright
Reviews
SueRob's review
My first scope was a Kowa which was great as a first scope but the colour was a bit yellow. I upgraded to a Leica APO 62 Televid with 32xW eyepiece but just couldn't settle with it. I have a bit of joint trouble in my hands and found the small twin focus wheels just too fiddly and just couldn't seem to ever get my eye in the correct position at the eyepiece (tried both eyes). My birding partner already had an ATS 65 HD + 20-60 eyepiece and I was constantly amazed whenever I used it - the ease of use was incredible, the immediate correct position for viewing and the wonderful large focus wheel caused me to always neglect my Leica. The ATS zoom eyepiece was so much brighter than my 32xW. A birding holiday brought home to me how little I used my own scope so I admitted defeat and decided to change. I had been advised that a Nikon Fieldscope would be worth trying, but was also told that the focus was stiffer than the Swarovski, so just made the decision to go with a scope I knew was comfortable and gave brilliant results. I've had my Swarovski over a month now and I am so pleased to have made the swap - I decided on a 30xW eyepiece as I'm happy with that magnification and find it's everything I could possibly want in a scope - lightweight, incredibly easy to focus, well balanced and superb image quality. Don't think I will ever need to change again!
Pros
- Nice
- bright
- sharp image. Good field of view. Blissfully easy to focus.
Cons
- Only price
- but I guess you get what you pay for.
cubiczirc's review
The ATS-65 HD is excellent and with the slight arthritis in my hands, it made my decision making process easy. I tried out the Zeiss, Leica, and other amazing brands with their stiff dual focus wheels. They were all very sharp and bright. I loved the 80 HD for its added illumination that seemed to light up subjects when zoomed, but the extra bulk, weight, and price, scared me off. I am very pleased with my 65 HD.
Pros
- Fast
- easy focus wheel
- friendly on the hands (for those with arthritis). Lightweight to hike with on longer trips.
Cons
- Price
