Leupold vs Athlon Spotting Scope

Mippado

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I am trying to decide between 2 spotting scopes and would love to hear everyone’s opinions on the two:
Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85
Vs
Athlon Ares G2 20-60x85 UHD
Both will be straight angled.
Mostly want to hear how each preforms in low-light situations. They both look like great options, but any input is appreciated. Thanks!
 

gr8fuldoug

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If I may suggest a 3rd option, same optics as the Athlon but a 25-75x85mm, the Hawke Endurance ED 25-75x85 Spotting Scope. Will cost you less, have 2 touch focus and have 25% more power.
  • Extra-low Dispersion glass for optimum clarity
  • Dielectric Coatings designed to increase light reflectivity
  • Fully Multi-Coated optics to produce sharp images
  • Close focus – see detail from 16.4ft/5m
  • BAK-4 Porro prisms for intense colour and contrast
  • Dual focus knob to achieve ultra fine focusing
  • Body rotation for viewing in virtually any position
  • Stay-on soft scope cover for maximum protection
  • Twist-up eye cup and pull out sunshade
  • Digi-scope compatible for use with your camera
 
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Mippado

Mippado

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If I may suggest a 3rd option, same optics as the Athlon but a 25-75x85mm, the Hawke Endurance ED 25-75x85 Spotting Scope. Will cost you less, have 2 touch focus and have 25% more power.
  • Extra-low Dispersion glass for optimum clarity
  • Dielectric Coatings designed to increase light reflectivity
  • Fully Multi-Coated optics to produce sharp images
  • Close focus – see detail from 16.4ft/5m
  • BAK-4 Porro prisms for intense colour and contrast
  • Dual focus knob to achieve ultra fine focusing
  • Body rotation for viewing in virtually any position
  • Stay-on soft scope cover for maximum protection
  • Twist-up eye cup and pull out sunshade
  • Digi-scope compatible for use with your camera
Never looked into these. Thanks for the comment, I’ll look at them!
 

Brian.243

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I spoke to camera land when I was in the market for a spotter and got the athlon g2 15x45 and am very impressed with this scope. Playing around with it during a fire near my house first pic it the normal view of the ridge the second is zoomed in with the spotter needless to say i was pleasantly surprised 1000002977.jpg1000002975.jpg
 
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Mippado

Mippado

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I spoke to camera land when I was in the market for a spotter and got the athlon g2 15x45 and am very impressed with this scope. Playing around with it during a fire near my house first pic it the normal view of the ridge the second is zoomed in with the spotter needless to say i was pleasantly surprised View attachment 779607View attachment 779608
Thank you for the input! I have been super impressed with Athlon products. What digi scope system was this taken with?
 
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