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Newtosavage
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I'm still very happy with my Nikon ED50. I agree on the comments above about the Vanguard. What a piece. I returned mine within an hour of unboxing it. Got the ED50 and haven't looked back.
I thought I would update as I received the Maven yesterday and have been testing it out.Well, been testing the Hawke all day and so far its not doing well.
The focus knob is notchy and rough making it almost useless. I spent the day using the fine knob instead.
While the view at all distances is very bright, clarity after 200 yards drops off its not much use past 600 yards.
Side by side with my old Celestron, the Celestron still wins at long range.
Low light clarity is excellent, but since clarity falls off past 200, it doesnt do much good.
Build quality is average, but almost below average for this price range.
The Hawke does weigh as claimed, just shy of 32ozs, which is very good weight for a mid size spotter.
Part of me wants to keep it just because of its lightweight and compact.
But to spend $500 on a spotter thats poor at long distance, well whats the point.
I will fork it up and buy the Maven.
Based on the two Maven binos i have im certain i wont be disappointed.
I have the Meopta S2 with 20-70 eyepiece and it really is a brilliant optic, useable right up to 70x. If it can be bought on special it is exceptional value.Ive ran an original vortex razor for going on 10 years, its served me well but will be upgrading to swarovski or meopta before next season
All Kowa, Athlon, Konus, and Meopta Spotters are on sale through Sunday night. Please give us a call, 516-217-1000, to discuss what would be best for you
As a member here it always pays to give us a callAre these sales reflected on the website too?
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Doug is right. Picked up a Sirui tripod and head from him last spring. Best deal I could find.As a member here it always pays to give us a call
Doug is right. Picked up a Sirui tripod and head from him last spring. Best deal I could find.