People are bombarded everyday with an overwhelming number of products. Because of this, the process of selection has become very complicated. Products come and go so quickly that if we buy something, it will already be outdated by the time we got home. What’s worse is the product that you’re looking for is already sold out by the time you arrive at the store. The latter scenario is common in the search for high–grade hunting optics. The reason for this is there are not many shops that offer the newest scopes that are within acceptable driving distance.

The only thing going for consumers in the spotting scope market is that the scopes’ designs are not subjected to yearly updates and changes unlike digital cameras and computers. Meaning, they’re a little less complicated than their technological counterparts. Basically, there are 3 factors that you have to consider as consumers.

Firstly, you need to have a purpose for the scope. Then, identify the type of spotting scope that suits your needs. Afterwards, you need to have a specific budget.

Most people use spotting scopes for backpacking, hunting and target practice. But there are some who need them for star viewing. If you belong to the first group, the field is narrowed down somewhat. But simple choices still need to be made.

It’s a common knowledge that zoom lenses are available for high end spotting scopes. Before, everyone knew that sharpness and image quality are not among the assets of zoom lenses. However, advancements in zoom technology nowadays have already eliminated this problem. Case in point, look at the Konus Konuspot spotting scope review that we wrote. The developments in zoom lenses are so advanced that now, they can excel in almost all types of uses.

The 45 degree lens is needed when the scope is mounted on a car window while you’re viewing an elevated subject at close range. However, the majority still prefer the straight through lens because it’s easier to use. Plus, looking for subjects is much quicker with this. The straight through lens is also ideal for people who are having neck discomfort when looking down.

Helical and knob are two kinds of focusers for spotting scopes. The band that’s made from rubber and placed round the scope is the helical focuser. If you’re hand is stable and if you use a tripod, focusing will be better. Personally, I’m having a hard time with the helical focuser because it’s not too steady. On the other hand, this focuser has a great sensitivity that performs well in focusing mobile targets such as birds.

Characterized by a tiny knob above the scope, Knob focusers are miles ahead in precision than a helical one. Expectedly, its superb accuracy makes it slower than the helical. If you prioritize precision over speed, knob focusers are for you.

But the flaws of knob focusers are solved by Konus spotting scopes to a certain extent. Konus utilized two knobs: one for fast focusing and the other for adjustment of details.