Buy Pentax PF-80ED Spotting Scope with Field CasePentax PF-80ED Spotting Scope with Field Case Product Description:
- Exceptionally lightweight magnesium-alloy body.
- Incorporating Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for optimum optical resolution.
- Large 80mm objective lenses for bright viewing under all light conditions.
- The receptacle has a special "O" ring assembly, which allows the body of the scope to be filled with nitrogen, making it fog proof and JIS Class 6 waterproof.
- A built-in lens shade cuts excessive light and helps to prevent rain and other weather elements from interfering with viewing.
Product Description
The Pentax PF-80ED is an innovative concept in premium quality spotting scopes. Engineered to meet the needs of the avid wildlife viewer, this scope incorporates ED glass elements, porro-prism optics and a nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6) waterproof body pro
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
A Bird's Eye in View!
By H. Moro
I purchased this scope for watching hawks. When I purchased this scope two years ago, I wasn't quite ready to pony up for a Zeiss or Tele Vue scope; I was just hoping I could find something I'd be happy with until I could afford what I wanted. But my compromise ended up being anything but! With a Pentax XW eyepiece, the Pentax PF-80ED competes more than favorably with many top grade scopes at less than half the price. I'm continually amazed by its bright, sharp image. I've put thousands of field hours on this scope since I first reviewed it, and I remain very satisfied with this scope's performance even after looking through the latest offerings from the big names. I recommend that you buy the scope body *without* the SMC zoom eyepiece, which has poor eye relief and is optically mediocre compared to Pentax's superb XW line. Pentax's "worry-free" warranty is first-rate, and covers both the body and the eyepiece, no matter what you manage to do to them. And Pentax may be the only manufacturer to use universal 1.25" eyepiece mounts in their bird scopes, which means that your fancy astronomy eyepieces will fit this scope. Other manufacturers should take a cue from Pentax's example!
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By Gary
This is an absolutely excellent quality scope. Image is sharp to the edge. Focus very good for just one focus knob. Quality build and is certainly a "Best Buy". I have never noticed any fringing,even in difficult situations. You don't have to spend 2500+ dollars to get a great image. Pentax is good. I can lay on the porch with the Big Dogs now.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Pentax Field Scope
By AfterBurner
Being very familiar with Pentax Telescopes and eyepieces I decided to give the Field scope a try. My intended use was competition rifle shooting and i needed this scope for viewing targets at 1000 yards. The scopes quality of construction is excellent it is covered in the typical rubberized material. The focuses is very precise and operates smoothly. When testing a focuser you want to see and image snap into focus then snap out. This field scope does exactly that. The internal baffling works well and the images are bright and crisp. The detail in objects this scope provides makes it superior to many others.I am confident when I recommend this as a Birding or Shooting scope. Where it doesn't do well is Planetary viewing there will be color fringing errors on the planet edges.
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