Nikon Prostaff 5 Proscope 82mm Angled Body with 20-60x Zoom, Black

I directly compared this with a lower powered Bushnell HD (great but only for short distance viewing), a comparable Celestron 20x60 80mm scope, and a Celesteron C90. This scope was amazingly better, and stronger in power, in all respects. Very clear to the edges, no blue fringing (aberration), wide field-of-view, nice grooves in the lens shade to get close to the target area, good eye relief (though, I do not use glasses to know at 60x), easy to adjust 20-60x, wide focus range that is also very easy to use and adjust (not two stage, but, easy to use), nice eye relief twist-out, good front lens shade, comfortable to set-up and use, and looks very nice. I cannot imagine another scope being better than this one. This is the best of all scopes that I tried for the 100yd target and was so big and bright I feel it will do well (a lot better than the others) at 200 yards, though I have not tried this at that range; I had paced out the 100 yard + area at home and mounted 3 different types of used targets with .22 and .223 holes. The targets that leave a green splatter were easiest to read but I could see the black .22 holes pretty easily in small .22 targets, and very close-up on a turkey head and neck. It is also very clear on birds and wildlife if on a heavy tripod. It is a truly AWESOME scope (there are likely better descriptive words), and I got the right one with help from Amazon and Prime. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the seller EZCORP as they have great and fast customer service. I recommend this scope, would buy again for targets (I think it is too long and heavy for birding/hiking with a heavy tripod but it is very clear), and I hope this helps someone.

I've been using high-quality optics for over 30 years in a variety of settings. I traipsed around the tropics for a long time with Nikon 10x40 binoculars before switching to Swarovski because of portability and light availability. This scope is an exceptional value, offering great magnification (20-60), excellent low-light images (82mm lens), and Nikon's outstanding optics. And, it's 1/4 the price of the choices I would have made independent of any price constraint. I have two minor quibbles: the eyepiece is fussy, and the objective lens cover is easy to lose (I've already proven that). A pinch-type lens cover is much more secure and tucked away from things that might dislodge it. I'm also not crazy about the neoprene sleeve, but these are minor issues, considering the quality of the scope. Finally, this is marketed as a hunting spotting scope, but it has a lot of range, from birding to wildlife viewing.

Incredibly sharp for the price. My only complaint is that when you zoom, it doesn't retain focus. This could just be an issue with my copy. If you're zoomed out and focused and you want to zoom in tighter, you will have to re-focus after zooming in. Not ideal if you like to digiscope or take video and zoom.

This was replacing a 20x40 Swift spotting scope I just sold prior to going on a bording expedition (never thought I would use it). I was considering a Mini Mak (maksutov cassegrain) spotting but found it either too powerful and with to small a field of view, or just right in power but with a washed out contrast. I didn't compare it to other similar spotting scopes but have always appreciated the Nikon performance and it doesn't let you down.

Great optics at a reasonable price. I use mine at the gun range, looking at the Phoenix Mountains, airplane spotting, and night time stars.

Very pleased in almost every respect with this scope. I use it for birding. I like the extra light that 82 gives. I like the 20-60 range of field options: 20 allows a larger field for finding birds, and can come closer after getting it in the scope. The angled eye piece keeps me from having to bend over so far and force my head back uncomfortably. The location of the focus ring forward keeps it from moving the 20-60 lens ring. It fits solidly on my tripod. It is lighter in weight by far than many competitors. My only complaint is the difficulty of focusing sharply when using the max magnification. I usually have to back off to sharpen it, though in doing so I do not lose features of the bird.

This scope is an excellent purchase for the price point. We upgraded from a bottom tier scope and we have been very satisfied. We use it for birding, most often counting ducks at sun up and sundown. The scope captures so much light that I can see ducks at 100yds after sunset when I can't find them with my naked eye or my Nikon binoculars. Thanks for a great mid-range scope, Nikon! Update: we have used thus scope so much since purchasing and love it! We have recommended red it to other birders as I took it on a died trip and could spot an oystercatcher on the beach from across the whole marsh. BUT beware that we had a little trip up and the poor thing ended up floating in the lake. Nikon claims their waterproof items are guaranteed to a depth of 1m and 10 minutes but both the body and eye piece took on water in just seconds floating on the top! That said, it is covered by Nikon's no-fault warranty and will be repaired/replaced for my cost of shipping. The gal on the phone at customer service was a pleasure to work with!

I bought this spotting scope for long-distance target shooting (1000-3000 yards) and it is fantastic! I am also having a lot of fun looking at the moon with this thing, I can also identify Jupiter and its moons! Buy a really good tripod for this spotting scope, it is worth it. The cheep tripods wiggle to much.