What is the difference between Binoculars and a Spotting Scope, which should I buy for my use?

Posted by admin on March 12, 2011


I live on the 16th floor, I can see for miles out of my window and I would like have either binoculars or a scope to look out my window. That would be my main use. Which would work better for this use; binoculars or a spotting scope, and what is the difference?

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2 Responses to What is the difference between Binoculars and a Spotting Scope, which should I buy for my use?

  1. targetbutt says:
    March 12, 2011 at 5:55 am

    Binoculars are more compact, generally have less magnification, and primarily used to scan large areas. Spotting scopes have to be mounted on a tripod and is better at looking for details, more magnification and simpler optics, but not as portable as binoculars. I use my optics to shoot, when I shoot short distances, I use my binoculars, easier to use, no hassle of setting up the thing. But when I shoot long distances, I shoot my bows out to 100 yards, then I will use my scope. It can tell me which arrows are mine and which are my friend’s.

    So if you want something you can easily bring along with you, buy a compact binocular. But if you just want the thing to stay by your window and you like to see details of objects far away, get the scope.

  2. smithcme says:
    March 12, 2011 at 6:49 am

    Maximum Generally uses Binoculars. but, Binoculars cannot magnify in deep. If you more zoom & Best Picture Quality you can get Spotting Scope. If you want spotting Scope you can get here < Agritura.com >.