A Guide to Birding with Spotting Scopes
With its relatively short length, powerful zoom range, and oversized objective, the Hawke Sport Optics Nature-Trek 20-60x80 Spotting Scope will become your constant companion in the field, on the trail, or at the range. Utilizing BAK4 glass in their Porro prism and anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics, images are bright, with accurate color representation in high contrast and with minimal distortion, especially in low-light conditions such as at dawn, dusk, or under heavy canopies. Its powerful 20-60x magnification range makes this an ideal spotter for long-range glassing needs.
Hawke designed the Nature-Trek with its eyepiece set at 45° to the body to place your head in a more natural and comfortable position whether you are standing, sitting, or lying prone. For optimum eyepiece positioning, the mounting collar can rotate to change the orientation of the eyepiece relative to your support system. The aluminum alloy chassis is wrapped in protective rubber armoring, and is nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for a water and fogproof performance. A retractable sunshade reduces glare to improve visibility, while a stay-on case adds another layer of protection, ensuring you're ready to move quickly and quietly without fumbling for the case.
Optical Performance
Powerful 20-60x zoom eyepiece
Large 80mm objective lens
BAK4 Porro prism system
Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics help to improve light transmission, color rendition, contrast, and overall image brightness
108-60' field of view at 1000 yards
Long 20mm eye relief
4.0-1.3mm exit pupil
Use and Handling
Magnification indicators on eyepiece allow for easy repeatability
Eyepiece set 45° to body puts head in a comfortable viewing position whether sitting, standing, or lying prone
Single-speed focusing knob
Rotating tripod collar allows for precise eyepiece positioning for optimal viewing angle
Twist-up rubber eyecup for use with or without eyewear
1/4"-20 mount to fit most photo/video/field tripods and quick-release plates
Construction Details
Lightweight and durable aluminum-alloy chassis
Protective rubberized armoring
Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for a water and fogproof performance
Retractable sunshade reduces glare and reflections to improve view
Stay-on scope cover offers additional protection and ease of use
Length: 15.7", including eyepiece
- With its relatively short length, powerful zoom range, and oversized objective, the Hawke Sport Optics Nature-Trek 20-60x80 Spotting Scope will become your constant companion in the field, on the trail, or at the range. Utilizing BAK4 glass in their Porro prism and anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics, images are bright, with accurate color representation in high contrast and with minimal distortion, especially in low-light conditions such as at dawn, dusk, or under heavy canopies. Its powerful 20-60x magnification range makes this an ideal spotter for long-range glassing needs.
Hawke designed the Nature-Trek with its eyepiece set at 45° to the body to place your head in a more natural and comfortable position whether you are standing, sitting, or lying prone. For optimum eyepiece positioning, the mounting collar can rotate to change the orientation of the eyepiece relative to your support system. The aluminum alloy chassis is wrapped in protective rubber armoring, and is nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for a water and fogproof performance. A retractable sunshade reduces glare to improve visibility, while a stay-on case adds another layer of protection, ensuring you're ready to move quickly and quietly without fumbling for the case.