how far can you see with this? i don't know anything about optics and i'm not picky. all i want is something that can see clearly up to a mile or two.
1802244
I can read a small street sign over 1/4 mile away with this at high power hand held. Took me a minute to get the focus just right, and I had to use my better eye that has only 1.00 D of astigmatism.
1802245
this is for closer ranges like a hundred yards or two, for a mile you would have to get a telescope, this is a small one, handy one hand, easy to put in your pocket monocular. it's good quality for the money but not the best of quality. and remember when you zoom you must refocus.
625014
Don't use it much anymore. When I did, I tested it and found it doesn't make much diff. The thing is, it's field of view widens as it gets further away. So if you measure something that is very small from a longer distance, you'll get a bad reading. When I used it, I was measuring small packages 5x8 inches from a very close distance like 1-2 ft. Sorry I can't be more help.
688532
It depends on the distance. This device is nice but will only give you clear image in the range of up to 50 yards. Beyond that things will not be clear and recognizable.
629120
Image clarity is good out to about 150 but 300 would be questionable. I use it for deer hunting out to about 100-120 with good success.
2124813
I bought the Nikon Monarch, they are compact and pull in what I'm looking for really clear and close. I wear contacts and I can get a close and crisp sighting without having my contacts in! I thought about going for a little wider viewing but this really satisfy me for my needs. We have really viewing off our mountain and lake property, I would get them, you can always return them.
1533029
This would like telescopes that claim 500X power. It's just not possible. When you get to high power optics, all the pieces become super critical, especially the stand or mount. At high magnification, even a slight vibration destroys the view. The Practical limit is probably 1/2 of what they are claiming. But, that is still good for many study applications.
1133161
It's difficult to answer this question but will do my best. The views can be very sharp...it simply depends on the distance of the object being viewed. There is a limit to this lens, obviously. I feel it is quite good, but I have also purchased the additional set of lenses for this telescope giving me even more range and depth to what can be seen clearly and sharply. I hope this helps.
142668
The zoom isn't too bad. I can see the moon very clear and the crators if the sky is clear. But you cannot zoom in as close as you would like. I'm happy with the zoom myself since it's a simple telescope.
1752499
You can barely see it. Maybe 1 inch( at a distance) if you are really looking for it.
711096
Yes but I think you will need a reasonably clear line of sight. These are amazing for that use. I have done only a mile or so but with some trees and a building in the way.
260678
I use the 20/20 for coyote hunting, I set in the crossroads they are about 350 yds. and I can see the end of each road. Can see something moving cant tell what. But at 200 yds. I can see the yot. good. all on average night. no IR set 12 frame, 3/4 gan, white screen, 3 back light, don't use the eye you look in scope on rifle with
622876
If viewing relatively fixed objects at long distances is all you want to do, a telescope would be better. For general use and very basic star gazing, these would be fine.
2067933
I don't do terrestrial viewing other than to align the guide scope, so I can't say what qualifies for good. The image does look nice though. Magnification is great on this thing; on truly clear days I can get 250x. The images are upright.
1804427
I'm shooting at a 100 yard outdoor range, so it's not a problem for me at that distance. Can't vouch for beyond that. Most shooters I know use a scope for beyond 100 yards, and a red-dot like Lucid's HD7 for CQC and less than 100 yard engagements.
1333594
I think you would be very happy with it. Only problem is is what ever you see through the lens is what you get. Meaning you can not make your field of vision larger nor smaller. I think fore something like the sky you would do better with a lens that has a zoom on it. Good luck and have fun. Something I would love to be able to do.
2102110
This is my thought, I don't like the optics as it has a very narrow field of view.. Poor quietly optic. You really get what you pay for with a good scope! I sent mine back a bought a hight end scope.. Hope this helps.
1431255
It is bright and clear enough but of course the larger objective lenses will gather more light although they tend to get heavier as they get bigger of course. It only focuses down to about 15 feet. So not good for very close range. In general Vortex optics are very good. I have 12x50 binocs. and a rifle scope that are all sharp, clear and bright. There is also an 8x25 Solo, or something like that. It is smaller and lighter and might be good for concerts as we;;/