Telescopes
Vortex Diamondback 16-48x65 HD telescope
Assessing Vortex’s updates, Mike Alibone takes a look through the company's recently upgraded, entry-level telescope.
10/05/2022
Telescopes
Are you looking to invest in a telescope? Before you buy, read the latest reviews from the experts at BirdGuides. Every review provides technical specs and our verdict on quality and performance.
Telescopes
Swarovski 115 mm ATX/STX/BTX objective module
Said to be the biggest of its kind for birding and wildlife watching, Swarovski Optik has added a new objective component to its modular...
11/03/2022
Optics
Kowa TSN-99A Prominar telescope
A new, advanced addition to the highly respected Kowa TSN range sees the first significant design change for 15 years. But is it a winner?...
20/02/2022
Telescopes
Hawke Endurance ED 15-45x60 spotting scope
Weighing little more than the average binocular, Hawke's recently launched Endurance compact scopes combine portability and ease of use,...
15/11/2020
Telescopes
RSPB Avocet Spotting Scope
The increasingly popular travelscope trend has a brand new entry to the market. Mike Alibone gets to grips with the RSPB's ultra-compact...
10/07/2020
Optics
Celestron NV-2 Night Vision Scope
Mike Alibone steps beyond the twilight zone to evaluate Celestron's latest fusion of technology with optics.
19/01/2020
Telescopes
Opticron MM4 77 ED/45 fieldscope
Smaller, lighter, brighter and sharper? Mike Alibone takes to the field armed with the latest addition to Opticron’s renowned MM series of...
09/09/2019
Telescopes
Opticron MM3 60 GA travelscope
Is bigger necessarily better? Mike Alibone takes a look at Opticron's upscaled MM3 to discover more.
16/03/2019
Telescopes
Kite SP65 telescope
Is there a trend towards downsizing in the telescope market? Mike Alibone takes Kite's recently launched small scope out for a test run.
23/12/2018
Telescopes
Swarovski BTX binocular spotting scope
Are two eyes better than one? Taking viewing comfort to the next level, Swarovski's innovative new binocular spotting scope appears to...
07/10/2018
Telescopes
Vortex Razor HD 85 mm telescope
With its attractive price point and high-quality optics, the updated Razor is a sure contender. Mike Alibone brings Vortex’s advanced...
28/07/2018
Telescopes
Zeiss Victory Harpia 85 mm telescope
Could the revolutionary Harpia from Zeiss set a new reference standard for telescopes? Mike Alibone casts a critical eye over the company’s...
09/05/2018
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