Tasco World Class 20-60x60mm Spotting Scope

The Tasco World Class 60mm spotting scope uses a fully-coated objective lens and rugged porro-prism design for bright, clear images. At 100 yards, I can clearly focus in on a target, even when I crank the magnification up to the maximum 60X. When I use the scope for wildlife spotting, I find myself using the low power 20X magnification most of the time because it gives me the sharpest images and the widest field of view. On a recent trip to the lake I saw an Oprey with my binoculars. With the Tasco World Class 60 I was able to zoom in and watch the Osprey feeding a freshly caught fish to its chicks.

I also like the compact size and light weight of the Tasco World Class 60. At only 14 inches long and weighing less than two pounds, the Tasco 60 is light enough to use a photo tripod such as the SLIK U-9000 in the field. Like other entry level spotting scopes, the Tasco World Class 60 uses an Achromatic objective lens, which means that some false color or blue fringing becomes noticeable at magnifications of 40X or more.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of some of the binoculars and spotting scopes imported from China the last few years. The Tasco World Class 60mm spotting scope simply offers very good optical performance for a very reasonable price. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

• Excellent price/performance ratio
• Very good Achromatic optics
• Rubber armored waterproof design
• Lockable hard shell case included

• Blue fringing noticeable at high power
• Limited eye relief for eyeglass wearers

Evening Grosbeaks shot at 20X	Pelicans on the lake shot at 20X
American White Pelicans shot at 20X	Osprey nest over 100 yards away shot at 20X