Customer Reviews
This is a really cool and high quality telescope that comes nicely packaged and with a very convenient leather carrying case. The finish on the telescope is a nice looking matte metal and the feel of it (when expanding or collapsing) is quite solid. No looseness in the sections or anything rattling around inside.
My only complaints are that it can sometimes be a little finicky when focusing, since you need to slide it in and out to focus (instead of spinning a dial or section) and it can be tough to hold really still since you have to hold the end up a foot or two from your face. But this is really more of the fact that it is a telescope versus a pair of binoculars versus anything wrong with this product.
This isn't a cheap kids' toy, but really a real telescope and the price reflects the quality. Definitely a good value, just be sure you aren't expecting the same use as a set of binoculars. And any pirates you know will absolutely love it.
This is a very well made and beautifully crafted telescope and leather case. The telescope is made of great quality materials and has a substantial weight to it. You need a lot of patience to focus the scope, but it does work well. I think this is an awesome product that looks great, too!
This is a very nice spyglass that comes in a great leather case that you can wear around your neck. It's a real optical tool, not merely a pirate cosplay prop. It does take some adjustment to get the focus right. And even more time if you normally wear glasses. The magnification is better than what you can likely get from binoculars at this price point. But the drawback with using this sort of spyglass over a set of binoculars is that that the spyglass is longer and therefore exerts more leverage over you. If you can't brace it on a branch or trekking pole, your arm will shake a bit, making it hard to hold particularly steady for very long.
I just got my hands on this awesome spyglass and it's everything I was hoping for. The telescope itself is made of high-quality materials and has a nice weight to it, giving it a really solid feel. The matte metal finish looks great and the fact that it comes with a leather carrying case makes it easy to take with me on any outdoor adventure.
It does take a little practice to get the focus right, but once you get the hang of it, the glass is crystal clear and the magnification is amazing, better than what you can get from most binoculars at this price point. However, I do have to admit that using a spyglass does require some patience and a steady hand since it is longer and therefore exerts more leverage over you. But if you can brace it on a branch or trekking pole, it's not a problem.
Overall, I think this is a really cool and high-quality spyglass that is well worth the price. If you're looking for something that's not just a toy but a real optical tool, this is definitely the one for you. And if you have any pirate enthusiasts in your life, they'll absolutely love it!