Forget about heavy telescopes or low magnification binoculars, these spotting scopes might be the best fit for you when ...

After researching several binoculars and spotting scopes, Swarovski’s Optik NL Pure 10x42 binoculars and the Optik BTX Spotting Scope System should suit most birdwatchers.

Our expert picks the best spotting scopes—from Celestron, Nikon, and others—for hunters, stargazers, birders, target shooters, and more.