Vanguard Endeavor HD Angled Eyepiece Spotting Scopes, ED Glass, Waterproof/Fogproof

3 reviews for Vanguard Endeavor HD Angled Eyepiece Spotting Scopes, ED Glass, Waterproof/Fogproof

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Kevin – June 24, 2013

   
   The Vanguard Endeavor HD 82A gives you a lot of scope for the money. I had the opportunity to compare this scope to another in its price range, as well as a couple much more expensive scopes.Up against the Celestron Regal 65 F-ED, the Endeavor HD wins overall. Up until 30x magnification, both scopes are sharp. Above 30x, the Endeavor takes a commanding lead, and is sharper at 60x than the Regal at 48x. The brightness on the Endeavor is much better than the Regal, much of which is the difference in the objective diameter. It is also my opinion that the quality of the glass and coatings are superior, it is just so much brighter. The Endeavor is also shorter, narrower overall, and feels lighter. The balance on the Endeavor is perfect, whereas, the Regal is very back heavy.Compared to the Vortex Viper HD 80mm, there is not a whole lot of difference in sharpness. However, the Endeavor is brighter, and is sharper with more contrast above 50x. The Vanguard also has a noticeably wider field of view at all magnifications. The Vanguard is more compact, lighter, and better balanced, as well. I was also able to see slightly more details through the Endeavor, probably due to superior contrast overall. I was very surprised that the Endeavor was better than a scope costing almost twice as much, especially one from a respected manufacture like Vortex.I also compared this to the 85mm Ziess Diascope. While the Ziess is noticeably better in every aspect, it amazes me how close the Vanguard actually comes. It really makes me wonder why I spent almost 5 times as much on the Zeiss.On the copy I have, the focus is smooth, although with a bit more resistance than I care for. Both coarse and fine focus works as it should. It is light, compact, and a very good looking scope. The optics are bright and sharp, and the performance from 50-60x is better than any non-alpha scope I have used. Performance in adverse lighting conditions is very good. I am very impressed with this scope.On another note, I have heard a lot of good things about Vanguard’s products over the years, but the one complaint I hear most often seems to be Quality Control related. If you get a good copy, they are excellent, but it seems that getting that good copy can sometimes take a couple of tries. Hopefully, this will not be the case with this product, but I suggest buying from a company with a good return policy, or buying from a brick and mortar store, so you can try it out and exchange it if needed.To sum things up, it is my opinion, that you cannot get a better preforming scope without spending a lot more money. I highly recommend this scope to anyone not wanting to spend more than $1000.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Theraphosa – February 2, 2016

   
   I have been a birder for decades, but have never really considered buying a scope. I’ve always bummed one off friends, or used other people’s scopes when birding in a group. Most people are happy to let you look through their scope. Especially if they’ve spent a lot of money on said scope!Consequently, I’ve tried out some high dollar (and low dollar) scopes, under real world conditions.My wife has gotten more and more into birding, and a couple of years ago, I bought her a pair of Vanguard Binoculars. They’ve been outstanding, both in their performance and their build quality. As we find ourselves spending weekends out on refuges and in state parks, it’s often just the two of us, I thought it would be nice if we had our own scope. Since we’ve been so happy with the Vanguard optics, we chose to go with this scope. This was our Christmas present to ourselves.I love this scope. It’s clarity and light gathering capability is the equal of scopes two or three times as expensive. I’m not going to delve into the technical flaws that some people find with every optical instrument. I can’t say it’s perfect, no scope is. But it is just a fantastic scope that has helped us enjoy and improve our birding, for a reasonable cost.I particularly like the fine focus wheel, it’s just got a nice feel to it. The well made case is a really nice touch as well. You don’t need to remove the case to mount or use the scope. Additionally, Vanguard was offering a rebate when I purchased this: a very nice tripod. Together they have made an unbeatable value.Considering Vanguard’s generous warranty and the general build of this scope, I think this is a lifetime investment. I can’t see me ever needing to spend more for the small gain of the really high dollar scopes. For most birders, this will completely fulfill your needs …and then some.

3. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Ruby – May 5, 2020

   Un seul défaut
   Ce télescope n’a malheureusement qu’un gros défaut: la netteté de l’image est moyenne. C’est ce qui m’a frappé au premier contact. Malgré mes efforts pour faire une mise au point précise, la netteté obtenue est inférieure à celle d’un Bushnell Spacemaster de 20 ans d’âge.Malgré cela, la qualité des matériaux et d’assemblage inspirent confiance.Les molettes d’ajustements fonctionnent à merveille.La quantité de lumière transmise est considerable.Et le rendu des couleurs est exceptionnel.Comme d’autres qui ont rédigé un avis sur ce télescope, j’aurais vraiment voulu l’aimer.Mais le manque de netteté m’a complètement démonté.