Variable 20x to 60x magnification and dynamic lens focusing system – makes it easy to zoom in. Perfect for archery, bird watching, wildlife watching, hiking, camping, scenery, outdoor sporting, astronomical observation etc. Fully multi-coated 80mm green film objective lens provides a field of view at 82.9-48ft/1000yards. The quality BAK4 Porro prism optics increases light transmission and make your view brighter, clearer and delivers crisp images Nitrogen filled waterproof and fog-proof design enables the scope to withstand the toughest environments. Durable Framework and Rubber Armor provide non-slip grip, shock-proof grip and durable external lasting protection. The eyepiece shield can be stretched out to protect the eyepiece A smartphone digiscoping adapter included enables you to take photos and videos of what you have observed. Bring the nature closer to you and you can explore the distant world easily through the phone screen. A tripod provides you a more stable observation from any angles. A carry case, eyepiece and lens protection covers, cleaning cloth make you more convenient to carry and maintain Includes tabletop full metal tripod and tripod mount for steady observations. The carry case, eyepiece and lens protection covers, cleaning cloth make you more convenient to carry and maintain.
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Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 17.77 x 6.87 x 4.65 inches
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Brand Name Gosky
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Best Sellers Rank #5,639 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #2 in Spotting Scopes
Date First Available April 15, 2018
Variable 20x to 60x magnification and dynamic lens focusing system – makes it easy to zoom in. Perfect for archery, bird watching, wildlife watching, hiking, camping, scenery, outdoor sporting, astronomical observation etc. Fully multi-coated 80mm green film objective lens provides a field of view at 82.9-48ft/1000yards. The quality BAK4 Porro prism optics increases light transmission and make your view brighter, clearer and delivers crisp images Nitrogen filled waterproof and fog-proof design enables the scope to withstand the toughest environments. Durable Framework and Rubber Armor provide non-slip grip, shock-proof grip and durable external lasting protection. The eyepiece shield can be stretched out to protect the eyepiece A smartphone digiscoping adapter included enables you to take photos and videos of what you have observed. Bring the nature closer to you and you can explore the distant world easily through the phone screen. A tripod provides you a more stable observation from any angles. A carry case, eyepiece and lens protection covers, cleaning cloth make you more convenient to carry and maintain Includes tabletop full metal tripod and tripod mount for steady observations. The carry case, eyepiece and lens protection covers, cleaning cloth make you more convenient to carry and maintain.
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| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.77 x 6.87 x 4.65 inches |
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| Package Weight | 1.99 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.32 x 5.12 x 3.94 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.41 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Gosky |
| Warranty Description | 1 YEAR |
| Model Name | Updated 20-60 |
| Color | black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Gosky |
| Part Number | spotting206080 |
| Style | Tools |
| Included Components | spotting scope |
| Size | 20-60*80 Spotting scopes |
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Mountain Pirate –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It’s pretty good
Value for money, hands down a great buy. This is not a $3000 spotter scope. Don’t expect it to be, but if you’re looking for a good entry level unit, this is it!
3 people found this helpful
dale alberts –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Didn’t age well.
Optics are excellent, but exterior degraded quickly in a humid environment.
Phootball78 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid value for the money
Bought this for a recent trip to Yellowstone. We also rented a very high end scope. This product held up well. Certainly the picture quality was lower – but at $150 vs. $4K that should be expected. It allowed us to adequately locate wildlife at long range and kids could use without risk of breaking a more expensive, rented scope. The instances where we could observe an animal only through the rented, high-end scope but not at all through this one were few. We used with an extra camera tripod as the included tabletop tripod is pretty useless in the absence of a table. I’m happy with the purchase and the value. Just don’t go in expecting performance in line with the high end scopes and you should enjoy. The magnification is superior to most binoculars and at long range the abilty to steady on a tripod vs hold in your hands makes all the difference for spotting those bears!
5 people found this helpful
Blind Lemon Pie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the Money
The optics are amazingly good for an entry level spotting scope. I get clear images at 60x zoom. The camera attachment is easy to use – but I can also just hold my cell phone up to the eye piece and take a picture. The zoom from 20x to 60x is easy to adjust, as is the focus. The table top tripod is okay, but I use the spotting scope with a full size tripod. I’m very pleased with this purchase.
14 people found this helpful
James Gardner –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I love the fact that I can use my phone to view the target instead of looking through the little tiny hole.
One person found this helpful
cfaubs cfaubs –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything it says it is.
Wasn’t sure what to expect after reading the reviews and looking at countless others in the same price range. I’m happy to say this scope does exactly what the ad says. It’s a bit larger than I expected and feels extremely well built. The images are clear and bright all the way to the edges of the viewing field even at full magnification, and the controls are smooth and easy to use. The tripod was a nice surprise. The legs are metal, not plastic, as I expected, and it’s a lot more sturdy than some of the reviews led me to believe. I will be investing in a full size tripod for times I’m not using a table. The phone feature is awesome and it holds my large android even with the case on! Nice durable storage bat too! All in all a surprisingly great scope for the price. Update: added a couple pics just to show the full magnification. The mountain in the middle of the first pic is approximately 30-40 miles away and my 8×42 binoculars couldn’t see what was on top of the mountain in the second pic.
2 people found this helpful
Kim –
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice
scope heavy for stand
Joe W. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value
Works great. Used it @50 ft. to sight in a pistol and 100 yds. to sight in a rifle. Clear views at both distances. I can read the ear tag numbers on my neighbors cows at 1000 yds. plus.
7 people found this helpful
SLS –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bigger than expected
This is a very nice scope but I somehow thought it wouldn’t be as large as it is. The tabletop tripod is nice, but I would argue that this piece of equipment calls for a full-size version.
3 people found this helpful
John R. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic for the price
First the negative. Product is cheaply made and the adjustments are not that great. Quality could be improved. Now the good. Price is great and affordable for most people. The picture through the lens is good. I was able to see good detail like grains of grass at around 500 yards +. My main reason for the purchase was for my 100 yard range. This is going to work great at this range. I haven’t tried the camera attachment yet so not sure about that yet. I definitely will give my 2 thumbs up 👍🏻 for this product.
4 people found this helpful
“Nash” –
3.0 out of 5 stars
My $50 Harbor Freight 20x60x60 is clearer..
The aesthetics are nice, that really doesn’t matter if the lenses have anomalies in your field of view….My $50 Harbor Freight spotting scope is clearer than this $190 unit, so it’s going back baby!!
Marc S. –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t focus clearly
Everything about this scope is great except the optics, which unfortunately is the most important part. If you’re using it at 100 yards, it will probably be fine. But I’m using it to look at deer from 600 to over 1,000 yards away, and I want to be able to see their racks (antlers) clearly. It is impossible to focus clearly. The higher the magnification, the worse it is. On 20x, it is probably acceptable for most applications if you’re willing to settle for an image that’s viewable but not crisp. On any magnification above approximately 25, the problem just gets worse. At 60x, it’s just not usable. If a person’s eyesight were this bad, they would definitely need glasses. There is no way to get the image sharp and clear.Everything else is nice. The tripod, phone holder and carrying case are great in my opinion. I just wish it could focus clearly. I’m not sure if I’ll send it back or just leave it on the 20x setting permanently and settle for less than perfect focus. I doubt I’ll find a better scope in this price range. In fact, I’m not sure spending significantly more would guarantee anything better either. If anyone could recommend a spotting scope with truly sharp optics, I’m all ears!
One person found this helpful
Vincent Mercurio –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clear glass good zoom
Impressed with how clear the image is. Very crisp and colorful. Zoom is strong as well. Disappointed with the field of view though. I was under the impression that since it’s 80mm it would have a wider view but it still seems very narrow even when on lowest zoom strength. Was hoping for a larger field of view. It’s also quite heavy and definitely is meant to be used on a tri pod almost exclusively. Build quality is also nice. Wish the eye cup came out farther. My eye lashes are constantly touching the glass and causing smudges and interfering with the view.
5 people found this helpful
MaineThoughtMaineThought –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Believe the reviews!
I was skeptical about how good this scope could be, but prior reviews swayed me to give this scope a try. I wanted to buy some optics to improve distant bird and wildlife sightings and also hopefully be able to capture photo images of what I was seeing. I did not want to spend a lot money, but also did want to buy a product that did a worthwhile job of providing pretty clear distant objects. The quality, ease of use and features on this scope have outperformed my expectations. As an example of the optics – the right side photo was taken through the scope at 60X with phone attachment – boat is nearly 1200 feet away. My Google 6 phone might be close to the size limits of the provided phone bracket, but it works fine once you get used to it. That same image can be seen through my Google 6 phone only – at 7X zoom on the left. I find to get the best photo quality through the scope, either use a remote shutter button or timer so no shaking of camera or tripod occurs. I can now identify birds that were a distant dot or vague image through 8X binoculars. For my basic amateur birder needs, this scope was an excellent choice.
17 people found this helpful
Camera Shy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gosky 2019 Updated Scope vs Roxant Blackbird Scope
I have had and enjoyed using the Roxant Blackbird Scope. Mountains behind our house are about 4 miles away and I wanted something that could dial in a little better for observing wildlife and decided on this Gosky 2019 model. I’m impressed. The Gosky is better in almost every way except size, where it’s about double the size of the Roxant.The Roxant is great for it’s mobility, something you could grab and sit on the hood of a car while site seeing. This Gosky is a bit larger, but, the performance is pretty darn good. It’s ability to focus on distant objects is significantly better than the Roxant. The focus wheel on the Gosky is also easier to use. One thing I did notice on the Gosky is that zooming in/out on any object always requires refocusing as well (not so much on the Roxant). But the ease of focusing makes this a minor issue.As others have pointed out, the tripod is not the greatest. However, it serves my needs just fine. By the way, the tripod that comes with both the Gosky and Roxant are nearly identical.I like the Roxant for its size and it is convenient for shorter distances (several hundred yards or less). However, the Gosky for my purpose (generally sitting in my backyard with the scope sitting on a table) is now my go-to scope. The clarity and focus at long distances sets it apart.Comparing these two models is like comparing apples to oranges. I only compare the two since these are the only two I have experience with and may help someone else with a decision. The Roxant is about $80 while the Gosky is about $140. The specs are obviously different as well with the Roxant spec’d at 12-36×50 while the Gosky spec’s at 20-60×80. If your distance is within a few hundred yards, save your money and go with the Roxant. If you’re looking for a scope that can focus really well at long distances, then you may want to consider the Gosky (or a competitor that has similar specs).I see some scopes that are 15 times the cost of this Gosky with similar specs and I wonder what those scopes provide that this Gosky doesn’t (perhaps a better tripod, night vision?). If someone experienced with spotting scopes can shed some light on how the significantly more expensive models compare, that would be helpful.
158 people found this helpful
Happy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy customer
Good product. Lightweight, easy to use. Works great!
Edgar Iwamoto –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for 50 and 100 yards
I mount this scope on my sturdy camera tripod for stability. Am using this spotting scope to locate points of impact POIs of my .357, .44, .45 and .500 caliber revolvers on NRA 50 yard slow-fire pistol targets, At 50 yards, these 24″ x 20″ B-6 targets fill up the field of view of this scope and the POIs are easily seen. At 100 yards, these targets fill up about half and the POIs are still quite discernible. I’ve not used the phone holder. The carrying bag with strap is very handy. Am only at the outdoor range in sunny weather so the image is very clear and bright. Have not used the scope past 100 yards.
5 people found this helpful
Roger That –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Took a shot
My wife is interested in entry level wildlife photography, she has a great smartphone, I thought …great place to start, we weren’t disappointed…excellent quality optic for the price, phoneount and tripod both great quality, this scope is great ” jumping on” for an optic, also great scope @ the range!!
4 people found this helpful
Billy Henley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought the Gosky 2019 Updated 20-60×80 from Amazon.com
I bought the Gosky 2019 Updated 20-60×80 from Amazon.com at the end of June 2020 because I wanted to play with a spotting scope. The price of $118.00 vs. $599.99 allowed me to try a spotting scope without breaking the bank.The package arrived from Amazon on June 30, 2020. When it was delivered, it was packed in a cardboard box from Gosky which was then packed inside of an Amazon box with no cushioning material. The Amazon box had been punctured by something (forklift blade??) and the Gosky box could be seen through the hole. I asked the driver to wait while I opened the Amazon box. The Gosky box did not appear to have been damaged. So, I accepted the delivery.I have used the scope several times over the past month. It is easy to attach to my camera tripod as well as the included tripod from Gosky. The zoom is progressive from 20x to 60x and the focus is easy to adjust. The shape and function are nearly identical to the $599.99 scope.The craters on the moon are amazing. I never realized just how sharp and craggy the surface of the moon is. Birds in the back yard are easy to get a close view of. On the shooting range, it is easy to use on the included tripod and allows me to score my targets with out having to walk 50 to 100 yards to see where I hit.I currently have no plans to upgrade to a more expensive scope. While there may be some differences in optical clarity, this scope allows me to see the things I wanted to see very well. I am happy to give the scope a 5-star review.
12 people found this helpful
WWH –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value / Great Product / Great Customer Service
I don’t typically write reviews, but I find them very useful in making purchasing decisions. If you are in the market for a good scope that combines the ease of use of your smart phone with optical magnification, this is the one. With just a glance at the instructions, I had it put together and using it within minutes. I found you need to take off any phone case you have installed if you want a good tight seal between the phone camera and the eyepiece. I had a blurry halo effect around the image until I did so. After removing the phone case, the blurriness cleared up and worked as expected and as advertised. Between a cheap pair of binoculars and a scope, I find the scope provides the best value for the money and the best way to capture the type of images and video I expect from a setup like this. Beyond smart phone use, the product is very rugged and sturdy and comes with a padded carrying case. The tabletop tripod included with it are good enough (metal and sturdy), but if you need height, invest in a good camera mount tripod. Now that I know I’m going to stick with this scope, I am thinking about accessories to make this product even more useful.Regarding customer service, after receiving my product, I registered my warranty right away. Within a few days, I received a welcome email from Alan at Gosky Optics Customer Service. Very prompt, very courteous. I am extremely happy with them and my purchase.
Brandon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty SWEET
Well worth it people!! Very well made and high powered. You will love it!!
Longears –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the price
At least as good as similarly priced scopes
GATOR –
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as the expensive ones
Works well .. takes good pics
A. J. Bell –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for planetary observation
If you’re looking for a cheap telescope, this works pretty well. With a good, stable tripod (not the one it comes with) and a dark night you can see Saturns rings and the major bands in Jupiter. I wasn’t expecting much at this price but I have to say I’m impressed.
Ryan RoseneckerRyan Rosenecker –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Havent taken it out yet but did look at moon with my daughter, she loves it!
Since these companies won’t advertise the range or field of view here it is….. idk why it’s so hard not to add this to a description.. says 1,000 yards. I will update soon.
Clint N. Paschal –
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for watching wildlife to at least 350 yds
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching deer and turkey up to 350 yds across a pasture. I recommend mounting on a taller tripod
John Sechrest –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality is there
I bought this for sighting targets and nature. 1st let me state, what a surprise it was. Picture quality well surpassed my 12×50 binoculars, and that’s saying a lot. I would prefer a better fit in the supplied bag but I did not buy this for the bag. Highly recommend this
Louise –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works nice with a large tripod
Very nicely built. Get a nice sturdy 6ft tripod
Michelle Fowler –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Husband loves this
This was purchased as a gift for my husband and he is very happy with it.
Geonwoo KimGeonwoo Kim –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value!
Amazing fieldscope for bird watching beginner.
Steve Anderson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looks Great
Just received my spotting scope yesterday, I believe within 1 day of ordering so 👍! Packaging was good, everything was intact, tabletop tripod seems a tad flimsy but it’ll do what it is designed to do, been looking at some name brand scopes and the accessories and really couldn’t justify the cost for what I wad needing it for. So when I saw this with the tripod and the rig to attach my phone to the eye piece to take pictures or shoot video. I was convinced it was worth a look through, pun intended, haven’t had it in the field yet but chkd it out in my yard and clarity was good and took some pics 👌! If I find issues with it in practical use I’ll update this review so if you don’t see an update I’m still happy! Oh yeah came with a canvas carry bag as well, nice 👍!
6 people found this helpful
Kevin H –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
Great product well worth the cost
MudskipperMudskipper –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A surprisingly good spotting scope for the price!
This is a very decent quality spotting scope for the price of a lesser quality scope. It produces a crisp, clear image at 20x magnification, and a very useable image at 60x – the point where other scopes in this price range can’t seem to produce anything. It’s easily as good as scopes that cost 3X more, in terms of image quality at the higher end of magnification.In the photos I attached, the tree in the distance is exactly 236 yards away. At 20x magnification, you can clearly see the dead branches of the tree. At 60x magnification, you can see the Robin sitting on the branch. This scope allows you to see a 5″ tall bird, up close, from 700+ feet away. Look at the photos.The scope seems well-constructed, and the focus knob has plenty of travel to it, allow you to fine-tune your focal point easily. The rubber caps that protect the optics fit snuggly. The sunshade at the objective end of the scope is adjustable to cut down on glare.The cel phone adapter that fits on the eyepiece allows a phone to be fitted to the scope so pics can be taken through the eyepiece. That’s how the pics of the bird in my sample photos were taken. It’s a great way to get pics through the scope, photos that would otherwise be impossible, since camera lenses simply aren’t capable of that kind of magnification. I can’t wait until the next full moon. The craters will be spectacular when viewed through this scope!The only area that leaves any room for improvement is the included tripod, which frankly, while sturdy enough, isn’t really suited at all to a scope like this. There’s no fine-movement adjustment, which is frustrating when trying to locate an object even at 20x magnification. Most people who own such spotting scopes as this end up using them on a large, stable photo or video tripod, and that’s what I use, although it IS possible to use the included tripod on the hood of a car or a table or other surface that gets the scope close enough to your eye-level to use. Do yourself a favor and take the money you saved buying this scope, and put it towards a decent tripod.5-stars for value and image quality, 4 stars for the included nylon bag, which could use a tad more padding on the bottom, to protect the scope. Or a redesign to a rigid softcase style bag, which would be even better. Overall, 5-stars.Buy this scope.
43 people found this helpful
AHercules –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for target practice but just OK for phone pics
When unboxing, the item came in a nice pouch packaged well. I thought the tripod was a little cheesy and too lightweight. I would get a better tripod to use with this. The scope didn’t have any identification of the name of the brand that it was, looked very generic. If using it for just a spotting scope without the phone adapter it was great at the shooting range. It was difficult to zoom in on a bird but once I zoomed in on some branches and leaves I noticed the color was not as bright as looking at it with the naked eye. Using the phone adapter with my iPhone 13 with the different lenses you have to make sure you put the correct phone lens over the hole of the adapter to get a picture image. It was difficult and once I did get the phone situated in the right position it took too much time and the quality of the picture was not that great. For me time is of the essence and it took too long to get my phone situated for a wildlife pic.I was planning on using the scope for a Yellowstone trip and wanted to use my iPhone camera instead of lugging around my DSLR camera and equipment. I think I’m going to choose my DSLR camera over this scope for getting pictures at Yellowstone.For the price, the scope is great for the shooting range but not much else. I’m a little leery as to whether or not this is really made by Gosky because there were no identifying marks or brands on the scope like the listing showed.I will be returning this scope.
11 people found this helpful
KDubKDub –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value!
Needed a spotting scope to help me sight my rifle @ 100 yards or so. Did a lot of looking before I bought another brand with similar specs and pricing (24-72×70 and ~$199, respectively). Unfortunately, I wasn’t pleased with the image quality, particularly at max magnification. After more research, I bought the Gosky 20-60×80 scope for comparison purposes. The first scope had a slight advantage in magnification but a slight deficit in objective lens size and glass. The Gosky touts BAK4 optics while the other scope is BK-7. Boy, did I underestimate this difference. The Gosky image quality is clearly superior and lacks nothing in terms of magnification compared to the other, higher-powered scope. I attached a couple of images for direct comparison. The washed-out image is the original scope at max magnification (72x). The clearer and more color-rich image is the Gosky at 60x magnification. I shot both images from the same tripod mount with my iPhone 8 (max camera zoom) using the digiscope adapter that came with the Gosky. The digiscope adapter is a great addition to the product and just adds to the already solid value proposition, imho. The pics are of the peak of my neighbor’s roof, which is approximately 75 yards away, according to my challenged eyeballs. The great reviews of this scope are legit based on my experience. The other scope had some good attributes (i.e. solid build, nice hard case, etc) but it was lacking where it counted – optics. The Gosky delivered in that respect and is very reasonably priced for what you get. I’m sure it does not perform like a $1500 scope but it’s not priced like one either. Very pleased with this purchase and would definitely recommend.
47 people found this helpful
Spazzmodicus –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can see Target Easley at 100 yards zoomed or unzoomed.
Can see the target easily at 100 yards zoomed or unzoomed. If trying to zero at 200 yards zoomed, it needs to be in bright sunlight or have a spotlight on the target if in shaded areas.
Boom –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good spotting scope
I use this spotting scope all the time with it’s cell phone adapter for my videos. Works great for me.
One person found this helpful
David Falchick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good scope
Good magnification. Use as a spootter scope at the range. Maintains focus
zeth1560 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for 70m archery
I am relatively new to shooting archery at olympic distances, and wanted a scope I could use for practice at 70 meters and the occassional tournament. This scope does the trick! For practice sessions, the phone mount is great…and I can see the target and my shots easily without even moving through my phone’s camera. For tournaments, i have to use the eye piece, which is plenty clear for viewing a 122cm target face. The scope feels rugged enough to last, and the only thing I didn’t care for was the included tripod. But with a 1/4 20 bushing attached, i could easily use a more rugged and adjustable tripod that I already had…so no issues there. Time will ultimately tell how long this scope will hold up, but I feel confident that should be able to get a few years…and my money’s worth…out of it.
7 people found this helpful
Alberto A Franklin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality
Excellent product!
Nic –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product for the price.
This product has preformed better than expected for the purchase price. Used on multiple occasions to view birds and other wildlife. The included small tripod was useful while seated but the addition of a monopod or taller tripod would be recommended as with the field of view it is difficult to steady from a standing position.
James –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It’s complicated…
I’m pleased with the products that arrived… the challenge, for me, is to develop my skills so I can become competent with this gear!
Paul Jacob Morse –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up with phone attachment
Go to the gun range quite often and this makes it easier to keep track of your shot pattern without having to squint to see your groupings. Can also take a pictures in case you wanna brag and need the proof😂
Richard King IVRichard King IV –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Customer Service!
Wind gust knocked over my scope and cracked it. Not Gosky’s fault, however they claim a no questions asked free replacement on their website, so I file a claim. Contacted them via email with my info and BAM! Replacement in the mail the next day!
3 people found this helpful
Kimberley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scope
Husband love it . Thank you for the fast delivery.
D.G.D.G. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Picture taken with iPhone at about 300 yards using the phone holder
Got it to take pictures at long distance. Worked beautifully.
Clint –
4.0 out of 5 stars
The extra money spent was worth it
What ever your use for this spotting scope.You’ll be impressed !!!
Joseph –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overall I think it’s a good value
I’m 68 and my eyes aren’t close to what they once were. I use this spotting scope for target shooting. I typically never shoot beyond 125 yards using 22LR so I can’t offer any insight beyond 125 yards.This scope even at level 30 makes checking my target between shots possible. It’s clear, easy to focus and all I’ll ever need. The one down side in my opinion is the tripod. If your at a range with a very solid bench I’m guessing it’ll work fine. I’m using a card table in the desert and the slightest touch of the table and everything moves. Instead I have a high quality carbon fiber tripod for my dslr that I use alongside the table that works great.I have to add I’ve never used the phone mount so I can’t comment on it’s use-ability.
4 people found this helpful
illusion_c –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful and good quality
Initially I was going to buy a Nikon P1000, with 3,000mm zoom, for my first-grade son to see the moon and stars. And then I bumped into these scopes, which isn’t as powerful as the $1,100 camera, but was powerful enough to impress a first grader for $900 less. I bought it for my son for Christmas. This is a wonderful gift! I am now shopping for a similar product for my nephew for his birthday.
Well designed and quality built. Plan on enjoying it for many years to come. Perfect for smart phones. Simply viewing a very large screen without squintin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for simple allows you to take, store and send photos, movies via mobile phone.
Wouldn’t change a single thing wish I had bought this one years ago. Highly recommend
AdamAdam –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top notch! Excellent quality!!!
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This is a great quality scope set up. It comes with a really nice soft case that has some good padding in it and a Velcro divider to separate your scope and your tripod and the phone attachment. Everything seems like great quality and attaching the phone on and getting it set up was so simple and easy because it isn’t included in the instructions, but I was able to figure it out in about a minute, I think this thing is great and having two zooms one on your phone and one on the scope itself with the phone attachment makes awesome to get a little extra zoom and very good clarity in the video. I was looking at my birdfeeders in my backyard about 20 yards away and was able to focus really easy with the scope and then also when I put the attachment on , I wanted to include pics of the case because I didn’t see any reviews with it so I was kind of wondering when I bought it. I really like the case because I’ll be carrying this in my Northface hiking pack, which also offers protection and I don’t have to carry my expensive canon camera all the time because this lets me use my iPhone With zoom to do videos and pictures, which is amazing. I was kind of skeptical because of some bad reviews but I don’t know how they had issues. Mine arrived in wonderful, excellent condition no damage package really super well and it’s amazing. I wasn’t expecting this much quality for the money but it way exceeded my expectations
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Kindle CustomerKindle Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
OK for Target Shooting – within limits
I bought this to use on the rifle range. I hoped to use this for spotting up to 300 yards, but I knew that the distance might be stretching the capacity of the scope. At the outset, one has to say that there is actually nothing wrong with this scope. The scope appears to be well-made and sturdy. Adjusting the scope for power and focus is easy. The phone mount actually works pretty well. You have to fool around with it to get a good fit on the spotting scope and it takes some patience to get the target centered in the spotting scope so that you can see the image on the camera. But it does work, and the images come out pretty well. I did not modify the images above to enhance them in any way other than to crop them so that I could post them in this review. I didn’t bother to use the included tripod because I had a much sturdier version of my own. The padded case works well and should be substantial enough to protect the scope from damage due to the regular bumps that it will invariably receive. I gave this scope four stars because it does well for the money, but it does not have the quality found in scopes that are far more expensive. If you are intending to use this for the range, be aware that your target distance will determine your degree of satisfaction with this scope. I used spatter targets for my 5.56mm rifle, hoping that the targets would highlight enough for the shots to be seen on the scope. (The 5.56 mm round leaves the same size hole as .22, or .223 rounds – so it is pretty small.) I put the scope on a good solid tripod on a concrete target table. If I was careful not to touch the scope very much I could see the shots at 200 yards pretty well. The photo on the left was taken of a target 200 yards downrange with my iPhone that was attached to the scope. There was a pretty good wind blowing at the range, and the wind affected the scope to the extent that I really had trouble seeing where the rounds impacted. When the wind was calm, of course, the image improved. When I used the scope for my targets at 300 yards, It was nearly impossible to get a clear view of the target because of the wind blowing the spotting scope around. The camera has a quicker eye than I do, and it caught some good shots at 300 yards. As you can see, you can just make out the shots on the spatter target. The targets in the photos are 17 inches in diameter, and the bulls-eye is 3 inches in diameter. The quality of optics really makes a difference. I use a 4.5x14x44 Sig Sauer scope, and the shots on the rifle scope appear clearer than with the spotting scope for 200 yards. If you are shooting at 25-150 yards, I think that this scope will make you happy. At distances greater than that, you have to balance the small dent this makes in your budget against your need to see your shots at greater distances. If you are not going to use splatter-type targets, then scale down your expectations. At the bottom line, this is a well-made spotting scope for the money that will work on the range at reasonable yardage. If you want to get a spotting scope for regular use at 200+ yards, then you will probably have to pay a lot more for a scope that has much clearer optics.
268 people found this helpful
Garfield Norris III –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best value and it works great
This spotting scope is awesome and I don’t know why I didn’t buy this earlier. It’s comparable to scopes that cost 3 to 5 times it’s cost.
Christian F SchmidChristian F Schmid –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value for the Money!
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My bird watching friends recommended spotting scopes that were way out of my price range! Scopes with prices up to $2,500! I decided as a hobbyist birder I would first try an entry level scope. After reading reviews, I decided on the Gosky 20-60X80. Oh my, was I shocked when I received the scope. It is very solid and of a really nice quality, better than I had expected. It is easy to use, has a sharp focus knob and magnification knob. The included bag is a bit tight and hard to get the scope in and out of but the included tabletop tripod is perfectly adequate. I have mounted the scope to a full size tripod I used for DSLR photography so I have more adjustments and can use it on the ground. You can see the photos I took with the included mobile phone adapter (20X scope magnification and 2X iPhone lens). Check out the video of the Downey Woodpeckers. (20X scope magnification 1X iPhone) They were all taken during cloudy weather, so the light was really not great. I guess the only small drawback to this scope is it is good but not great in low light, especially on higher magnification. I find that by putting the phone on the scope makes it much more comfortable than keeping your eye on the eyepiece, especially when waiting for a bird to land on the feeder. I do like the adjustable eyepiece relief. Is it a $2500 scope, no, but for $125 it is a good, solid scope that gives a clear magnified view so I can identify and photograph birds. I bought it as a starter scope, but as a hobbyist I am not sure why I would spend another $1000+ to upgrade to something that is perhaps marginally better, unless perhaps I was a professional.
67 people found this helpful
JG –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product for the money!
Haven’t been to the range yet but resting it at home it appears sufficient. Well made and worth the money!Recommend.
One person found this helpful
Ana –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Spotting Scope Amazing, Phone Adopter Not So Much
Love the spotting scope. I used it to observe the moon. The image is very clear. It works just as described. The phone adopter not so much, it does not come with instructions on how to use the phone adopter. I had to google that information. I was able to align the ring hole to the main camera on my phone. It was extremely difficult to attach to the eyepiece without moving the ring hole out of place. But the worse part was that the adopter wouldn’t securely mount to the eyepiece. I was afraid that it would fall and break my phone. Not sure if I will keep it since the purpose for this purchase was to take pictures of the moon and videos of sunrises and sunsets. Might need to purchase a different phone scope adopter.I subtracted one star due to phone adopter not working as described.
2 people found this helpful
Sandro Daniel Camillo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very powerfull zoom and clear image. It is an amazing product
The product exceeded my expectations. I have done a previous research on it and it was a very good purchase. The only thing that I recommend for whoever buy this scope it is to purchase a professional tripod since the one that came with the package it is just for hunting (if you are laid down on the field or put the scope on a table). A professional tripod will allow you to extract much more from the scope since you will be able to use it on all positions (like seated in a char, or in a adult or child stand up position). Forget about trying to handle it on your hands and watch – that is not possible since the zoom it is too powerfull and very small hand movement will prevent you to have a viewable image. This is not a telescope and it is intend to use to view landscape, far way objects and hunting, however, the image you get it from the Moon is incredible. Have fun !
One person found this helpful
Anthony BussAnthony Buss –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased for archery spotting and exceeded expectations
I bought this for viewing archery targets and while it’s larger than I expected I’m very impressed. The image is clear and focus/zoom controls are easy.Tonight is a cloudy night in the Midwest but I was able to use the included mount to see the moon with it (see picture). Obviously it’s not as effective as a quality telescope but for me this is a definite win.Overall I’m very pleased
Hakim Mentes –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Base magnification great but variable zoom function is pretty useless.
I bought the item a couple of months ago and using regularly. Picture quality is great at base zoom of 20x. But increasing the zoom value to 60x does not make it any better. Therefore if you are on the market for a scope, better purchase a fix but bigger magnification unit.