On off-road walking trails you’re often limited in the amount of equipment that you can carry over long distances. The one compromise you do not want to make is in viewing performance – here the PF-65 range is the perfect answer. These spotting scopes were designed with light weight and compact specifications as a high priority. However, you can still expect the best, such as an ED objective lens, SMC lens coatings and a magnesium alloy body. The PENTAX angled PF-65EDAII spotting scope features a 45-degree slanted lens barrel for comfortable viewing in just about any situation. This scope is designed for high-precision outdoor viewing, along with enhanced optical quality which provides truer color tones. With porro-prism optics and a 65mm objective lens with extra-low dispersion optical elements, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images. Viewing in inclement weather won't be a problem as the PF-65EDAII is waterproof and nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6).
On off-road walking trails you’re often limited in the amount of equipment that you can carry over long distances. The one compromise you do not want to make is in viewing performance – here the PF-65 range is the perfect answer. These spotting scopes were designed with light weight and compact specifications as a high priority. However, you can still expect the best, such as an ED objective lens, SMC lens coatings and a magnesium alloy body. The PENTAX angled PF-65EDAII spotting scope features a 45-degree slanted lens barrel for comfortable viewing in just about any situation. This scope is designed for high-precision outdoor viewing, along with enhanced optical quality which provides truer color tones. With porro-prism optics and a 65mm objective lens with extra-low dispersion optical elements, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images. Viewing in inclement weather won't be a problem as the PF-65EDAII is waterproof and nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6).
On off-road walking trails you’re often limited in the amount of equipment that you can carry over long distances. The one compromise you do not want to make is in viewing performance – here the PF-65 range is the perfect answer. These spotting scopes were designed with light weight and compact specifications as a high priority. However, you can still expect the best, such as an ED objective lens, SMC lens coatings and a magnesium alloy body. The PENTAX angled PF-65EDAII spotting scope features a 45-degree slanted lens barrel for comfortable viewing in just about any situation. This scope is designed for high-precision outdoor viewing, along with enhanced optical quality which provides truer color tones. With porro-prism optics and a 65mm objective lens with extra-low dispersion optical elements, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images. Viewing in inclement weather won't be a problem as the PF-65EDAII is waterproof and nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6).
On off-road walking trails you’re often limited in the amount of equipment that you can carry over long distances. The one compromise you do not want to make is in viewing performance – here the PF-65 range is the perfect answer. These spotting scopes were designed with light weight and compact specifications as a high priority. However, you can still expect the best, such as an ED objective lens, SMC lens coatings and a magnesium alloy body. The PENTAX angled PF-65EDAII spotting scope features a 45-degree slanted lens barrel for comfortable viewing in just about any situation. This scope is designed for high-precision outdoor viewing, along with enhanced optical quality which provides truer color tones. With porro-prism optics and a 65mm objective lens with extra-low dispersion optical elements, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images. Viewing in inclement weather won't be a problem as the PF-65EDAII is waterproof and nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6).
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PENTAX 70966 PF-65EDII Porro Prism Direct View Spotting Scope Effective Diameter 2.6 inches (65 mm)
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I had this spotting scope many years ago and later regretted letting it go, so I repurchased it recently, and was not disappointed to see it was as good as I remembered. I already had a nice 8-24mm zoom lens for it and it makes a great compact, travel scope. Optically, it's a very good performer (as an Astronomer, I had to turn it onto Epsilon Lyra which showed the tight components split quite reasonably with a Nagler 2-4mm zoom lens). I took this and a light-weight tripod to the top of Enchanted Rock where I got fantastic views of the Hill Country. Not all 1.25 eyepieces are necessarily going to come to focus with this scope - my 8-24mm Hyperion Zoom only just barely focusses to infinity, so a bit more in-focus travel would be desirable, but that's a small quip.
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I bought this over 2 years ago from Adorama (good service by the way) and very satisfied. I am a very advanced astronomy buff so have very high standards for my equipment. My favorite eyepieces for astronomy are Pentax (have full set) and since they are a perfect match for this scope the choice was obvious. Advantages.....the scope is sealed and nitrogen filled to prevent internal dewing. It has ED glass and the eyepieces have the same nitrogen fill and ED glass. Nice that you can change out the eyepieces and not have to worry about moisture getting into the scope or eyepieces. But if you don't want to use the Pentax eyepieces that is fine since the scope takes any standard 1 1/4" astronomy eyepiece and I have tried many brands and all work fine. I like the angled ... MoreI bought this over 2 years ago from Adorama (good service by the way) and very satisfied. I am a very advanced astronomy buff so have very high standards for my equipment. My favorite eyepieces for astronomy are Pentax (have full set) and since they are a perfect match for this scope the choice was obvious. Advantages.....the scope is sealed and nitrogen filled to prevent internal dewing. It has ED glass and the eyepieces have the same nitrogen fill and ED glass. Nice that you can change out the eyepieces and not have to worry about moisture getting into the scope or eyepieces. But if you don't want to use the Pentax eyepieces that is fine since the scope takes any standard 1 1/4" astronomy eyepiece and I have tried many brands and all work fine. I like the angled version since I can lock it on a subject and have people of different heights look through the scope easily. The straight model isn't as convenient for that but you may find the straight version is a bit faster to find the subject.I chose the 65mm version rather than the 80 to save weight. The 80mm scopes are falling out of favor for a lot of people who don't like all the weight and bulk. The 65 easily fits into a day pack or over your shoulder and since you don't need a extra heavy duty tripod you save weight there also. I would only consider the larger aperture scopes if you plan on doing a lot of viewing in very dim lighting....I find if you just put a lower power eyepiece on the scope you will have no problem even in darker conditions. By the way I also have used the scope for bench rest target shooting and it works great.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I am a very advanced astronomer and appreciate fine optics. I needed a spotting scope for non astronomy purposes and already had a full set of the excellent Pentax eyepieces (5-40mm) including their 8-24mm zoom that is used with my telescopes. Since the spotting scope was designed to use those same eyepieces it was a natural progression. I already have a very fine 85mm APO refractor so my main priority was to get a light, small but excellent spotting scope that was much lighter than that other scope. The 65 is ideal and for terrestrial, bird watching, etc. there is rarely a need to get a larger aperture with the current state of the optics providing a very bright image. I am also a backpacker so it is delightful to be able to put not only the spotting scope in my ... MoreI am a very advanced astronomer and appreciate fine optics. I needed a spotting scope for non astronomy purposes and already had a full set of the excellent Pentax eyepieces (5-40mm) including their 8-24mm zoom that is used with my telescopes. Since the spotting scope was designed to use those same eyepieces it was a natural progression. I already have a very fine 85mm APO refractor so my main priority was to get a light, small but excellent spotting scope that was much lighter than that other scope. The 65 is ideal and for terrestrial, bird watching, etc. there is rarely a need to get a larger aperture with the current state of the optics providing a very bright image. I am also a backpacker so it is delightful to be able to put not only the spotting scope in my pack but also the light Pentax tripod I got with it. I also tried a wide assortment of other eyepieces with it...plossls worked great and if weight was the absolute issue they would be my first choice over the heavier Pentax eyepieces. I got the scope with an included Pentax tripod which turned out to be a very high quality one perfectly suited for spotting use. I have run it up to quite high powers and it still gives good images although of course that is limited by the aperture and the prism which on very high magnifications over 100x will not quite match what you can get with a mirrored diagonal...but they are no good for a spotting scope.
| Objective Lens Diameter | 65mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4m |
| Weatherproofing | Waterproof and fogproof |
| Dimensions | 270 x 120 x 85mmmm |
PENTAX 70966 PF-65EDII Porro Prism Direct View Spotting Scope Effective Diameter 2.6 inches (65 mm)
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I had this spotting scope many years ago and later regretted letting it go, so I repurchased it recently, and was not disappointed to see it was as good as I remembered. I already had a nice 8-24mm zoom lens for it and it makes a great compact, travel scope. Optically, it's a very good performer (as an Astronomer, I had to turn it onto Epsilon Lyra which showed the tight components split quite reasonably with a Nagler 2-4mm zoom lens). I took this and a light-weight tripod to the top of Enchanted Rock where I got fantastic views of the Hill Country. Not all 1.25 eyepieces are necessarily going to come to focus with this scope - my 8-24mm Hyperion Zoom only just barely focusses to infinity, so a bit more in-focus travel would be desirable, but that's a small quip.
I bought this over 2 years ago from Adorama (good service by the way) and very satisfied. I am a very advanced astronomy buff so have very high standards for my equipment. My favorite eyepieces for astronomy are Pentax (have full set) and since they are a perfect match for this scope the choice was obvious. Advantages.....the scope is sealed and nitrogen filled to prevent internal dewing. It has ED glass and the eyepieces have the same nitrogen fill and ED glass. Nice that you can change out the eyepieces and not have to worry about moisture getting into the scope or eyepieces. But if you don't want to use the Pentax eyepieces that is fine since the scope takes any standard 1 1/4" astronomy eyepiece and I have tried many brands and all work fine. I like the angled ... MoreI bought this over 2 years ago from Adorama (good service by the way) and very satisfied. I am a very advanced astronomy buff so have very high standards for my equipment. My favorite eyepieces for astronomy are Pentax (have full set) and since they are a perfect match for this scope the choice was obvious. Advantages.....the scope is sealed and nitrogen filled to prevent internal dewing. It has ED glass and the eyepieces have the same nitrogen fill and ED glass. Nice that you can change out the eyepieces and not have to worry about moisture getting into the scope or eyepieces. But if you don't want to use the Pentax eyepieces that is fine since the scope takes any standard 1 1/4" astronomy eyepiece and I have tried many brands and all work fine. I like the angled version since I can lock it on a subject and have people of different heights look through the scope easily. The straight model isn't as convenient for that but you may find the straight version is a bit faster to find the subject.I chose the 65mm version rather than the 80 to save weight. The 80mm scopes are falling out of favor for a lot of people who don't like all the weight and bulk. The 65 easily fits into a day pack or over your shoulder and since you don't need a extra heavy duty tripod you save weight there also. I would only consider the larger aperture scopes if you plan on doing a lot of viewing in very dim lighting....I find if you just put a lower power eyepiece on the scope you will have no problem even in darker conditions. By the way I also have used the scope for bench rest target shooting and it works great.
I am a very advanced astronomer and appreciate fine optics. I needed a spotting scope for non astronomy purposes and already had a full set of the excellent Pentax eyepieces (5-40mm) including their 8-24mm zoom that is used with my telescopes. Since the spotting scope was designed to use those same eyepieces it was a natural progression. I already have a very fine 85mm APO refractor so my main priority was to get a light, small but excellent spotting scope that was much lighter than that other scope. The 65 is ideal and for terrestrial, bird watching, etc. there is rarely a need to get a larger aperture with the current state of the optics providing a very bright image. I am also a backpacker so it is delightful to be able to put not only the spotting scope in my ... MoreI am a very advanced astronomer and appreciate fine optics. I needed a spotting scope for non astronomy purposes and already had a full set of the excellent Pentax eyepieces (5-40mm) including their 8-24mm zoom that is used with my telescopes. Since the spotting scope was designed to use those same eyepieces it was a natural progression. I already have a very fine 85mm APO refractor so my main priority was to get a light, small but excellent spotting scope that was much lighter than that other scope. The 65 is ideal and for terrestrial, bird watching, etc. there is rarely a need to get a larger aperture with the current state of the optics providing a very bright image. I am also a backpacker so it is delightful to be able to put not only the spotting scope in my pack but also the light Pentax tripod I got with it. I also tried a wide assortment of other eyepieces with it...plossls worked great and if weight was the absolute issue they would be my first choice over the heavier Pentax eyepieces. I got the scope with an included Pentax tripod which turned out to be a very high quality one perfectly suited for spotting use. I have run it up to quite high powers and it still gives good images although of course that is limited by the aperture and the prism which on very high magnifications over 100x will not quite match what you can get with a mirrored diagonal...but they are no good for a spotting scope.
I am a professional photographer and also a astrophotographer so have extensive knowledge of optics.I was look for a spotting scope that had good optics, sealed against water, tough AND light. I use this for wildlife and also target shooting. I already have a Televue 85 APO refractor which in my comparisons optically beat ALL of the spotting scopes including the very highest priced spread. But it had two issues...very heavy and not sealed against moisture. This isn't an issue for astrophotography but it is for my intended purposes. I also considered the 80mm versions of various brands including Pentax but they all were just to heavy/bulky. For 90% of day time viewing you don't need a bigger aperture and carrying that extra weight and bulk around gets very tiring. I ... MoreI am a professional photographer and also a astrophotographer so have extensive knowledge of optics.I was look for a spotting scope that had good optics, sealed against water, tough AND light. I use this for wildlife and also target shooting. I already have a Televue 85 APO refractor which in my comparisons optically beat ALL of the spotting scopes including the very highest priced spread. But it had two issues...very heavy and not sealed against moisture. This isn't an issue for astrophotography but it is for my intended purposes. I also considered the 80mm versions of various brands including Pentax but they all were just to heavy/bulky. For 90% of day time viewing you don't need a bigger aperture and carrying that extra weight and bulk around gets very tiring. I did some optic tests and the little Pentax passed with flying colors (actually no colors). The big selling point was that it used all of my complete set of Pentax eyepieces which I use with my astronomomy telescopes. All seven of those (5.2 to 28mm) work fine plus my 8-24mm zoom. My favorite is my trusty and beloved 8-24mm Pentax zoom eyepiece. The ability to zoom in and out and maintain the same focus (par focal) is an advantage. I also compared that eyepiece to the more recent Pentax zoom but found the 8-24 better optics in my case. I wear glasses and the much poorer eye relief of the newer zoom also was a major hit. I haven't found any negatives about the scope but the included case will fit all the Pentax eyepieces except the huge 8-24mm so you may need to remove it if that is an issue. I also tried a few of my old Plossl astronomy eyepieces and they all worked fine too...in fact one of those light plossls might be a great choice over the heavier Pentax if your ultimate goal is to get a light spotting scope setup. But don't forget that the Pentax eyepieces and scope are all sealed against moisture and water whereas the Plossls aren't. The price through B&H was decidedly better than anywhere else and they included a Pentax fluid head tripod for free. I figured that tripod (supposedly retail of $$) would be another piece of junk to add to my junk tripods but turned out to be a VERY nice tripod for its intended purpose. I don't know if I would put my heavier medium format cameras and big lens on it but for the spotting scope or a light camera it would be a great choice. By the way...the Pentax scope is not grey market and is made in Japan....I was expecting it to be sourced from China so that was a pleasant surprise.The slip on case has some neat features like a pocket for the lens cap to hold the case open, velcro to hold various flaps in place.B&H delivered the exact product I asked for in record time (5 days one less than quoted). I had previously tried to buy the same thing from another vendor who shipped an old version of the straight through scope but at the new and more expensive price of the angled version II. I returned it and decided that would not be a good company to deal with. So...kudos to B&H.
This is very nice birding scope. Sharp optics. Very smooth close focusing. Small, light weight. Inert gas sealed for all weather use. I already have many 1.25" quality eyepieces so having the 1.25" focusing tube is great. I compared it to the 80mm Meopta Meopro. The view was spectacular with it's fluorite objective lens. More contrast, sharpness and color definition.But.... with the Pentax's fine optics, size, light weight and half as expensive as the Meopta that sealed the deal. I can easily take it up mountains with a good light weight tripod. Not so with the big heavy Meopta. If you're not planning on moving a spotter around much and have the beans go for the Meopta. It's a fantastic scope. Everyone I meet birding asks me what the Pentax is they're so impressed ... MoreThis is very nice birding scope. Sharp optics. Very smooth close focusing. Small, light weight. Inert gas sealed for all weather use. I already have many 1.25" quality eyepieces so having the 1.25" focusing tube is great. I compared it to the 80mm Meopta Meopro. The view was spectacular with it's fluorite objective lens. More contrast, sharpness and color definition.But.... with the Pentax's fine optics, size, light weight and half as expensive as the Meopta that sealed the deal. I can easily take it up mountains with a good light weight tripod. Not so with the big heavy Meopta. If you're not planning on moving a spotter around much and have the beans go for the Meopta. It's a fantastic scope. Everyone I meet birding asks me what the Pentax is they're so impressed by the view. If you're looking for a quality small lightweight spotter don't look any further.I recommend Televue eyepieces. The DeLite line are great with it. The Televue 8mm to 24mm zoom gives 16X to 48X. The scopes focal length is 390mm. So simply divide the eyepieces focal length into 390 to get the power.I hope this review helped you out in your search for a spotting scope.
This is a very nice scope. I paired it with a tripod that was too heavy, so lost some of the benefit of the light weight. I also had eye relief problems with my glasses and the eyepiece: common for me and scopes, and I don't know why.Most important, the Lens rental system worked amazingly well. It came on time, was well packaged and easy to return (Just keep all the boxes everything came in) and the instructions were clear. I use a scope so rarely that I am now considering only renting rather than trying to buy one.
I bought the first version of this when my 80 mm was stolen. Optics as good as anything. Very portable and waterproof. Zoom kit is a waste for birding. A 30 mm fixed eyepiece is best. The expensive one, not the cheap one. Pentax uses better, wider astronomical eyepieces than other mfrs. Angled is usable by wider range of people height without adjusting tripod.
An ED spottingscope with possibility to use astronomical 1,25" eyepieces: that's the reason I bought it.And it didn't make me dissapointed. Compact size, nice design and with excellent image quality.I mainly use it with Meade 5000 26mm plössl and Baader Hyperion 13mm eyepieces(15 resp. 30x).The color correction is good and even at higher magnifications false colors are very absent.I have hard to find anything negative with this scope and would buy it again.Highly recommended.
Pentax PF-65EDA II Spotting Scope I have been shopping for a spotting scope for over a year and I have not been satisfied with any of the sporting optics. They all have milky or grainy images. In researching the outdoor forums, many people sung the praises of this spotting scope from Pentax. This model is everything I thought it would be and more. It is small and light but the ED glass makes the most of every ounce. With its angled eyepiece mount and rotating collar, I have more viewing flexibility I could have hoped for. The Pentax scopes use standard 1 astronomical eyepieces which opens me up to a huge range of viewing products. All of the other sporting optics wanted to lock me into a proprietary eyepiece mount which might or might not support my digiscoping ... MorePentax PF-65EDA II Spotting Scope I have been shopping for a spotting scope for over a year and I have not been satisfied with any of the sporting optics. They all have milky or grainy images. In researching the outdoor forums, many people sung the praises of this spotting scope from Pentax. This model is everything I thought it would be and more. It is small and light but the ED glass makes the most of every ounce. With its angled eyepiece mount and rotating collar, I have more viewing flexibility I could have hoped for. The Pentax scopes use standard 1 astronomical eyepieces which opens me up to a huge range of viewing products. All of the other sporting optics wanted to lock me into a proprietary eyepiece mount which might or might not support my digiscoping needs. With 1 standard mount, I was able to locate camera adapters for my micro four thirds camera. I bought this Pentax scope bare and purchased a separate fixed eyepiece for digiscoping. I will probably add a zoom eyepiece for field work at a later time (and I will have a huge selection to choose from). Well done Pentax and B&H Photo!
I use it for viewing wildlife mainly. I bought this scope based on the rave reviews I read about it's sharpness, resolution and optical clarity. I am very disappointed in all of the above qualities. It does not meet my expectations. I have many camera lenses that are far superior in quality, although lacking in the high magnification. I have a Pentax 6x7 cm camera body that was brand new but defective from the factory at the get-go. I took it to a repairman who adjusted the film plane to get into focus. I wonder If I got another Pentax lemon due to their lax quality control. This scope is made with ED glass, and so is the XW ED eyepiece. It's top dollar optics, but the performance is not. It should be sharp as a tack, but the image is modest at best. I'd call it ... MoreI use it for viewing wildlife mainly. I bought this scope based on the rave reviews I read about it's sharpness, resolution and optical clarity. I am very disappointed in all of the above qualities. It does not meet my expectations. I have many camera lenses that are far superior in quality, although lacking in the high magnification. I have a Pentax 6x7 cm camera body that was brand new but defective from the factory at the get-go. I took it to a repairman who adjusted the film plane to get into focus. I wonder If I got another Pentax lemon due to their lax quality control. This scope is made with ED glass, and so is the XW ED eyepiece. It's top dollar optics, but the performance is not. It should be sharp as a tack, but the image is modest at best. I'd call it muddy, dull, low contrast and in no way pleasing. Sure, it's better than a $100 Celestron piece of junk; but that's not saying much. I will complain to Pentax; probably will ship it back to them and ask them to either make it better or refund my $.
| Objective Lens Diameter | 65mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4m |
| Weatherproofing | Waterproof and fogproof |
| Dimensions | 270 x 120 x 85mmmm |
