Vanguard Vesta Spotting Scope Kits Include Spotting Scope, Tabletop Tripod

Great value for an incredible experience! The first thing that struck me when opening my new Vesta 560A spotting scope was how compact and lightweight it is. The titanium outer coating feels quite nice, and looks amazing as well. I especially like the tripod set-up. It was a cinche to find a nice spot off the trail I was on and set up at a table for some bird-watching across the lake. The picture was clear and bright, and the placement of the focus is in the perfect spot. Overall I am very satisfied with the purchase, and look forward to many more experiences outdoors with my 560A. Thank you Vanguard for making a spotting scope that fits within my budget!

I bought this for an antelope hunt in Wyoming and didn't want to drop 1K on a fancy scope. It's small and compact so can be hand held as well. Optics blur at high magnification, but actually worked well.

I bought this spotting scope to use for both bird watching and deer hunting. The scope arrived in 2 days, even though Amazon said it would be a week. Very pleasantly surprised! Opening the box, everything was neatly packed inside the included carry case.The table-top tripod was extremely quick to setup. Adjustments to the tripod were intuitive and easy to accomplish. This tripod will not work in the field – it is too small. But works great off a table or bench. The scope itself will mount to any other tripod with a standard top.The eye relief cover screws on so it will not fall off accidentally. I am not sure if I like this feature (as opposed to one that would just click on / off) as the additional time required. Using it while scouting game will let me know. The large front cap just snaps on / off like a camera lens cap. I will be putting a band on my cap so I don’t lose it while walking.Viewing through the eyepiece, the image is very crisp and clear. Light collection is good and observing has been easy in the early morning / late evening hour. The view will change focus as you change power. Focus is very quickly refined with the ergonomically placed focal knob. The little focus loss I have experienced when zooming is very acceptable, especially considering the scope’s pricepoint.I have used larger, much more expensive spotting scopes (up to 60x power). However, this one is small and light enough that carrying it on a long hike will not prove unnecessarily heavy or bulky.One note about opening the package There was a smell, I suspected this was off-gassing from the plastic and case. After about a day, the smell went away....similar to how that “new car smell” goes away when you get a new car. The scope just needed to air out a little while.I recommend this scope to others looking for a clear, easily portable spotting scope. Very happy this meets my needs without having to spend a fortune!

Great optics. Clear view. Easy to use and set up. Very stable tripod and light enough to carry along anywhere. Compact enough to store in my back seat in the accompanying case for wildlife viewing on the go. Even my 11 year old enjoys using it on hikes and drives.Solid construction. The cap on the lens is secure like a camera lens instead of those rubber ones that always fall off. The other end is a screw on one, again, providing security when lugging it around.

Nice crisp, clear optics - big upgrade from more basic scope we had. The sun shade was a really nice feature. The tripod is good and easy to use and we were very impressed with the case. It's much much nicer than you'd expect for this type of product. I feel good about taking this out and about now because it's very well padded and the zippers are good quality. Overall, great buy.

The media could not be loaded. I would highly recommend not getting this Scope as it lasted about 2 years of very light use and now it's unusable.Something broke lose inside the scope and the tripod snapped in half. I did not drop this and it seems to be made very cheap. I tossed it in the trash and will think about more durable options.

This is a very nice scope. It is compact, lightweight and easy to pack and carry with you. It would be a very good scope for air rifle or small caliber competitions. I have a neighbor across a valley that is about 2 1/2 miles away. While there is no way I can read the license plate, I can tell you the color and if it is a ford, Chevy etc vehicle in the drive way. This is a great scope for the money.

First impression is that the scope and the tripod are very well built for the value. I initially focused on a target around 200 yards and found it easy to focus and adjust. The position lock on the tripod works easily and is solid. The optic appear clear throughout the FOV, even at that distance. I would recommend this kit and am impressed with the quality for the value.