Leica APO-Televid 82 Spotting Scope is ideal for nature viewing, digiscoping, and even as a telephoto lens because of its Compact Yet Sturdy Construction, AquaDura Waterproof Coating, & Stunning Optical Performance! Leica APO-Televid 82 Spotting Scope meshes performance with convenience as it combines stunning optical performance with a compact form factor. Both of these qualities make APO-Televid 82 the perfect choice for digiscoping. Further, you can even convert APO-Televid 82 to a powerful telephoto lens and bring out the creative photographer in you. All you need is a separately provided adapter to convert your spotting scope into the telephoto lens. Our Take on the Leica APO-Televid 82 Spotting Scope: The secret to this enviable optical performance is a combination of apochromatic optics and fluoride glass along with the 82 mm objective. This enhances the total light throughput and, in turn, enhances the viewing experience. With such optics, you will get to view such incredible and high-resolution natural landscape that you will never want to stop viewing through the scope. Along with the previously mentioned optical secrets, some more ingredients add to the beautiful imagery for your craving eyes. The full Multi-Coating and Lecia's proprietory AquaDura protective coating are two such ingredients. These not only enhance the viewing experience, they even make you ready to experience the surroundings while it pours. The AquaDura coating makes the spotting scope water and dust-repellent. Looking at the spotting scope's physical aspects, you will be surprised to know that even though it is incredibly lightweight, it possesses remarkable strength because its exterior is made from magnesium alloy. Along with that, it also possesses black rubber armoring that makes it shock and impact resistant to some extent