The Swarovski STC 17x-to-40x Zoom 56mm Spotting Scope.

Featuring small size that allows you to easily take it anywhere, combined with outstanding Swarovski optics, the Swarovski STC 17x-to-40x Zoom Spotting Scope provides an outstanding birding optics option, especially for traveling birders who want the added magnification of a spotting scope. Designed to fit into any backpack or luggage, the STC it is just 10 inches long and weighs less than 35 ounces. Fully equipped with the famous Swarovision technology, the STC provides high-contrast, extra-sharp views of birds to ensure you don’t miss any details.

Innovative coatings provide high light transmission, and the 17x-to-40x zoom eyepiece makes it perfect for viewing birds beyond binocular range. The straight STC model has a 56mm diameter objective lens, and its field-flattener lenses provide distortion-free views from edge to edge. This highly portable spotting scope provides an impressive field of view for a spotting scope – 102 feet at 1,000 yards – with comfortable 20mm eye relief.

The Swarovski STC spotting scope has one-piece waterproof/fogproof construction that includes an integrated 17x-to-40x eyepiece. It comes with a unique removable half shell that allows the user's hand to hold the spotting scope from underneath without interfering with the focus wheel. The half shell also makes it easier to position the STC on a surface without the need to use a tripod, although it has a tripod mount built in.

This Swarovski Compact Spotting Scope provides the same excellent optical quality as the other Swarovski Spotting Scopes, and the comfortable carrying strap adds the perfect finishing touch. It also comes with an objective lens cover, an eyepiece cover, the half shell, and an adapter plate. The straight STC model is also available as the ATC, a similar angled model.

For more information about the Swarovski STC 17x-to-40x Zoom Spotting Scope, see STC 17-40X56 - SWAROVSKI OPTIK