These things are TINY | Swarovski's New ATC and STC Spotting Scopes

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The last time Swarovski introduced a new addition to their spotting scope line, they surprised most of us by going above and beyond the normal limits of spotting scope sizes. The 115 was a welcome addition to the line and really made it feel like they offered a spotting scope for any scenario.
Well… they must have thought differently. The 65mm just wasn’t light and packable enough. Enter the brand new STC and ATC spotting scopes. These are part of a brand-new product line that does not share the modularity of the X line. The specs will tell you that they are light and small, but just wait until you get one in your hands.
At just 2 lb, these are 17-40x56mm and 17-44x56mm spotting scopes that… get this… feature the exact same optical system as the ATX and STX. That includes Swarovision technology. They may not be part of the modular series, but you aren’t sacrificing any quality or clarity in this much smaller package.

[@patrickhanly7458]

Very nice scopes for sure. And a good price point. I am an STX lover and I think the ocular with 65 objective is still quite portable (who taken apart) but that combo would be $1100 more if you were starting from scratch. But someone who already has the STX or ATX is better off adding the 65 objective, IMOHO. Thanks for the great intro vid.

[@xiongxiong2021]

Is there any difference in feel between this kind of telescope and binoculars? Which one will provide a sharper, wider, and more comfortable picture?

[@Browninglover1]

Have you been able to compare them optically side by side with the Kowa compact spotters?

[@Outdoorsmans]

We'll have an update on this soon! Initial impressions are that it won't be much of a contest. ATC/STC are on another level.

[@Outdoorsmans]

We did a comparison for Western Hunter between the STC, Razor 13-39, and Mavin S.2! We did have a Kowa planned to use in this review, but someone bought it right before we shot the video. However, we do mention it in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5KWqKqJbammb6c

[@bosreinier]

What kind of tripod head did you use in this video? Really tiny, I like that.

[@Outdoorsmans]

That's the Outdoorsmans Pan Head! outdoorsmans.com/products/outdoorsmans-pan-head You might like the Micro Pan Head too. outdoorsmans.com/products/outdoorsmans-micro-pan-head

[@bosreinier]

@@Outdoorsmans Is there a way to buy them somewhere in Europe?

[@amagictouch]

How does it stack up to the nl-pure 12x42

[@Outdoorsmans]

Tough to compare binoculars to spotting scopes! But the optical systems are very similar. The idea behind the two product lines is also very similar-tiny form factor, excellent quality, and more portability-oriented features.

[@bigpimpinbig1]

I read you cannot lock it in place to the tripod. There's no anti rotation pin. Is that true? What are your experiences?

[@Outdoorsmans]

Not entirely sure what you mean. These scopes attach with an adapter like any other spotting scope. The only difference is the lack of a "foot" on the bottom.

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

To answer the query no there is no anti rotation pin hole because simply put it’s not needed. This scope is so light and long lenses/ large spotters tend to have the issue more frequently due purely to mass alone. If you torque it up correctly to your tripod plate it shouldn’t budge.

[@dezscott46]

Do think Swarovski made a mistake by not having a decent tripod plate lets see if they rectify this with a mark 2 version. If they do it would be the ideal lightweight scope.

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

I think this is to save weight overall since having a small adapter is more efficient than having a big heavy plate. At this low weight it should be stable enough, and all their promo shows people setting up on packs and not tripods, and that's what that plate accessory is for too, so...

[@dezscott46]

@@mysterioanonymous3206 you could be right at pushing 60 years old my manfrotto 055 carbon tripod feels more like a steel one .just having to rethink the way forward to go lite

[@Outdoorsmans]

Interesting question. As a plate manufacturer, we don't hate it!

[@TourDeMadone]

It was very helpful. If you buy your own, do you buy ATC or STC? Please let me know.

[@Outdoorsmans]

The KZbin guy votes ATC!

[@99problemsbutafishaintone35]

ATC

[@PittedLikeThat21]

Twin spotter bracket? 👀

[@Outdoorsmans]

Unfortunately not. They're just a tiny bit too wide. That was one of our first thoughts too!

[@PittedLikeThat21]

@@Outdoorsmans lame! Thanks for the review!

[@WesterlyWilderness]

any idea of waterproofness ?

[@Outdoorsmans]

Fully waterproof to 13 ft submersion

[@WesterlyWilderness]

@@Outdoorsmans thanks mate ! just seen this reply lol

[@85ZERO17]

YOURE NOT GIVING UP A SINGLE BIT OF BRIGHTNESS

[@85ZERO17]

YOURE JUST GONNA HAVE A 56mm OBJECTIVE LENSE….SO THEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE DARKER IN SOME SCENARIOS

[@Outdoorsmans]

*LENS

[@85ZERO17]

@@Outdoorsmans THATS WHY YOURE THE EXPERT

[@GM-bq6zo]

The kowa tsn 88mm is not much more expensive than these 56mms...

[@Outdoorsmans]

$1200 more seems like quite a bit more expensive. That's definitely in a different category of scope, too. If you bought the body without an eyepiece, I guess it would be pretty close!

[@GM-bq6zo]

@@Outdoorsmans in the uk the swarovski atc is £2000, the kowa tsn 883 is £2300. 56mm vs 88mm.

[@Outdoorsmans]

@@GM-bq6zo In the US it's around $2500 just for the body of the Kowa 883. With the eyepiece, it's $3600+

[@birdview9363]

The sharp point of the atc is very small, so if you have a bird sharp,for example, and he is coming towards you just a little you have to recorrect, for my opinion not usefull...