Upland Optics Perception HD 20-60x60mm Spotting Scope Review

The Uplands Optics Perception 20-60x60mm is truly a spotting scope to behold.

Don’t be too surprised when you find yourself in love with this scope.

It caught my interest the moment I lay my eyes on it and when I took it for a test drive, I was hooked.

The design, color, and features are truly amazing. In a nutshell, let me break it down to you what to expect with this scope.

Firstly, the scope spots superior optics that deliver exceptionally bright and clear images. The BaK-4 prisms and the extra-low dispersion glass combined with multicoated lenses offer you the ultimate viewing experience.

Don’t expect to see any color fringing when looking through this spotting scope, the ED glass ensures that the images, no matter how far they are, appear clear, sharp, and bright.

Another great thing about this spotting scope is that it is built to withstand extreme conditions and to last long. I am not saying that it is impervious to damage, but with good care, you can use this scope for years to come.

Another amazing feature is the objective lens. This scope sports a 60mm objective lens. And with such a big lens, keep track of a moving target should be as easy as pie. But a big lens also means that the scope is big and heavy.

You cannot use this spotting scope without a tripod particularly if your hunting expedition is going to take hours. To some hunters, this might seem like a huge disadvantage. But once you see what it can do in the field, the size and weight might seem trivial.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Features and Benefits

Optics Quality

The Perception 60mm scope delivers clear and sharp images because it uses ED glass which helps remove chromatic aberration. And the multicoated lenses optimize light transmission delivering crisp clear viewing even in low lighting conditions.

It has BaK-4 prisms which also play a part in delivering clear viewing while eliminating color fringing.

And with 20-60x magnification, you are able to hit your target even though it’s more than 1000 yards away.

In addition to all these, the Perception has an eye relief 15-21mm, which is adequate for people who wear glasses.

Solid Construction

The Perception 60mm spotting scope is made of waterproof materials. So you can take it out in the rain and you don’t have to worry about water damage.

It is also fog proof, which is great because that means you can use it without a problem in bad weather conditions and it won’t fog.

Accessories

This scope comes with extras including a carrying case, lens protectors, lens cloth, and neck strap. All of which you’ll find to be useful especially when you are out hunting.

Alternative Products

The Vortex Razor RZR-A1 HD 20-60×85 spotting scope is an 85mm porro prism scope designed for serious hunters. The large objective lens and 20-60x magnification enable you to hit at a target that is over 1000 yards away.

The Vortex Razor has an angular design which makes it easy to use when sitting or lying. And this is helpful particularly if you don’t have a tripod. The body is well built. It’s sturdy and durable. And it is designed for waterproof and fog-proof performance.

Features and Benefits:

• 85mm objective lens for bright and clear views
• Multicoated lenses and ED glass to eliminate color fringing and deliver clear visuals no matter the time of day
• Angular design for flexible viewing
• 20-60x magnification for long-distance shooting
• Solid construct that is waterproof and fog proof
• Made of durable materials
• Comes with a quality carrying case

Vortex Razor HD Spotting Scope:

I have used the Leupold 53756 Mark 4 12-40×60 before to hunt elk and I had a wonderful experience with it. What stood out for me was the clarity of the images.

This is a 60mm spotting scope and that means there is more light entering the scope, which means sharper and clearer images. This is a scope you can use in poor lighting conditions and you won’t have a problem seeing your target.

Even when you crank up the magnification to 40x, the images don’t appear fuzzy, which is an issue you might notice when you increase the magnification of the Perception to 60x.

The Leupold Mark has a solid build. It’s designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and it also fog proof and shockproof.

Features and Benefits:

• Waterproof, shockproof, and fog proof construction
• 60mm objective lens for clear, sharp, and bright views even in low light
• 12-40x magnification for long-range shooting
• Multicoated lenses for clear viewing
• BaK- prisms to eliminate edge distortion
• Comes with a built-in tripod adapter

If you are on a budget and looking for a quality spotting scope, consider the Praktica MH206060B Hydan 20-60×60 spotting scope. It has a large objective lens and 20-60x that allows you to see your target in great clarity despite the distance.

The Hydan uses multicoated lenses to ensure that images are always clear and sharp at all ranges. It is also nitrogen purged to ensure that it doesn’t fog no matter the weather condition.

It has an eye relief of 16mm, which is adequate for glass wearers. And a close focus distance of 5 meters.

Features and Benefits:

• 60mm objective lens for sharper and clearer viewing
• 20-60x magnification for long-range shooting
• 16mm eye relief, which is adequate for glass wearers
• Waterproof and fog proof construction
• Angular design for easy and comfortable viewing
• Multicoated lenses for sharp views
• Close focus distance of 5 meters
• Come with a 25-year warranty

Celestron produces some pretty good scopes and so when I tried the Celestron 52332 TrailSeeker 20-60×80 it performed as I expected. It is a pretty slick and powerful 80mm scope that allows you to see things in great detail no matter how far they are.

Aside from that, the Celestron Trailerseeker uses multicoated lenses for bright, clear, and sharp viewing. I really like the dual focusing system as it allows you to quickly and easily focus on your target such that even though it is moving, you never lose sight of it.

And as you would expect for a high-quality scope, the Celestron Trailseeker spotting scope has a solid build that is waterproof and fog proof.

Features and Benefits:

• 20-60x magnification for long-range viewing and shooting
• 80mm objective lens that enables you to see images clearly at all ranges
• Solid construction that is waterproof and fog proof
• Multicoated lenses for sharp and clear viewing even in dim conditions
• Fast focusing mechanism to help you keep track of moving targets
• Comes with a rotating tripod

Conclusion

When you look for a spotting scope for hunting elk or any other big game, you need to look out for features like the optics, build, and image clarity. Some spotting scopes deliver very high-images, particularly those with large objective lenses.

And many of them use multicoated lenses to ensure that your views are clear and sharp at all ranges.

So when I compared the Uplands Optics Perception 60mm spotting scope with other similar quality scopes, it basically delivers the same performance. And while the prices of the scopes vary, I found the Perception to be affordable.

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