Take a hard look at Kowa. Best kept secret in spotters and binos. Your budget will allow for a new TSN-553 15-45X, if compact and lightweight is a priority. You could look for a gently used TSN-883, which is full sized and heavy, but you can't buy a better spotter. Or you could look for a used TSN-773. It's the sweet spot between the other two mentioned. All have spectacular optics, second to none, at a price point 1/2 that of the 3 "alpha" brands.
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