Pros:
Comfortable Eyepiece, Easy to set up, Good resolution, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Cons:
Tripod a little flimsy
Best Uses:
Astronomy, Bright Conditions, Comes with strong case, Good for traveling
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
A small scope that is very portable and easy to set up. Takes high magnification well. Has a well made focuser. Very precise. I used a 4mm Lanthanum eyepiece with no breakdown of images. I like this scope much better than my eight inch reflector. The 80 SF is well made. Vixen makes quality products.