Celestron Ultima 80 20 to 60x80 Straight Spotting Scope

Celestron Ultima 80 20 to 60x80 Straight Spotting Scope



Product Features
►Multi-coated optics for a clear view
►Zoom eyepiece for 20-60x magnification
►Straight through viewing angle
►Sight tube for quick targeting

Technical Details
Model: 52254
device_type: Spotting scope
Camera Magnify Power: 20-60
Objective Lens Diameter: 80 millimeters
Eye Relief: 18 millimeters

Product Description
The Ultima 80mm offers a step up in aperture from the 65mm, offering 50% brighter images. The 80mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and it comes standard with a 20-60x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. You'll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting. The green metal optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor enthusiast.

Customer Reviews

►This is a great spotting scope for the money. It has a nice field of view and excellent optics. I have used it for both birding and wildlife and find that it works equally well for both. It is minimally useful for celestial viewing. The included carrying case makes it convenient for field use and the lifetime waranty cannot be beat. Highly recommend.

By Hiker

►I use this scope on an almost daily basis for competive archery or for checking surf conditions at the beach. Easily assembled, water-proof and packing a lifetime warranty from Celestron in Torrance, CA the ultima 80 is a great scope for competive archery, shooting, nature & bird watching or urban sightseeing. I own both the straight and 45 degree angled model and have matched both with the Slik Pro 700DX AMT tripod that is rock solid stable and can easily hold 15 pounds with a detatchable quick release. An excellent combination for long range viewing in windy conditions. At 90 meters I can zoom in to just the gold ring on the target to refine my shots.

The scope itself is very well made, optically bright and forgiving for those of us who are very nearsighted and must wear glasses. The scope comes very well packaged with the eyepiece in its own small case inside the main box. Both lense caps are provided. An over the shoulder nylon case is also provided. These scopes provide excellent performance for the dollar. Enjoy!!!

By Michael J

Alpen 15-45x60 w/45 deg. eye piece, wtrpf Spotting Scope

Alpen 15-45x60 w/45 deg. eye piece, wtrpf Spotting Scope



Product Features
►15-45x zoom magnification with multi-coated optics for a bright image
►45 degree eye piece for easy viewing when standing
►Waterproof / Fogproof - Nitrogen filled body design
►Retractable sunshade and rubber armored design
►Table top tripod and nylon case

Product Description
This Alpen 15-45x60 zoom spotting scope features a 45 degree eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provide a great combination of convenience and optical performance. This model has 15-45x magnification which provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs only 28 ounces. The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the BAK4 multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image and the rubber armoring provides shock resistance. Great for back country use, bench rest, or just viewing in your back yard. Comes with small table top tripod and durable carrying case. Backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Customer Reviews

►First, don't be fooled by the product image now offered by Amazon; this is indeed the model 728 with 45-degree eyepiece; Amazon pictures the similar model 725 with straight-through viewing. I use a spotting scope for birding, and I've been quite content with my trusty Bushnell Spacemaster (vintage 1992). But in preparation for a vacation that involves international airline flight I wanted a lightweight alternative. If I had unlimited financial resources I might have considered a few of the big-ticket products with impressive reviews, but money IS an object. But so is quality, and I knew I wanted a BAK-4 prism, multi-coated lenses (of course I would have preferred fully multi-coated), waterproof construction, compact design, light weight, and reasonably good close focus. The Alpen 728 specifications looked good, and I took a chance. I'm glad I did. This scope weighs less than two pounds, is quite compact, has a nice retractable sunshade, and delivers very good optical performance (especially when used in the range from 15X to about 30X). Light transmission is quite satisfactory below 30X, as is color rendition. I get a good sharp image. I can focus to less than 25 feet. The 18mm eye relief at 15X is quite sufficient for those of us who wear glasses, and even at 45X (with 15mm eye relief) it's still usable. The 45-degree eyepiece does facilitate shared viewing, and perhaps most importantly allows the use of a shorter tripod. I even like the threaded eyepiece cover. The cloth case is a nice touch; I'm not sure I'll ever use the tabletop tripod, but it looks like it would work for those who do use such a support. I'm not sure that sentiment will permit me me to replace the Spacemaster as my primary birding scope, but I feel quite confident that the Alpen 728 will see its share of use, even when airline travel isn't involved.

By Hunter

►I purchased this for fita archery too, but also use it for stargazing. The image gets a little dark past 30x and color isn't as great, but at 15x on a bright sunny day the image can be too bright. I can see through it clearly with sunglasses on, so you don't have to stick your eye right on the eyepiece, this may be why I think that it starts to get dark past 30x, probably still bright without sunglasses on past 30x. Can focus to as close as twenty feet. Great scope for the money.

By Curly

Celestron 52251 Ultima 80ED Zoom Spotting Scope

Celestron 52251 Ultima 80ED Zoom Spotting Scope



Product Features
►Low Dispersion Glass
►Sight tube for quick targeting
►Soft Carrying Case
►20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
►Limited Lifetime Warranty

Technical Details
Brand Name: Celestron
Device Type: Spotting scope
Model: 52251

Product Description
Celestron's Ultima 80ED spotting scope is a high performance model that features cutting edge optics with extra low dispersion glass (ED). ED glass provides excellent color correction and razor sharp images for serious nature and bird watchers. ED version models are also ideal for virtually eliminating chromatic aberration usually seen during planetary and lunar viewing. Day or night, this scope is optimized to provide the sharpest images available. Model also features charcoal color rubber textured paint for secure grip.

Customer Reviews

►I bought the Ultima 80ED spotting scope for a trip to Yellowstone this fall. Both my wife and I are glad we had it along. It offered nice crisp views of grizzlies, pronghorn, and bald eagles. This is my first spotting scope so I don't have anything to compare it to but it seemed to perform very well for a medium priced scope. I paid about $400 for it. People that we let take a look though it were also impressed. In fact one comment was "we gotta get one of these". This is not my first Celestron product. I also have one of their 8" SC telescopes. My only beef about the Ultima 80ED is that there is NO eyepiece cover. Come on Celestron, I think you've been at this optics game long enough to know to include a 2-cent piece of plastic on a scope that lists for $870.

By Ron