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Celestron Ultima 22-66x100 Spotting Scope for Long-Range Viewing

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Style: Ultima 100 - 45°


Features

  • ULTIMA ANGLED ZOOM SPOTTING SCOPE: This versatile all-around spotting scope with a 100mm objective lens, 22-66x zoom, and a 45 viewing angle is the ideal choice for any outdoor enthusiast. It's perfect for observing nature and long-distance viewing.
  • INCLUDES ESSENTIALS FOR BETTER VIEWING: The Celestron Ultima 100 comes complete with a soft carrying case, an extended tripod mounting plate, a zoom eyepiece with an integrated T-adapter for digiscoping, an eyepiece pouch, a lens cloth, and more.
  • MULTI-COATED OPTICS: Every lens surface is coated multiple times with anti-reflective coatings to improve color and contrast and maximize brightness. You'll enjoy brighter and sharper images, even when ambient lighting conditions are dim.
  • SHARP ZOOM EYEPIECE FUNCTION: The large focus dial allows you to bring your subject into razor-sharp focus before it moves away. The powerful 22-66x zoom eyepiece helps you zero in for detailed views of distant subjects in seconds.
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading optics brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a Celestron Limited Lifetime US Warranty & US-based expert tech support.

Description

The Celestron Ultima 100 series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations. Outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers will love it for observing nature and sharp long-distance spotting. The 100mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable housing and includes a powerful 22-66x zoom eyepiece. The Ultima spotting scope is completely waterproof and fogproof. It’s been filled with dry nitrogen gas and sealed to prevent internal fogging of the lenses. You’ll be able to enjoy your viewing activities to the fullest even during extreme weather conditions! The Ultima 100 angled spotting scope also includes a T-mount adapter for digiscoping; this allows you to capture bright, sharp images through your spotting scope. Simply attach your DSLR camera equipped with a T-ring, and you’re ready to go! Each Celestron optical product is engineered for the highest performance, durability, and quality in its class. Celestron optics provide you with a lifetime of viewing enjoyment at an unbeatable value! Buy with confidence from the world’s 1 telescope brand and a leading sport optics brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a Limited Lifetime warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts. From the Manufacturer The largest aperture scope in the Ultima line, the 100mm Ultima offers more than 50% brighter images than the 80mm, allowing for better performance in low light conditions. The 100mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and comes standard with a 22-66x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. Youll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting. The green rubber optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor enthusiast.

Brand: Celestron


Model Name: Ultima 22-66x100mm


Optical Tube Length: 21 inches


Eye Piece Lens Description: 22-66x zoom


Objective Lens Diameter: 10 centimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Equatorial Mount


Product Dimensions: 22"D x 7"W x 7"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: internal battery


Finderscope: Reflex


Eye Piece Lens Description: 22-66x zoom


Mount: Equatorial Mount


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: internal battery


Finderscope: Reflex


Compatible Devices: Camera


Coating: Multi-Coated


Focal Length Description: 540 millimeters


Field Of View: 45 degrees


Zoom Ratio: 31


Additional Features: fogproof, full-size, uv-protection, waterproof, zoom


Optical-Tube Length: 21 inches


Objective Lens Diameter: 10 centimeters


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 22"D x 7"W x 7"H


Item Weight: 4.5 pounds


Exit Pupil Diameter: 1.52 millimeters


Brand: Celestron


Model Name: Ultima 22-66x100mm


Global Trade Identification Number: 26


Item Highlight: Large Objective Lens, Long-Range Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Fully Multi-Coated, Smooth Focusing, Waterproof Construction


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer: Celestron


UPC: 050234522526


Number of Items: 1


Built-In Media: Soft Carrying Case.


Model Number: 52252-CGL


Manufacturer Part Number: 52252-CGL


Warranty Description: Limited Lifetime


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  • High quality scope for the price, albeit its heavy weight and requirement for a heavy duty tripod.
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
I use spotting scopes for several purposes: Star Gazing, Looking around the valley, target shooting, enjoying the moon, and bird watching from home. We live on a mountain view home with a moderate sized piece of land. A nylon carrying bag is a provided but it is not protective in the sense of drops or shock. The covers for the objective and eyepiece are rudimentary. This scope doesn't come with a tripod. It needs a heavyweight stable base to work well, particularly at high magnification. This has a stabilizing bar that gives a more secure feel. The zoom is functional, and it does work out to the highest level. However, due to effects of sun, it can make for an indistinct view. The focus is adjusted in the front part of the body. The zoom is adjusted just under the eyepiece. For the money, it's a great quality scope. It's not a Swarovski or Vortex, but it's good enough for me. I can sight buildings and tractor trailer trucks several miles away. I can see the street conditions a few miles away. The scope works well out to 150 yards. There weren't any targets available at 250 yards. I could see shoot and see hits very distinctly. The biggest and major negative is size and weight. It's bigger than the average more practical scope, but I'm adaptable. I purchased a large carbon fiber tripod for this and it works extremely well. Overall, I'm very pleased. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017 by Eagle Vision

  • This is an awesome, all purpose, spotting scope!!!
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
I love this spotting scope. I use it to watch animals, landscape, and night sky. I am very satisfied with the quality of the lens, the focus, and the quality. One great thing about this spotting scope is that you can digiscope by either connecting your camcorder to the eye piece (you might need a T-ring like me I got a cheap one for $3) or by connecting your DSLR to the scope itself without the eye piece (I used their Nikon T-ring for that). If you use your camcorder you can use the camcorder digital zoom and focus in addition to the scope zoom. However, it you really want to do that you must set it up on a sturdy tripod to avoid vibration. It is doable if you are keeping it stationary. If you are moving the scope then zooming more than the scope zoom will not give you a good footage. I am debating as to whether I should get the Alt-Azimuth tripod from celestron. I'm sure over time I will convince my self to get that as well lol The footage you see is the first moon footage I got with my cellphone as I was excited about the product when I got it and before I got a hang of it and before I connected my DSLR or camcorder to it. I got great pictures as well with this baby! Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase and the quality of the product! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015 by Savvy Online Consumer

  • 4.49 stars. the best value spotting scope out there bar none.
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
the only reason i'm dinging this scope at all is that the large lens cap that came with it doesn't fit the scope right or its ridge is damaged such that it barely fits on it and falls off if you sneeze or look at it wrong. so total F for the lens cap....but the scope!!! the scope itself is so worth well beyond the money. i stared through leupolds and vortexes that were many many times the price of this scope while shopping around, but based on the reviews here at amazon decided wth, i'll give this celestron a try. i had purchased a celestron microscope for my kids in the past and was impressed with its quality so i thought why not. well, i'm so glad i didn't shell out 4 digits for a more expensive scope because this scope delivers. the quality of glass amazed me. it was very very clear. at 150 yards and less i could CLEARLY see .223 holes made on WHITE paper. when you get further, you can still see it but like all scopes once you have to zoom out too far, the shake makes it harder to see. i took this scope to the range with my friends--one of whom had the 4 digit vortex scope which was definitely quality, but provided no better of a view than my celestron. seriously, no better of a view. they looked equally clear and had the same zoom. we spotted each other for hitting big steel targets at 300 and 400+ yards! back at home, the spotting scope also works beautifully to look at stars or bird watch with the kids. you absolutely need to get a quality tripod for a any spotting scope and this one is no exception. in fact, make sure your tripod is sturdy. as you can see, this scope is very front heavy and you don't want to tip over. also, there are camera adapters available for this scope so you can take pictures of your spotting scope view. i haven't tried this yet but mean to in the future. this scope is one of my "phew!" purchases of the year. the kind where you take a chance and are just beyond satisfied. very very happy with it! it is perfect for the shooting range. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012 by westsidemd

  • Very nice spotting scope
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
Very nice spotting scope. Good clear images at lower magnifications. Sharpness falls off slightly at the higher magnifications. Some slight color fringing near the image edge. Good eye relief. Great $ value for this size(100 mm) scope. The unit is solidly made with good finish. I would not take it out in a downpour, but there appears to be good water-proofing. It comes with a case that opens at both ends to allow use without removing the case. The eyepiece is removable and has a standard thread. The included, adjustable, balancing mount is sturdy and functional. You will need a solid tripod for this scope. It's quite heavy. The angled end does not rotate. If you need to mount this scope high, you'll need a step up or get the straight version. It's not a Swarovski, but at more than $2000 less, it's a solid value. I can recommend it for general viewing and non-photographic work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018 by John Urish

  • Excellent value. High quality at a very affordable price.
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
I'm really pleased with this purchased equipment. Gross cost with S&H was $230. It has wowed expert and fanatical "Gonzo" Colorado birdwatchers who are using scopes costing $2000 to $3500. Nothing but compliments and highly favorable comments from folks with discerning optical tastes. I'm not an optical expert but; I can't find anything to complain about, so far. Perhaps a year from now after extensive field use I'll learn of small flaws and deficient effects. If I do I intend to update this review. It is rugged enough for frequent field use on trails and wet weather. Does not fog up. It's a bit heavy at 4.5 lbs. due to the 100 mm objective lens. However, that lens is still bright and sharp at full 67x magnification even in twilight or predawn light. Resolution and sharpness even at very long range are excellent. Quick & easy to focus or change magnification. [One person told, "I think I paid $3000 more to get 10% to 15% better image quality. And I have to baby mine!"] Seems solidly built and overall fit, finish and workmanship seem more than satisfactory. If you're on a tight budget, think seriously about Celestron products. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013 by jan helmer

  • Works at low power.
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
I was really excited about the 100mm front objective - but in this case you get what you pay for. The eye-box is bad. The clarity at max magnification is nearly unusable as it appears you are looking down a straw. I found that much beyond 40x was nearly impossible to use. On a good note, I liked how well the focusing knob worked. And the tripod mount is robust. Yes - it will work in a pinch, but the cost cutting shows. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2025 by Skexzies

  • Awesome Spotting Scope
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
I purchased this spotting scope to replace one that had only a 60mm objective lens and was a 20x60 zoom magnification.My old spotting scope did not perform well at all at higher magnifications.Images became increasingly difficult to see as you increased the magnification because of the amount of light that was lost. At anything around 100 meters a 22 caliber bullet hole on a white background was difficult to distinguish and on a black background could not be seen at all.The Celestron with the 4 inch(100mm)objective lens eliminates all of the light loss problems.This is a really awesome piece of glass for target shooting.I can now see 22 bullet holes at 300 meters. One word of caution.Do not buy a cheap tripod to use with this spotting scope.Any light weight or medium duty tripod will not hold this beast steady.I would think that a video tripod would be the way to go for bird watching and nature studies.I made the support for mine since I only use it for target shooting.I used a 6 inch steel c-clamp and a 3/4 inch solid brass rod all bolted together with a sturdy ball head mounted on the brass rod.This whole contraption is then mounted to a concrete shooting bench.I tried initially to use a medium duty carbon fiber tripod(100 dollar range)but it was just not up to my needs for stability(close but no cigar)All in all this is the best spotting scope I have seen at the range where I shoot.It is large, and very nice to view thru when mounted on a steady and stable support.I would highly recommend this spotting scope to anyone that needs plenty of light coming down the tube. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2012 by Steven M. Brown

  • Arrived damaged
Style: Ultima 100 - 45°
The scope arrived in a damaged box, torn case and lens dented in various places. Lens cap would not affix to the scope. Obviously a returned item and maybe even a used item.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2025 by Pat

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