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Celestron 52250 Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Refractor Spotting Scope Telescope with Multi-Coated Optics, Waterproof Rubber Tubing and Soft Carry Case, Green

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Size: Ultima 80 - 45° Spotting Scope


Features

  • ULTIMA ANGLED ZOOM SPOTTING SCOPE: This versatile all-around spotting scope with an 80mm objective lens, 20-60x 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 80 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 20-60x 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 80 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 80mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable housing and includes a powerful 20-60x 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 80 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. Celestron’s popular Ultima 80mm Zoom Spotting Scope offers images that are noticeably brighter and sharper than entry level 60mm spotters. The Ultima 80 is a refractor style spotting scope with an Achromatic objective lens. Excellent light transmission is assured by multi- layer anti-reflection coatings on the objective lens as well as on the zoom eyepiece and the BAK-4 prisms. The multi-coated 80mm objective lens delivers 77% brighter views than a 60mm scope, and the built in zoom lens produces sharp images from 20X all the way up to 60X magnification. The Ultima 80 features a sleek, waterproof design and includes a padded soft case with zippers on both ends so the scope can be protected even while mounted on a tripod. Including the eyepiece the Ultima 80 measures just over 18 inches long and weighs about 3.6 pounds. The rubber eyecup can be removed to expose a standard “T-thread” for attaching a camera. I like the 45 angled eyepiece because I can use a shorter tripod to support the spotting scope while viewing or while taking pictures with a small camera attached to the eyepiece. The focus ranges from 27 feet to the horizon with just a few turns of the focus knob. When I fold down the rubber eye cup I can keep my glasses on and see the whole 2 degree field of view at 20X magnification. With my glasses on I need very little focus adjustment while I crank the zoom eyepiece from 20X up to 60X. Sometimes though I like to take my glasses off while observing because the view seems to have just a little more contrast and sharpness. I like the fact that the Ultima 80 gives me a sharp image either way. The drawback of the tradition crown and flint achromatic lens used in the Ultima 80 Zoom Spotting Scope is a bit of false color, also known as blue fringing or chromatic aberration. Blue fringing seems well controlled at 20X magnification, but it becomes increasingly noticeable as I zoom up to 60X. Celestron also offers the Ultima 80ED and the Regal 80 F-ED spotting scopes which use exotic ED glass lenses to virtually eliminate blue fringing and produce the sharpest possible high power views. Shot at 20X zoom at about 20 yards, cropped 50% (Click here to see uncropped) Shot at 20X zoom at about 50 yards, cropped 30% Shot at 20X zoom, uncropped but reduced in size (Click here to see at 60X zoom) Shot at 20X zoom at about 50 yards, cropped 30% P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer 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. Youll 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. See more

Brand: Celestron


Optical Tube Length: 21 Millimeters


Eye Piece Lens Description: 20-60x zoom


Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Millimeters


Product Dimensions: 7.5"D x 3.5"W x 19.3"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Finderscope: Reflex


Item Weight: 3.6 Pounds


Compatible Devices: Cameras and Smartphones


Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 3.5 x 19.3 inches


Item Weight: 3.56 pounds


Item model number: 52250-CGL


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: March 19, 2008


Department: unisex-adult


Manufacturer: Celestron


Language: English


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Best Scope Out There For the Price!
Size: Ultima 80 - 45° Spotting Scope
Since I'm reading several reviews for this product from unrealistic people who seem to expect $2500 performance from a sub $200 scope, please keep in mind I am reviewing a $160 scope, and not a $2500 dollar scope, and FOR THE MONEY (and over YEARS of use) I've found this to be an awesome little scope. As a tour guide, I don't want to spend a huge amount on a spotting scope to use on tours that is going to get kicked, knocked over, thrown on a dusty van floor and generally abused in situations involving crowds of people. My first Celestron scope was irreparably damaged by an unfortunate incident where it got knocked over and struck a boulder in Yellowstone and lost its focus, but by that time I'd had years of good service out of it, so for the price of a new one, I wasn't upset over replacing it. This scope does the trick for wildlife viewing and birdwatching with very good resolution and durability. People are always impressed by the wonders of high magnification even when comparing an inexpensive scope with an expensive pair of binoculars. This scope certainly is subject to some chromatic fringing towards the edges (mostly noticeable in snowy terrain) but it doesn't detract too much and is still an excellent view, quite sharp and overall very nice. People are totally wowed the first time they see that moving dot in a meadow over a half mile away suddenly transformed into a bear! My only criticism would be that the zoom function is frankly rather worthless, especially at the higher end and I seldom use it. I also have had clients unscrew the eyepiece inadvertently while trying to focus, even though I demonstrate where the actual focus is, so I make sure I check that the eyepiece is on tight. You can bet that when my current scope has another accident, I'll be replacing it with this scope once again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017 by XtraBlu

  • Very Good Scope, Great Price
Size: Ultima 80 - 45° Scope with Phone Adapter
Easy to line up, zoom and focus. Clear, sharp image even in low light. Cell Phone camera attachment is a little difficult to set up but, gets great pictures. Also wish it had an extending sunshade. Bought on Amazon for $216 + tax. Very Good Scope, Great Price
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025 by D Miller

  • Great scope for the money
Size: Ultima 80 Spotting Scope - Straight
This is a pretty impressive scope for the money. It is well made by a respectable company. The 80mm objective makes it brighter than the typical 65mm scope, and the optics are very clear at 20X. By the time you zoom it to 60X, the view is much dimmer and the effect of chromatic aberration more noticeable. The easiest way to see this is to take it outside on a clear night and look at stars. At 20X they are nice and sharp, but at 60X they are miniature rainbows. During daylight viewing, this shows up as a less crisp image. Even so, it is still better than the other low-priced scopes I have checked out. The scope has excellent eye relief, allowing me to see the full field of view while wearing glasses (I just need to roll down the rubber eye guard). I've heard some complaints from others that the scope doesn't stay in focus as you zoom, but that hasn't been a problem for me. It is designed to stay in focus as long as you have 20:20 vision. It won't do so if you are nearsighted and take off your glasses to look through it. All things considered, I was tempted to give this 5 stars until I looked through an $800 ProMaster. The Celestron optics just aren't in the same class. But for an under $200 scope, they are as good as you will find. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2008 by Stephen W. Hinch

  • Terrific Scope - Absolutely your best buy
Size: Ultima 80 Spotting Scope - Straight
This is an excellent spotting scope for the money. I am using it mostly for birding. The photo above was just taken with my cell phone held up to the eyepiece. I recommend using this scope with a sturdy tripod. My tripod is a SLIK 330DX-B that came with an SH-705E head. When viewing at home I use a gallon jug of water below the tripod for additional stability although this tripod performs well enough without it using this weight of scope. I like the feel of the Celestron Ultima 80. The focusing is easy and very smooth. They are easy to reach in a natural feel. I bought the straight scope because most of what I look at is on the level or nearly so. Most of the birds I am seeing are rather close to the house, within 25 yards. I see much more detail and light gathering than I did with me binoculars. The accessories included with the scope could be better quality. The soft case that came with mine is very light weight plastic so I am not expecting that to hold up on hiking trips. It is handy that it opens at both ends to use in a snow storm I guess since the scope itself is waterproof anyway. I took about 2 weeks to thoroughly research scopes before deciding on this one. I have used a few other scopes borrowed from friends and this one certainly tops anything I have used before. At $185 +- it is a good value. I'm just getting into birding and I can view anywhere on my back two acres to be very efficient for that. You do get what you pay for but unless you have some specific need for very high optics, save your money and buy this one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019 by Mike Conyngham Mike Conyngham

  • Good scope- but not great for longer distances
Size: Ultima 80 - 45° Spotting Scope
I purchased this scope for long distance viewing of waterfowl on a lake. This scope is fine for short distances, however it is insufficient for longer distances- it simply cannot resolve details at mid or long distances. I sent the scope back and researched higher quality scopes.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024 by Steve

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