Celestron 52252 100mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope

Celestron 52252 100mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope

Regular Price: $570.95 |

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Excellent scope, especially for the price
We have used this scope so far to spy on birds, and to take looks at the moon. It feels very sturdy without being too heavy to carry on a trail to a bird blind. The images are very crisp, clear and bright especially if you are not zoomed in all the way. Once you start to zoom, it does get a little less crisp, but nonetheless, it still is a very clear image of whatever critter you are trying to watch. I would buy one of these again. I would have expected that I would have to pay a lot more money for something of this quality.
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August 6, 2010 (Amesbury, MA) | Helpful Votes: 16 | Rating: 5

Great scope for the money
I just received this scope a couple of days ago and couldn't be happier. My primary use is for birding near the ocean in Maine where our campsite overlooks the mile wide marsh and estuary. The detail on the birds is amazing even at long distances and I can even read the license plate numbers on cars parked a mile away. Last night I was out with my 8" telescope and even took a look at Jupiter with this spotting scope and was able to see the two cloud bands and all four moons easily in great detail. This is my second Celestron optical device. I also have a pair of Celestron binoculars and the image quality and construction on both is superb. I've looked at several spotting scopes ranging from $200 to $2000 and believe this one is a great buy.
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September 21, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

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Best bang for the buck
I use this as a spotting scope for target shooting. So far everything I've looked at and worked with gets dicey at about 500 yds. It just depends on the conditions. But a rule of thumb is if the sun is out and you aren't being barraged with thermals you should be able to see at minimal 500 yds. So far I have not been disappointed in what I got for the price. When there are no thermals and good light, I can see very well at 500yds.I also like it's field of view. I was actually watching 4 targets the last time out without moving the scope. These are 12" x 12 " targets.I have a Schmidt and Bender 56mm scope and it's brightness and optics are actually better, but we are comparing a $2000 + set of optics to a < $500 set of optics. I also have a NightForce 56mm scope and I would compare it's brightness as a little better.I have had quite a number of people use my scope for spotting and they are really amazed at it's performance vs cost. So I...
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December 10, 2009 (Abilene, Texas USA) | Helpful Votes: 26 | Rating: 4

Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope

Regular Price: $321.95 |

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SO)CELESTRON ULTIMA 80 45 Degree Top to learn more

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%

Great Scope - Great Price by Comparison
I originally bought a Raven from Eagle Optics. But I returned it. Raven was $400. It had poor eye relief and poor image quality but very good scope construction (housing, cordura case etc). I went to Cabela's and tried the usual high-end suspects as well as Meopta, and Cabela's ED (Big Sky?). Thought I was going to have to resign myself to spend the big bucks 'someday'. But, I persisted and stopped by Ryder Hobby shop 'just to check it out'. Am glad I did. The Celestron Ultima 80 gave me the 'wow' factor I thought I was going to see in Raven and only saw in the highest end scopes. Well made, crisp images, you cannot beat it for the price. As good if not better than the Cabela's ($700) scope. I can recommend it. Bought it for $239. Also compared the C5 and other C90 scopes. Not nearly as good either. Would have been neat to check out the 80 ED, but they did not have it and it runs twice the price. I read all the same on-line reviews you probably have, and I can't figure...
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April 18, 2006 (Toledo, OH) | Helpful Votes: 113 | Rating: 4

Impressive for the Money
This scope has impressive optics, especially for the price. At 20X the view is clear, sharp, and wide. The closer you zoom to 60x the image deteriorates in terms of clarity and color, as do all zooms. I've used this scope for birding and other wildlife and have no embarrassment letting Swarovski or Leica scope owners view through this scope. Got a great first view of an Indigo Bunting at 20X and was able to ID a surf scoter at 60X. For the money, this scope is exceptional. To attach a camera, you only need to pry off the rubber cup on the eyepiece and screw on a T ring for your make of camera. This scope is definitely waterproof. I used it in a steady rain during a birding class trip with no harm to the scope at all, while my cheap binoculars fogged completely.
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July 17, 2007 (Bay Area, California) | Helpful Votes: 38 | Rating: 4

Celestron Ultima 80mm Spotting Scope
For the price, this is a great spotting scope. It is lightweight and its construction is rugged enough to handle my birding adventures through the brush. The focus and zoom are very simple, user-friendly, and easy to do in the field. Color and clarity are great at 20x but do seem to reduce as you work up to 60x.
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January 11, 2007 (Mesa, Arizona, USA) | Helpful Votes: 19 | Rating: 4

Celestron 52257 Ultima 100 Straight Spotting Scope

Regular Price: $564.95 | Price with discount: $269.00 | You Save: $295.95 (52%)

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Excellent scope for the price
I searched the entire Amazon site for a scope to take to the rifle range. My criterion was that I wanted the best telescopic image at a moderate price. I noticed that many of the high priced premium brand scopes had mediocre or negative comments. I was especially impressed by the 10cm objective. The image is bright, sharp, and without distortion. There is a soft case that comes with this scope so you have to be careful in transportation. No regrets, highly recommended.
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August 31, 2011 (Lincoln, Nebraska) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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100mm (3.9") diameter 45° angled refracting spotting scope, waterproof, 540mm focal length (f/5.4), multi-coated optics, 22-66x zoom eyepiece, sighting tube, soft case. Top to learn more

Super telescope for the price.
I replaced my older spotting scope with this Celestron Ultima 100 and I've found it to be an excellent all around telescope. The optics are sharp and the light gathering capabilities of the 100mm primary make it a fun scope for both wildlife and light backyard astronomy. Generally you get what you pay for in telescopes... but this is an excellent value for the money. The only caveat is that you will need a sturdy tripod as the scope is relatively heavy but once adjusted to the balance point (easily done) it handles just fine. One other thing... if you are 'height challenged' or plan on doing a bit more astronomical viewing then I would spring a little extra for the version with the angled eyepiece.
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July 21, 2010 (Seattle, WA USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

Very Nice Spotting Scope
I bought this to use at the range and it should work very well for that I have used it on our acreage to watch deer and such so far, I'm very pleased with its capabilities. The thing you should know about this scope is it's very large and would not work well for hiking or packing in most cases. If it was smaller and a little more compact I would have given it 5 stars. Though it is rather large I think they have done a very good job designing the case with the removable eye piece and storage container for the eye piece.
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December 29, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4