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Celestron – Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope – 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-Coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Waterproof and Fogproof – Includes Soft Carrying Case
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Brand | Celestron |
Optical Tube Length | 21 Millimeters |
Eye Piece Lens Description | 70 |
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 |
Lens Coating Description | Multi-Coated |
About this item
- 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.
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Value for money | 4.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Picture quality | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Sheerness | 4.2 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Light weight | 4.0 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Quality of material | 4.0 | — | — | 4.0 | — | 4.1 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Gosky-Direct | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Gosky-Direct | Gosky-Direct |
focus type | Manual Focus | — | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
eye piece lens | 70 | — | — | Prism | Prism | Prism |
objective lens diameter | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters |
lens coating | Multi-Coated | — | Fully Coated | Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
weight | 3.56 pounds | 1.1 kilograms | 1.05 kilograms | 1616 grams | 3.4 pounds | 800 grams |
finderscope | Reflex | — | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex |
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Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 7.5 x 19.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.56 pounds |
ASIN | B0002CTZ70 |
Item model number | 52250 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #34,868 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #8 in Spotting Scopes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 19, 2008 |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Celestron |
Language | English |
Country of Origin | China |
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From the manufacturer
Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope
A great all-around spotting scope that’s compact and portable, with a comfortable 45-degree viewing angle.
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Your Trusted Companion in the Field
Outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes count on Ultima for observing nature and long-distance viewing. Its rugged, armored exterior provides protection against hard use in the field.
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Multi-coated Optics
Fully multi-coated lenses provide high levels of light transmission, so you can enjoy brighter images even when ambient lighting conditions are dim.
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Waterproof and Fog-proof
Venture into rainy conditions with confidence; your Ultima scope is waterproof. It’s also filled with dry nitrogen gas and sealed, so you don’t need to worry about internal fogging of the lenses.
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Fast and Easy to Use
The large focus dial lets you bring your subject into razor sharp focus before it moves away. The included zoom eyepiece helps you zero in for detailed views of distant subjects in seconds.
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T-Mount Adapter for Digiscoping
Have you ever wanted to capture images through your spotting scope? Ultima includes a T-Mount adapter, so you can attach your DSLR camera with an optional T-ring.
Better Viewing
Extend plate, zoom eye piece with integrated T-adapter, carrying case, eyepiece lens cap, eyepiece port cover, eyepiece carrying case, eyepiece pouch, lens cloth, instrument manual included.
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Customer Reviews
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Magnification
| 20x-60x | 18x-55x | 18x-55x | 20x-60x |
Field of View (degrees)
| 2.0°-1.0° | 1.7° - .73° | 1.7°-0.7° | 2.0°-1.0° |
Field of View (feet @ 1000yds)
| 105-53 | 89-38 | 89-38 | 105-53 |
Lens Coatings
| Multi-coated | Multi-coated | Multi-coated | Multi-coated |
Prism Material
| BaK4 | BaK4 | BaK4 | BaK4 |
Close Focus Distance (feet)
| 26.2 | 20 | 20 | 26.2 |
Eye Relief (mm)
| 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Eyecup
| Folding | Folding | Folding | Folding |
Environmental Protection
| Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof |
T-mount Adapter
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tripod Mount
| Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
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Product Description
Product 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.
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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.
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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.
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Customers like the clarity, performance, ease of use, and quality of the telescope. They mention that the optics are very clear at 20X, and the view is incredible even at full zoom. They also appreciate the value. However, some customers dislike the magnification and have different opinions on weight and brightness.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the telescope. They say it is a high-quality product that provides very good optical performance. The build quality is heavy duty, and it can take a few knocks. Customers also say that it works well in bright sunlight and is suited for land viewing and sky viewing.
"...Overall, the optical performance is impressive...." Read more
"I have really enjoyed ! It’s lightweight , durable, great carrying case . The lens are excellent!..." Read more
"...You can see objects in a very long distance (a couple kms), it works pretty good on 20x and 40x, allowing you to have a good time enjoying..." Read more
"...However, this scope still worked well in low light situations. I was able to identify Ruddy Ducks (very small waterfowl) from about 600 yds away...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the telescope. They mention that the optics are very clear at 20X, the view is incredible, and the focusing is easy and smooth. They also say that the lens is excellent and that there are no optical defects.
"...Frankly, I was very surprised by the test. I saw no optical defects and in fact, the patterns were text book perfect!..." Read more
"...It’s lightweight , durable, great carrying case . The lens are excellent!Mine did not come with a tripod , so I bought one ." Read more
"...cel phone adapterImage is good till 40x, at 60x the chromatic distortion is big and quite evident, even a bit annoying as it affects..." Read more
"...for archery; the image quality is very clear, and the zoom extent is more than good enough for a 70m target face. It's a little heavy but manageable...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the telescope. They say it's worth the price, a quality spotting scope for a lower price, and a worthwhile option.
"...At the %154 price I paid for it, this is a real value!" Read more
"...Its a very good price for what you get." Read more
"...At an affordable price and with a college budget, this scope outperformed my expectations...." Read more
"...For the money, this is a wonderful value. I highly recommend it. For the semi casual birder or backyard viewer it’s ideal!..." Read more
Customers generally like the performance of the telescope. They mention that it is performed well, it is a high quality scope that is well suited for its intended use, and it works well enough for the money. Some customers also mention that the scatter targets work well and can be seen when getting out to 200y. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...You can see objects in a very long distance (a couple kms), it works pretty good on 20x and 40x, allowing you to have a good time enjoying..." Read more
"...am not saying that it will be an equal quality image, but this scope performs well at what it is supposed to: being able to get you close so that..." Read more
"...However when getting out to 200y the spatter targets work well and can be seen but it becomes more difficult...." Read more
"...Value. The value is the real kicker here. It's great. You really can't get anything else like this for that good of a price...." Read more
Customers find the telescope easy to use. They mention that it is simple to use with their camera tripod, easy to manage and focus, and quick to set up. They are impressed with the clarity and comfort of use. It comes with an instruction pamphlet, small lens cloth, and ocular lens inside a plastic.
"...It's a little heavy but manageable. There are smaller spotting scopes with good picture quality, but they tend to be much more expensive...." Read more
"...This did not impact the contents. It came with an instruction pamphlet, small lens cloth, and ocular lens inside a plastic tube hard case with it..." Read more
"...The scope is simple to operate. It has a single focusing knob which needs a finer adjustment setting...." Read more
"...It is light, easy to assemble, and does the job that I want it to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the telescope. Some mention that it is very light, while others say that it's a little heavy and hard to keep in their bag. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be hard to carry in a bag for hunting.
"...It's a little heavy but manageable. There are smaller spotting scopes with good picture quality, but they tend to be much more expensive...." Read more
"I have really enjoyed ! It’s lightweight , durable, great carrying case . The lens are excellent!..." Read more
"...on a camera tripod to test it and immediately noticed the scope is forward weighted and tippy- in other words not balanced very well...." Read more
"...The spotting scope has some weight to it and feels very well put together.... feels like a quality product...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the telescope. Some mention that it gives a bright, clear, sharp image at 20X, while others say that it's not high quality, hard for low light, and gets a lot of sun flare on sunny days. The cons include a non-padded carry case, and a picture that darkens substantially at high power.
"...The 80 mm objective means nice, bright views, and decent field of view so finding your subject becomes a little easier...." Read more
"...I used for the first time today and the amount of light and clarity blew me away. Really pleased with this affordable scope." Read more
"...Cons- No sun shade on objective lens, non-padded carry case, forward weighted (tippy) design.Hope this helps." Read more
"...So, at 200 I was still impressed. Still sharp, still clear, still bright, and there was a light rain starting and it didn't degrade the image...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the magnification of the telescope. They say that the 20X focus is not perfect, the edges will be out of focus, and it does not have a dime focus out beyond 300 yards. They also mention that the image does degrade a bit and that some refocusing will be necessary. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and performance of the product.
"...the spotting scope had to be set at 80X and the focus was a little more touchy, but once it was dialed in I could still see may of the..." Read more
"...power on the zoom eyepice, the image does degrade a bit, some refocusing will be necessary. The blue fringing becomes quite noticeable at 60 power...." Read more
"...My only criticism would be that the zoom function is frankly rather worthless, especially at the higher end and I seldom use it...." Read more
"...eye relief, the scope can't be rotated once on a tripod, no dual focusing and no sun shade. You do get decent optics and good build quality...." Read more
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The scope has a very nice overall fit and finish with good deep coatings on all visible lens surfaces. The focus knob is silky smooth with no detectable backlash. The eyepiece eye-relief is ample (I don't require glasses when viewing--see below) and the zoom is smooth. An audible sliding sound is heard when zooming, but it isn't objectionable.
Speaking of glasses, if your glasses just correct for near or far sightedness, you don't really nead them at the scope; the focus range of the eyepiece will compensate for your correction without glasses. Those with astigmatism problems will need glasses however.
Owning a premium 80mm ED telescope, I was able to do a side-by-side test with it and this scope. Overall, the optical performance is impressive. Some chromatic abberation is present at the higher magnifications, but even then, it wasn't objectionable. At 60X the ED scope clearly edged out the 52250, with sharper fine detail and a slightly brighter image. To be fair though, the ED telescope had fewer air-to-glass surfaces and the eyepieces (10mm and 30mm) were fixed focal length so that is to be expected. I'd say the Celestron 52250 gave 95% of the performance of the high-priced ED scope. At 20X I was hard pressed to see a significant difference. At 40-60X the image didn't have the crisp detail of the ED scope, but it was quite usable. Most of my birding is done at lower magnification anyway, so I'm not loosing much.
On the moon, I was really impressed at an almost total lack of chromatic abberation! I could not see any "blue haze"--just a thin yellow edge. As a rough estimation of optical quality, I performed what is called a star test. In this test one looks at a star image inside and outside of focus. Frankly, I was very surprised by the test. I saw no optical defects and in fact, the patterns were text book perfect! It is amazing what can be done with computer generated optics these days.
This isn't a $1000 scope, but if you want 90% of the performance at a fraction of the money, this scope will work for you. I'd recommend it to a friend. At the %154 price I paid for it, this is a real value!
Mine did not come with a tripod , so I bought one .
good packaging
Scope comes with a good, easy to use case. cel phone adapter
Image is good till 40x, at 60x the chromatic distortion is big and quite evident, even a bit annoying as it affects definition and natural colors.
Phone adapter is not easy to use. still trying to get the best of it.
Besides that its an excellent equipment for beginners. You can see objects in a very long distance (a couple kms), it works pretty good on 20x and 40x, allowing you to have a good time enjoying birdwatching, its easy to focus and change optical distances.
I'm quite happy with this scope, it will be used to work on a nature watching project with children so it will for sure be of good help.
Its a very good price for what you get.
When I first received my scope, I was eager to test it out. Sadly, it was a very cloudy day. However, this scope still worked well in low light situations. I was able to identify Ruddy Ducks (very small waterfowl) from about 600 yds away. Keep in mind that conditions have a large impact on your scoping ability. All scopes have to deal with heat waves, glare, or dim lighting. Test your scope in all conditions before you give it a valid review. Again, this is not a Leica or Swarovski scope, but it is not a bad scope for birdwatching. In a group setting, I would gladly let others look through it to see a bird.
Ultimately, I am happy with my purchase. This scope will improve my birdwatching so much. I live on the coast, so birdwatching with a scope is definitely required.
If you guys are curious, the AstroMaster tripod works well with this scope. Caution: if you are taller than 6', I would look for something else though. Since this scope is an angled scope, the tripod's short height isn't that big of a problem, but if you are taller than me, I can see some issues.
If not, feel comfortable with this purchase. Good luck and good birding!
At 250y, 300y etc I don't believe you could ues this scope although I did not try it.
I am sending it back and moving up to $350 and buying a Vortex.