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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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  • 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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eye piece lens
70
Prism
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objective lens diameter
80 millimeters
85 millimeters
80 millimeters
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exit pupil diameter
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    Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope

    Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope

    A great all-around spotting scope that’s compact and portable, with a comfortable 45-degree viewing angle.

    Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope

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    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
    4.4 out of 5 stars
    1,626
    4.3 out of 5 stars
    289
    4.3 out of 5 stars
    289
    4.4 out of 5 stars
    1,626
    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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    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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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    1,626 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, and ease of use of the spotting scope. For example, they mention it's well built, produces clear, sharp images, and is a great value for the money. Some complain about the adjustment process and the weight. Opinions are mixed on the contrast, and case.

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    249 customers mention219 positive30 negative

    Customers like the quality of the spotting scope. They say it's a high-quality product, well-built, and sturdy. The zooming is smooth and feels solid. The scope is durable and works well.

    "...: I've used it on 300-yard targets now, and my .223" / 5.56 mm holes are visible, especially on white paper...." Read more

    "...The focusing is easy and very smooth. They are easy to reach in a natural feel...." 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

    "I have really enjoyed ! It’s lightweight , durable, great carrying case . The lens are excellent!..." Read more

    234 customers mention179 positive55 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the telescope. For example, they mention the optics are very clear at 20X, and they have no problem getting a bright and clear image even on 60x magnification. The large objective makes a very bright image, and it's good for 50 and 100 yards. The clear glass provides great clarity at short and close ranges, and the focus behavior is excellent. Customers are also impressed by the wonders of high magnitude.

    "...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...." 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

    "...It’s lightweight , durable, great carrying case . The lens are excellent!Mine did not come with a tripod , so I bought one ." Read more

    "...Frankly, I was very surprised by the test. I saw no optical defects and in fact, the patterns were text book perfect!..." Read more

    171 customers mention158 positive13 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the telescope. They say it is an awesome spotting scope for the money.

    "...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...." Read more

    "...Its a very good price for what you get." Read more

    "...At the %154 price I paid for it, this is a real value!" 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

    38 customers mention35 positive3 negative

    Customers find the telescope easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up and use, and it has simple controls. Some say that it'd be easy to mount on a tripod and use.

    "...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

    42 customers mention20 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the weight of the telescope. Some mention it's very light, easy to carry around, and well weighted for balance, while others say it'll be hard to keep in their bag for hunting and is a little heavy.

    "...The soft case that came with mine is very light weight plastic so I am not expecting that to hold up on hiking trips...." Read more

    "I have really enjoyed ! It’s lightweight , durable, great carrying case . The lens are excellent!..." Read more

    "...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

    "...The spotting scope has some weight to it and feels very well put together.... feels like a quality product...." Read more

    34 customers mention18 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the contrast of the telescope. Some mention that it gives a bright, clear, sharp image at 20X, and is great in lower light. However, others say that even in bright sunlight the view gets very dim, and the picture darkens substantially at about 40X zoom.

    "...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

    "...Once I hit about 40x zoom, the picture darkens substantially and it becomes hard to distinguish fine detail on the target...." Read more

    28 customers mention19 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the case. Some mention it's a nice carrying case with excellent carry bags and covers. However, others say that the case is soft and needs to be built into a wooden case to further protect the telescope. They also mention that the rubber eye cup is too soft and falls off easily.

    "Fast and good shippinggood packagingScope comes with a good, easy to use case. cel phone adapter..." Read more

    "I have really enjoyed ! It’s lightweight , durable, great carrying case . The lens are excellent!..." Read more

    "...(where this is made: China, the price, the lack of tripod, the nice padded carrying case)..." Read more

    "...The scope also comes with a nylon carry case however it’s not padded and would not provide any significant degree of protection against drops...." Read more

    29 customers mention0 positive29 negative

    Customers find the adjustment of the telescope to be difficult. They mention that the focus is coarse, making it difficult to get a perfect focus. The narrow focus depth makes the scope only usable between 20x-30x for most, and there is no way to fine tune the focus at greater distance intervals. Some say that the full magnification focus is a little fuzzy, and the scope doesn't stay in focus as you zoom. It requires turning the whole front lens barrel, and it does not have a dime focus out beyond 300 yards.

    "...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

    "...On the negative side, the scope is a little cheap in places...." Read more

    "...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

    "...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

    Terrific Scope - Absolutely your best buy
    5 Stars
    Terrific Scope - Absolutely your best buy
    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.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
    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.
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    Josh Ryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for range
    Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Gutes Rohr zur Scheibenbeobachtung bis 100m auf jeden Fall!
    Reviewed in Germany on December 23, 2023
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    Gerard
    3.0 out of 5 stars ne convient pas
    Reviewed in Belgium on December 12, 2023
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    Siniak Didier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très précis
    Reviewed in France on October 4, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Un gran telescopio para ver la naturaleza
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 17, 2021
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