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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 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Picture quality | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Sheerness | 4.2 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Light weight | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Quality of material | 4.0 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | IBQ Tech | Gosky-Direct | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Gosky-Direct |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | — | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
eye piece lens | 70 | — | — | — | Prism | Prism |
objective lens diameter | 80 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 80 millimeters |
exit pupil diameter | — | 4 milliliters | — | 4 millimeters | 4 millimeters | — |
lens coating | Multi-Coated | Fully Coated | — | Fully Coated | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
weight | 3.56 pounds | 1.97 kilograms | 1.1 kilograms | 1.05 kilograms | 1616 grams | 800 grams |
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Product information
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 | #35,426 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #6 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.
Amazon.com
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%
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Shot at 20X zoom at about 50 yards, cropped 30%
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Shot at 20X zoom at about 50 yards, cropped 30%
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.
Customer reviews
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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I also want to mention that the focus knob is perfect. It turns easily and smoothly, without being loose. It's placed on top, just behind the tripod mounting point, so you can rest your hand over the balance point of the scope and gently roll one finger over the focus knob, causing very little motion in the image.
[Original text -->] I read a lot of reviews and Q & A's on Amazon before purchasing the Celestron 80mm Ultima Zoom, and I have a little to add for future shoppers. While I hope to use this for viewing wildlife and maybe the moon and neighboring planets, I bought it mainly for rifle shooting, to see little holes in paper downrange. The photos I'm posting today are all the same shot through the scope, left full-frame to show how my smartphone camera sees it, and cropped to better see the holes. The target is 200 yards away, and the holes are .223 inch / 5.56mm. The grid lines on the targets are spaced at 1 inch / 25mm. Camera was an LG G4 smartphone, mounted to the Celestron's eyepiece with a Gosky Universal Cell Phone Adapter Mount, also purchased from Amazon. Photo conditions were less than ideal: a very gray afternoon, shooting through 200 yards of light rain.
The full-frame photo was reduced in size from 5212 x 2988 down to 1600 x 900, in hopes Amazon won't ruin it with extreme compression. The other two were severely cropped, but left at full resolution to show detail. It was taken at 60X, the maximum zoom, and the image suffers a bit from being pushed to the max, but not terribly. The colors aren't as sharp as at the lower end of the zoom range, and as other reviewers have mentioned, that's a compromise. If you want perfect sharpness through the whole zoom range, buy the ED (Extra Dispersion) version of the scope. It's built with lens elements made of more exotic glass that corrects the focus of the different colors of light. It will cost you about 4 times as much. This Ultima 80 is good enough for me.
Something I hadn't noticed until I viewed the photos is the curvature of the bottom board of the target frame. That's not bent wood, it's a defect of the scope, called pincushion distortion. If I was using the scope for some kind of architectural photography, where straight lines must show straight, this would be a problem, but I bought this to see where holes are punched in paper, and a bit of curvature is no problem at all. If you're photographing duck on a pond surface and don't want your water horizon to be curved, position the scope so that horizon is in the center of the frame. The top board of the target frame is centered, and it doesn't look bent at all. Better yet, back off the zoom to a lower ratio and get straighter lines and a sharper image.
The two detail shots aren't perfectly sharp, but more than good enough to see every hole, even the ones in the dark blue target. I'm impressed. The range I go to also has targets at 300 yards. That might be pushing this scope's capability. I'll try it some time when I have better weather and have settled on ammunition I can trust to fly straight that far.
On the drive home from the range I passed a tree with a huge new nest in it, and today a bald eagle was perched near it. But I was cold and tired, and if I'd stopped and got out of the car to reach the scope in the back, the eagle would have left. Would have been a great inaugural wildlife shot for my new spotting scope, but I'm left with only the memory of it, and you'll have to picture it in your mind until you get your own spotting scope and venture into eagle country. Hope you like yours; it's just right for me, at a price I can justify.
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.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
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.
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.
Mine did not come with a tripod , so I bought one .