Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope
- Multi-Coated Optics
- Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope
- Multi-Coated Optics
- Zoom Eyepiece
$339.81
Last updated on November 21, 2024 9:12 am Details
Specification: Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope
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13 reviews for Celestron 52250 80mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope
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Josh Ryan –
Bought another spotter scope in a similar price point on Amazon. It seemed allright out of box but had damaged threads on the mount. Returned it no hasstle and bought this one. Way better quality right out of box and clearer glass, happy accident that I switched out. Works well with Amazon basics tripod and for the price point of those two together still cheaper then some then come with worse tripod.
Sadasius –
I use this for target shooting. Have a holder for my cellphone to record my shots and also to help see where I am shooting when zeroing in. I really like this scope.
Fabio Brown –
Good quality construction and not too bad optics, I still get a brighter image with my old Canon 8X30 binocular but of course I get much higher magnification with this scope, you do get a dimmer image at maximum zoom but this is expected with only 80mm aperture, it’s not a celestial telescope but gives you a nice view of the moon even inside the city, you do need a tripod but a good sturdy regular photographic model suffices to hold it in place.
Z –
Outstanding piece of kit, highly recommended along with a very sturdy tripod.
Also, for those of you trying to connect this scope to a Nikon D3300 (or similar) you do not need a barlow lens or any other type of connector/adapter, you only need a T2 adapter (please see link below) and when connected in this configuration (please see photos) you retain the full zoon capability of the current lens. Took me weeks of research to get the above confirmed, so thought Id share it.
Adapter For T2 Lens to Nikon F Mount Camera Body D50 D70 D80 D90 D600 D5100 D3 D300S D7000 D5000 D3100 D3000 D300 D200 D5100 D3200 DC309
G. Edwards –
Solid scope for a beginner birder like me. Just a few things I’ve noticed:
– the large cap on front of lense tends to pop off easier than I would like
– zoom past 40x not as sharp, but for the price I’m sure that’s what I should expect
Andrew Johnson –
Overall I’m happy with the price / performance of this scope both for bird watching / wildlife and some casual astronomy. As some have commented there is some chromatic aberration using this scope, but as is usual with CA this is noticeable in areas of extreme contrast, looking at the Moon for example, but for the price point this is not a surprise and not especially noticeable when bird watching. If you want zero CA you’re looking at the wrong price range!
Overall the image is quite sharp and bright and very pleasing, certainly good enough for my eyes when bird watching to pick out details and identify the species being observed. the scope is relatively light for it’s size and the carry bag is reasonably handy.
A couple of niggles, as some have pointed out the scope cant really be used with the carry bag, it really needs a velcro or other flap over the focus knob to make it accessible, then I think it will work “in the bag”. The front dust cap is a bit weedy and pops off with the slightest touch, the eyepiece cap is much firmer and pushes over the rubber eyecup and has a tendency to also remove the eyecup leaving the camera adaptor thread exposed.
Although I have a T2 camera adaptor I have not used the scope for digiscoping, I own some fairly good telephoto lenses and this scope is certainly no match for them optically but if you don’t have such exotic gear in your camera bag I can see where this scope could be of some use.
Monkey Nuts –
Pretty good. I compared it to a Gosky model and there was a positive difference in image but not a huge deal breaker. The Celestron is let down by an eye peace with falls out all the time and a lens cap cover which isn’t attached. Decent quality. Moon looks great
Michael Marek –
It is a scope thus field of view is narrow. However, I needed to see specifically a loonie size object at distance of 50 m. So it did the trick as I could not do it before with binoculars or scopes with lesser magnification. Clarity could have been better for the price, but I am happy nevertheless with the result.
Amazon Customer –
Bought this for birding / target shooting etc.
Used it in a variety of situations and lighting conditions from bright sunlight to near dark whilst watching Otters.
The size is quite bulky to be carried in a mid sized rucksack, but its managable and relatively light.
I was very unimpressed with the optics. It was relatively bright at the lower end of the magnification, as it should be for the size of the objective lens, but no brighter than my 8×32 binoculars.
The main problem (and the reason I have since sold it on Ebay) was the image quality, it just wasn’t very sharp. Detail was difficult to observe and it only got worse with increased magnification.
A lump of a scope with optics not suitable for serious birding and too large for the shooting/archery range.
H M Watkins –
Bought this for our new apartment which overlooks the beautiful Poole Harbour and Purbeck hills. We’re about 7 miles from Corfe Castle and can just about make it out with the naked eye on a good day; this scope allows us to pick out the shape of the castle towers clearly. On boats in the harbour which are approx 2 miles away we can clearly see the name of the vessel and count the people on deck. We’re hoping we’ll be able to spot dolphins and seals when they make their way into the harbour. We already had a good tripod but invested in a decent fluid head to give good control. Yes, of course for this price you don’t get perfect optics, so there is some aberration around the outer edge, but I think it’s acceptable at this end of the market. If we had a lot more cash to splash we’d have probably spent a few more £100s and bought a better one, but for just browsing the view and keeping an eye on shipping it’s perfect for us!
Robert –
I am new to birding and wanted a scope without a huge outlay. This is about the only budget spotting scope that gets recommended. And it works pretty well.
But corners have been cut to get to this price point. The mounting thread is plastic, not metal. So I bought a separate Arca Swiss quick release plate so I did not need to change it often. It cost $10. One of the zippers on the case failed the first time I used it. The front lens element is not well shielded and the lens cap is easily dislodged.
However, if you are just getting started, or don’t use spotting scope often, this is a pretty good $200 scope and comes with a great warranty. I was observing ducks at very long distances and was able to compete with scopes costing 6 to 10 times as much fairly well.
I have Celestron binoculars as my primary birding binos and love them. This spotting scope should do for a while. Celestron has an upgrade path if you like this brand.
Yucheng –
I was able to spot 223 hits on hi-vis impact target at 350 yards. steel plate 223 hits at 450 yards. I assume the scope should be able to spot 308 impacts on steel plates at 800 yards. It is a little bulky, wouldn’t suggest using it on hunts. but it’s good for target practice. For the price, it is a decent scope.
DE_PRITCH –
I am so very pleased. The optic quality is superb. The price is amazing. Cheaper here than anywhere else. Easily connects to my Nikon D5500 with just a T-ring. You’ll need a good steady tripod. I use a Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH with Grip Head (purchased from Amazon). Can’t wait for another good bright day to go out and shoot.