Spotting Binoculars
Celestron Ultima 80 Spotting Scope Review
The Celestron Ultima 80 Spotting Scope offers a balance of performance and affordability with fully multi-coated optics and an 80mm objective lens. It is waterproof and fogproof, suitable for a variety of outdoor activities including birdwatching and target shooting.
What Customers Are Saying
Many users appreciate the Ultima 80 for its solid optical performance at a budget-friendly price. The waterproof and fogproof features are frequently mentioned as valuable for outdoor use. Some users find the focusing smooth and the image bright, though a few note that the build quality feels less premium compared to higher-end models.
Pros
- Affordable with good optical performance
- Waterproof and fogproof for outdoor use
- Fully multi-coated optics for brightness
- 80mm objective lens for good light gathering
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Build quality less premium
- Focus mechanism can be less smooth
- Tripod sold separately
- Narrower field of view
- Some chromatic aberration at high zoom