Celestron 52252 100mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope
- Multi-Coated Optics
- Zoom Eyepiece
- Sight tube for quick targeting
- Soft Carrying Case
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
The largest aperture scope in the Ultima line, the 100mm Ultima offers more than 50% brighter images than the 80mm, allowing for better performance in low light conditions. The 100mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and comes standard with a 22-66x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. You'll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting. The green rubber optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor enthusiast.... More >>
Celestron 52252 100mm Ultima Zoom Spotting Scope
This scope has really impressed me. It’s a step up from the Wal-Mart optics that I had. Not a high end $4,000 scope but this does what I need. Stands out at my range and gets the “WOW” effect. Not a scope I would take back packing though, rather heavy and bulky.
Rating: 5 / 5
I use this as a spotting scope for target shooting. So far everything I’ve looked at and worked with gets dicey at about 500 yds. It just depends on the conditions. But a rule of thumb is if the sun is out and you aren’t being barraged with thermals you should be able to see at minimal 500 yds. So far I have not been disappointed in what I got for the price. When there are no thermals and good light, I can see very well at 500yds.
I also like it’s field of view. I was actually watching 4 targets the last time out without moving the scope. These are 12″ x 12 ” targets.
I have a Schmidt and Bender 56mm scope and it’s brightness and optics are actually better, but we are comparing a $2000 + set of optics to a < $500 set of optics. I also have a NightForce 56mm scope and I would compare it's brightness as a little better.
I have had quite a number of people use my scope for spotting and they are really amazed at it’s performance vs cost. So I would say that if these guys would put in a MOA or mildot reticle, they could sell quite a few more to people who are in the sport of long distance shooting.
At 600 yds on a good day like the last, I think this would have been fine. But no matter what scope you get, there are going to be some days you just have to walk up.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that it doesn’t have a hash reticle option, and the optics are really not the best. But I think price vs performance this is a keeper. So far I haven’t run into anyone who could see something I couldn’t.
Rating: 4 / 5