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# 22-66x zoom eyepiece for razor-sharp focus Waterproof & fog-proof sealed design 100mm objective lens for bright, detailed views Celestron 52252 100 mm Ultima Spotting Scope 45 Degrees, Grey

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** E£ 84307
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See More, Miss Less — Elevate Your Outdoor Adventures with Ultima Precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celestron 52252 100 mm Ultima Spotting Scope 45 Degrees, Grey by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** E£ 84307 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for the Wild:** Rugged, armored exterior and waterproof, nitrogen-purged body ensure durability in any weather.
- • **Ready for Digiscoping:** Integrated T-adapter lets you effortlessly connect your DSLR for capturing nature’s finest moments.
- • **Trusted Legacy & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year warranty and decades of optical expertise since 1960.
- • **Precision Focus, Instant Detail:** Large focus dial and 22-66x zoom eyepiece let you lock in on distant subjects with ease and speed.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision at Every Zoom:** Multi-coated optics maximize brightness and contrast for stunning clarity, even in low light.

## Overview

The Celestron 52252 Ultima 100mm Spotting Scope combines a large 100mm objective lens with fully multi-coated optics and a versatile 22-66x zoom eyepiece, delivering bright, sharp images for nature observation and long-distance viewing. Its rugged, waterproof, and nitrogen-purged design prevents fogging and withstands harsh outdoor conditions. Featuring a comfortable 45° angled viewing position and an integrated T-adapter for digiscoping, this scope is perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking reliable, high-performance optics backed by a 2-year warranty from a trusted brand.

## Description

Product Description A great all-around spotting scope with a large 100mm objective lens and a comfortable 45-degree viewing angle. 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 ?eld. Fully multi-coated lenses provide high levels of light transmission, so you can enjoy brighter images even when ambient lighting conditions are dim. Venture into rainy conditions with con?dence; your Ultima scope is waterproof. It’s also ?lled with dry nitrogen gas and sealed, so you don’t need to worry about internal fogging of the lenses. 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. 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. Manufacturer's Description Celestron's Ultima Refractor range was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. Great for observing nature and long distance spotting and since it is completely waterproof you can feel comfortable using it in extreme weather

Review: Celestron Ultima 80 - 45º - Bought this after comparing many different spotting scopes including some very expensive ones; mostly all the cheaper ones have fairly poor optics, there might be some good ones but I couldn't find any. It seems fairly difficult to get any objective reviews of the Celestron Ultima scope, most reviews are either advertising hype or people who haven't used it and based on conjecture. The Ultima build quality is very good, optics are nothing short of great especially considering this is not ED glass, image does go a bit dark at 60X but that's in the nature of the beast, at 22X to about 50X it is really excellent. Eye relief is fairly good too, I can keep my spectacles on even at full magnification. I've used this to look at birds at 10m (yes, 10m) to 500m and it's really useable when the light fades after dusk; general spotting up to several miles is excellent too but then you are really at the mercy of the atmosphere - all in all it's excellent, I can only imagine what trebling the price to buy ED glass gives you! It even has a built in T-adapter to mount a cameras, a camera lens of this quality and size would cost many hundreds of £. I mainly bought this for my daughter for astronomy, she already has a Newtonian but finds that really tedious to set up for quick viewing, no problems with this Celestron though. Although the experts will tell you that spotting scopes do not work well for astronomy work, the Ultima 80 is great. It may not suit the experts but for the casual hobbyist it gives really great images of the moon and planets (Saturn is a little small but the rings are clear). It's only drawback is the comparatively small field of view for astronomy, e.g. the best you can get in is two of the stars from Orions belt. Even the experts agree that the best scope for astronomy is the one you use most often, in our case this is the Ultima! It is light, easy to focus, gives, clear images (atmospherics allowing of course) and I (and my daughter) couldn't be happier. You do need a tripod, but that's the same for all spotting scopes. desertcart's price is better than most and delivery was very quick. If you are confused over spotting scopes and can't afford a lot of money then I can wholeheartedly reommend this one, I do not think you will be disappointed.
Review: Bright and clear image for the price. - 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. Update Sept 2024: Until recently I have been fairly OK with the Chromatic Aberration while birding but this has been mostly in Woodlands / Hills. After a recent trip to South Stack I found it very frustrating especially at high power in bright light the CA around dark objects like Porpoises and Cormorants against the sea or rocks was especially noticeable, not enough to prevent identification but enough to make it difficult.

## Features

- ULTIMA ANGLED SPOTTING SCOPE: The outdoor enthusiast’s choice is our great all-around spotting scope with an 100mm objective lens and a 45° viewing angle; Perfect for observing nature and long-distance viewing
- INCLUDES ESSENTIALS FOR BETTER VIEWING: Extended tripod mounting plate, zoom eyepiece with integrated T-adapter for digiscoping, carrying case, eyepiece lens cap, eyepiece port cover, eyepiece pouch, lens cloth, and instruction manual
- MULTI-COATED OPTICS: Every lens surface is coated multiple times with anti-reflective coatings to improve colour and contrast while maximizing brightness, so you can enjoy brighter and sharper images, even when ambient lighting conditions are dim
- SHARP ZOOM EYEPIECE FUNCTION: Ultima's large focus dial allows you to bring your subject into razor-sharp focus before it moves away; The included 22-66x zoom eyepiece helps you zero in for detailed views of distant subjects in seconds
- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from a leading telescope brand, based in California since 1960; You’ll also receive a two-year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002862UW |
| Best Sellers Rank | 37,205 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 22 in Spotting Scopes |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Colour | gray |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,278) |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2002 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | Carrying case, Extend plate, Eyepiece Port cover, Eyepiece carrying case, Eyepiece lens cap, Eyepiece pouch, Instrument manual, Lens cloth, Zoom eye piece with integrated T-adapter |
| Item Weight | 4.5 Pounds |
| Item model number | 52252-CGL |
| Min Focal Length | 540 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2011 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 100 Millimetres |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 59 x 20 x 20 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 3.25 Kilograms |
| Part number | 52252-CGL |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 55.9 x 17.8 x 17.8 centimetres |
| Size | Ultima 100 - 45° |
| Style | Ultima 100 - 45 degree Angled |
| Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye piece lens description:** 22-66x zoom
- **Finderscope:** optical
- **Focus type:** Manual Focus
- **Model name:** Ultima 22-66x100mm
- **Objective lens diameter:** 100 Millimetres
- **Optical tube length:** 100 Millimetres
- **Power source:** internal battery
- **Product dimensions:** 55.9D x 17.8W x 17.8H centimetres
- **Telescope mount description:** Equatorial Mount

## Images

![Celestron 52252 100 mm Ultima Spotting Scope 45 Degrees, Grey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cj0DdFzoL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have just bought the Celestron Ultima 100 - Could owners of this scope please recommend a Tripod to use with it.**
A: I use my Celestron for birdwatching so I find the Velbon C-600 manages the weight of the telescope well and it is sturdily built.  Smooth movement on all planes makes this tripod work in the higher magnifications.

**Q: Just how many adaptor thingies do I need to attach my Sony Alpha dslr to this scope?**
A: Search this 'sony alpha t adaptor' on Amazon.  The answer to your question is one!

**Q: Can this scope be used with a Nikon d7200 camera and if so what attachment is needed?**
A: you look on Amazon for the attachments,

**Q: Can the scope be turned to use in the prone position**
A: Hi, no it's body fixed at 45 decrees to the vertical

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Celestron Ultima 80 - 45º
*by M***3 on 16 February 2009*

Bought this after comparing many different spotting scopes including some very expensive ones; mostly all the cheaper ones have fairly poor optics, there might be some good ones but I couldn't find any. It seems fairly difficult to get any objective reviews of the Celestron Ultima scope, most reviews are either advertising hype or people who haven't used it and based on conjecture. The Ultima build quality is very good, optics are nothing short of great especially considering this is not ED glass, image does go a bit dark at 60X but that's in the nature of the beast, at 22X to about 50X it is really excellent. Eye relief is fairly good too, I can keep my spectacles on even at full magnification. I've used this to look at birds at 10m (yes, 10m) to 500m and it's really useable when the light fades after dusk; general spotting up to several miles is excellent too but then you are really at the mercy of the atmosphere - all in all it's excellent, I can only imagine what trebling the price to buy ED glass gives you! It even has a built in T-adapter to mount a cameras, a camera lens of this quality and size would cost many hundreds of £. I mainly bought this for my daughter for astronomy, she already has a Newtonian but finds that really tedious to set up for quick viewing, no problems with this Celestron though. Although the experts will tell you that spotting scopes do not work well for astronomy work, the Ultima 80 is great. It may not suit the experts but for the casual hobbyist it gives really great images of the moon and planets (Saturn is a little small but the rings are clear). It's only drawback is the comparatively small field of view for astronomy, e.g. the best you can get in is two of the stars from Orions belt. Even the experts agree that the best scope for astronomy is the one you use most often, in our case this is the Ultima! It is light, easy to focus, gives, clear images (atmospherics allowing of course) and I (and my daughter) couldn't be happier. You do need a tripod, but that's the same for all spotting scopes. Amazon's price is better than most and delivery was very quick. If you are confused over spotting scopes and can't afford a lot of money then I can wholeheartedly reommend this one, I do not think you will be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright and clear image for the price.
*by A***N on 2 September 2019*

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. Update Sept 2024: Until recently I have been fairly OK with the Chromatic Aberration while birding but this has been mostly in Woodlands / Hills. After a recent trip to South Stack I found it very frustrating especially at high power in bright light the CA around dark objects like Porpoises and Cormorants against the sea or rocks was especially noticeable, not enough to prevent identification but enough to make it difficult.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scope, great price.
*by J***P on 12 September 2010*

For the money this is a very impressive scope. It is also the winner of an award for its type and price range by top British scope users (the sky at night). The only draw back I can find with having a scope is the additional weight and that is true for all scopes not just this one. Perfect for those who want to enhance their wildlife watching experience but do not want to invest in the expensive brands which cost £300 - 1500. With the saved money you could invest in a carbon fibre tripod to help combat the weight issue. I chose to buy the Velbon Sherpa 500R from Amazon as well for around £70 and its a sturdy but versatile scope which suits the need of not just wildlife scoping user but also photography. Although the tripod is a bit on the heavy side I can still recommend it. I also urge you to buy a tripod which includes the quick release feature, it saves you much time and effort. Choose this scope and you will not be disappointed, unless you have loads of money to invest in the top of the range scopes which have an improved image quality for 10X the price. This improvement is not necessary for the everyday birder to enjoy or spot and identify wildlife. Thanks to this scope and others like it birding can be done very economically. I also recommend Bushnell as excellent and cheap binocular makers. The H2O range 8x42 is what I use and its a good binocular for the price, only £68 on Amazon! Again slightly heavy for some peoples taste but I wear them all the time and find them ideal and not too heavy at all.

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