Reviews & Ratings for Celestron Ultima 65 Spotting Scope, 18-55x65mm Zoom 52248 — 9 reviews — Page 1

I bought this scope for hunting didn't have for long when the inside started to rattle scope want work and they want look at it without the bill or registering it on line stay a clear of this scope cheaply made inside plastic parts that break easily.

Overall for the money this is a good spotting scope. In my opinion great spotting scopes are 1000 dollars and up. For the price this is a good optic that does the job with certain limitations. If you are looking for a scope that can spot .22 holes in a target at 100 yards then this is adequate. If you are looking for the same performance at 200, 300 or more, then you are better off investing in a better scope. What is good about this scope? The clear optics, eye relief and price, however this is at lower powers. If you dial up the magnification to the higher end of the scale, eye relief and ease of viewing are reduced. This scope does not come with a tripod, which I consider a positive. I would rather the price be invested in providing the best optic for the money and skip any wobbly tripod, I would rather use an existing tripod or one that fits my needs exactly. Birders, target shooters and sky watchers all have different needs and the tripod is very specific to their needs. I also like the angled viewer as it allows for people of different heights to look through it, without having to adjust the tripod. Things I don't like about it- mainly the lens caps are loose, the objective cap falls off at the slightest jostle. The ocular lens is designed to cap the lens when dismounted from the scope, I'd prefer to just cap it in place. I also am not a fan of China made products and Celestion was sold to their Chinese supplier some years ago, so expect to see Made in China prominently...
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I shoot the standard Gamo targets set in pellet traps at 35 and 45 yards from my upper deck. I could not see the the hits in the black rings around the bull without marching down or around the back 40 and pulling the target. Now I can shoot and look after each shot. The image is clear and crisp and my old bones appreciate the rest. I like this solid piece of optics, and although a bit heavy for mini tripods the Celestron works great on my ancient fully adjustable camera tripod. This item is worthy of consideration if it fills your need.

This is a little Keeper Spotting Scope. It has sharp view and excellent contrast. Zoom is modest and no significant image diming at maximum zoom. You can attach DSLR to it and use as telephoto lens to take photos of bird etc
Pros: Compact And Sharp Image

Met all my needs for general outdoors and range use. Excellent image. Contrary to "package contents" list, no eyepiece cap is included (in fact, a cap for the opening in the scope body to which the eyepiece mounts is what is included). Fortunately 39mm Kaiser lens cap* (and Sensei "lens keeper" lanyard!) are readily available from B&H Photo to remedy this. AND the assembled scope and eyepiece with end caps will then easily fit into the provided soft case.

* - 39mm is snug; 40mm is easy fit but easily brushed off.
Pros: works fine, easy setup
Cons: no eyepiece cap

This economical spotting scope has functioned well for backyard birding. The quality of image has been surprising. I should have bought it sooner.
Pros: Good quality, ease of use
Cons: none

I gave this to mon & dad to look out of the condo window at the ocean off the Florida coast. They use it, and like it.
Pros: EZ set up, great clarity, depth of field