Celestron – Ultima 100 Angled Spotting Scope – 22-66x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-Coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Waterproof & Fogproof– Includes Soft Carrying Case

I'm really pleased with this purchased equipment. Gross cost with S&H was $230. It has wowed expert and fanatical "Gonzo" Colorado birdwatchers who are using scopes costing $2000 to $3500. Nothing but compliments and highly favorable comments from folks with discerning optical tastes. I'm not an optical expert but; I can't find anything to complain about, so far. Perhaps a year from now after extensive field use I'll learn of small flaws and deficient effects. If I do I intend to update this review. It is rugged enough for frequent field use on trails and wet weather. Does not fog up. It's a bit heavy at 4.5 lbs. due to the 100 mm objective lens. However, that lens is still bright and sharp at full 67x magnification even in twilight or predawn light. Resolution and sharpness even at very long range are excellent. Quick & easy to focus or change magnification. [One person told, "I think I paid $3000 more to get 10% to 15% better image quality. And I have to baby mine!"] Seems solidly built and overall fit, finish and workmanship seem more than satisfactory. If you're on a tight budget, think seriously about Celestron products.

I use spotting scopes for several purposes: Star Gazing, Looking around the valley, target shooting, enjoying the moon, and bird watching from home. We live on a mountain view home with a moderate sized piece of land. A nylon carrying bag is a provided but it is not protective in the sense of drops or shock. The covers for the objective and eyepiece are rudimentary. This scope doesn't come with a tripod. It needs a heavyweight stable base to work well, particularly at high magnification. This has a stabilizing bar that gives a more secure feel. The zoom is functional, and it does work out to the highest level. However, due to effects of sun, it can make for an indistinct view. The focus is adjusted in the front part of the body. The zoom is adjusted just under the eyepiece. For the money, it's a great quality scope. It's not a Swarovski or Vortex, but it's good enough for me. I can sight buildings and tractor trailer trucks several miles away. I can see the street conditions a few miles away. The scope works well out to 150 yards. There weren't any targets available at 250 yards. I could see shoot and see hits very distinctly. The biggest and major negative is size and weight. It's bigger than the average more practical scope, but I'm adaptable. I purchased a large carbon fiber tripod for this and it works extremely well. Overall, I'm very pleased.

the only reason i'm dinging this scope at all is that the large lens cap that came with it doesn't fit the scope right or its ridge is damaged such that it barely fits on it and falls off if you sneeze or look at it wrong. so total F for the lens cap....but the scope!!! the scope itself is so worth well beyond the money. i stared through leupolds and vortexes that were many many times the price of this scope while shopping around, but based on the reviews here at amazon decided wth, i'll give this celestron a try. i had purchased a celestron microscope for my kids in the past and was impressed with its quality so i thought why not. well, i'm so glad i didn't shell out 4 digits for a more expensive scope because this scope delivers. the quality of glass amazed me. it was very very clear. at 150 yards and less i could CLEARLY see .223 holes made on WHITE paper. when you get further, you can still see it but like all scopes once you have to zoom out too far, the shake makes it harder to see. i took this scope to the range with my friends--one of whom had the 4 digit vortex scope which was definitely quality, but provided no better of a view than my celestron. seriously, no better of a view. they looked equally clear and had the same zoom. we spotted each other for hitting big steel targets at 300 and 400+ yards! back at home, the spotting scope also works beautifully to look at stars or bird watch with the kids. you absolutely need to get a quality tripod for a any spotting scope and this one is no exception. in fact, make sure your tripod is sturdy. as you can see, this scope is very front heavy and you don't want to tip over. also, there are camera adapters available for this scope so you can take pictures of your spotting scope view. i haven't tried this yet but mean to in the future. this scope is one of my "phew!" purchases of the year. the kind where you take a chance and are just beyond satisfied. very very happy with it! it is perfect for the shooting range.

this scope is awesome, this is my first spotting scope. Any first time buyer can surely trust the product. image is very crisp and detailed. only problem i face is to find a phone adapter for digiscoping.

Bought the scope for ALAPPUZHA District Rifle Club 50 meter Shooting Range to check the target after shooting. You can read the MRP on a Cement Bag at 40 meters. The build quality is superb. Magnification is enough to see clearly to 300 meters. Scope has no mini tripod, this has to be bought separately. The eye piece comes in a separate box: just screw it in. There is a tripod attachment, which makes fixing the scope easy, on to any standard tripod. Adjust the eye piece for magnification and a separate small dial on top for focusing. You will get crisp crystal clear view. Amazing buy. Just loved it. Came packed securely inside its own cover.

This is an excellent entry level scope which is well made and good value for the money. I would recommend this.

Good Viewing spotting scope and I highly recommend this product.

I saw Jupiter and its moons. Just amazing.