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product_id: 239561939
title: "Ultima 65 Spotting Scope – 45° Angled Eyepiece, 18–55x Zoom, Includes Smartphone Adapter, Tripod Mount – Ideal for Birdwatching, Wildlife Viewing, Target Shooting & Digiscoping"
brand: "celestron"
price: "$526"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
category: "Celestron"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/239561939-ultima-65-spotting-scope-45-angled-eyepiece-18-55x-zoom
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Smartphone adapter ready 18–55x zoom clarity Weatherproof rugged build Ultima 65 Spotting Scope – 45° Angled Eyepiece, 18–55x Zoom, Includes Smartphone Adapter, Tripod Mount – Ideal for Birdwatching, Wildlife Viewing, Target Shooting & Digiscoping

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** $526
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 Elevate your outdoor vision—don’t just watch, experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ultima 65 Spotting Scope – 45° Angled Eyepiece, 18–55x Zoom, Includes Smartphone Adapter, Tripod Mount – Ideal for Birdwatching, Wildlife Viewing, Target Shooting & Digiscoping by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** $526 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/239561939-ultima-65-spotting-scope-45-angled-eyepiece-18-55x-zoom)

## 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

- • **Zoom into the wild:** 18–55x magnification with 65mm lens for razor-sharp distant views
- • **Built for adventure:** Durable rubber-armored, waterproof, and fog-resistant housing withstands the elements
- • **See clearly anytime:** Fully multi-coated optics deliver bright, high-contrast images even at dawn or dusk
- • **Capture every moment:** Includes smartphone adapter for effortless digiscoping and sharing
- • **Comfort meets precision:** 45° angled eyepiece designed for fatigue-free, extended observation

## Overview

The Ultima 65 Spotting Scope combines powerful 18–55x zoom with a 65mm objective lens and a 45° angled eyepiece for comfortable, detailed viewing. Its fully multi-coated optics ensure bright, sharp images in all lighting conditions, while the included smartphone adapter lets you capture and share your sightings instantly. Rugged, waterproof, and fog-resistant, this scope is built to perform in any outdoor environment, making it the ultimate tool for birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and target shooters alike.

## Description

The tried-and-true Ultima 65mm angled spotting scope is now available bundled with the Celestron Smartphone Adapter. It’s an all-in-one digiscoping solution, perfect for outdoor lovers of all stripes.Imaging is Easy with the Celestron Smartphone AdapterCapture images and video right on your smartphone with this handy smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to the Ultima eyepiece, or any eyepiece with an outside diameter of 45mm or smaller. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture stunning images of wildlife, distant objects, and even the Moon at night! This smartphone adapter installs in seconds by simply clamping over the top of the eyepiece. Tightening knobs securely lock your phone in place. Note that some large and/or excessively bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter.Our Most Loved Spotting ScopeThe Ultima 65mm spotting scope is one of the most popular models in our Ultima series. The scope features a 45° viewing angle, excellent fully multi-coated optics, and a versatile 18-55x zoom eyepiece. Its rugged and portable design makes it easy to transport anywhere.Perfect for a Variety of UsesThe Ultima 65 angled spotting scope comes with a 18x-55x zoom eyepiece. Use the lower magnifications to scan the landscape and quickly punch in for detailed, up-close views of small subjects when needed. The large, ergonomic focus knob ensures your object is always in clear view. Both the zoom and focus knobs come with a rubber grip for easy adjustments while wearing gloves. The Ultima series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument.Ways to ObserveThe Ultima spotting scope is tripod adaptable, providing a variety of options for viewing. This spotting scope can easily be secured to a stable platform for comfortable long-duration or long-distance viewing.The Ultima spotting scope comes with a view-through carrying case. You can leave the case on when for viewing, transport, and storage. It can even remain on while the scope is mounted on a tripod.

Review: Perfect to see a .22LR bullet hole in 25M and in 50M range - Purchased this for 25M pistol shooting and it give clear crisp picture of .22LR bullet hole in standard Target paper for Standard Pistol and Rapid Fire Pistol Target. Crisp and serve me in all light condition. It will also serve you for 50M range as well. Chromatic aberration was minimal and image was Bright and Crisp. In Full Zoom mode there are slight dark corner however that was not a deal breaker for my purpose of shooting . The supplied Phone adapter is Bogus and not of any use , specially if you have any modern phone with multiple lens. This adapter wont work in my Iphone 11 Pro model , so its useless and shaky .
Review: Beautiful quality.

## Features

- HIGH-PERFORMANCE ZOOM OPTICS: 18–55x magnification and a 65mm objective lens deliver bright, detailed views of distant subjects—perfect for birdwatching, wildlife observation, target shooting, and nature study.
- 45° ANGLED VIEWING COMFORT: Angled eyepiece design allows for comfortable extended viewing sessions, whether seated or standing—ideal for use with a tripod.
- SMARTPHONE ADAPTER INCLUDED: Easily capture photos and videos through the scope using your smartphone—great for digiscoping wildlife, landscapes, and more.
- MULTI-COASTED OPTICS FOR BRIGHTNESS: Fully multi-coated lenses enhance light transmission for sharp, high-contrast images, even in low-light conditions like dawn or dusk.
- RUGGED & WEATHER-RESISTANT: Durable rubber-armored housing protects against rough handling; built to handle outdoor use with a waterproof and fog-resistant design.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Model Name:** ULTIMA
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Barlow
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 65 Millimeters
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect to see a .22LR bullet hole in 25M and in 50M range
*by S***. on 11 June 2021*

Purchased this for 25M pistol shooting and it give clear crisp picture of .22LR bullet hole in standard Target paper for Standard Pistol and Rapid Fire Pistol Target. Crisp and serve me in all light condition. It will also serve you for 50M range as well. Chromatic aberration was minimal and image was Bright and Crisp. In Full Zoom mode there are slight dark corner however that was not a deal breaker for my purpose of shooting . The supplied Phone adapter is Bogus and not of any use , specially if you have any modern phone with multiple lens. This adapter wont work in my Iphone 11 Pro model , so its useless and shaky .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***Z on 22 September 2021*

Beautiful quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***D on 15 August 2023*

Received yet again another open box item from Amazon with missing parts. Otherwise scope itself no complaints. Want the phone adapter to take photos. Would like Amazon to just send that but appears I have to return the whole item

## Frequently Bought Together

- Celestron ultima 65 angled spotting scope with smartphone adapter 18 to 55x65mm zoom, black/grey
- Amazon Basics 152 cm (60-Inch) Lightweight Camera, DSLR and Binocular Tripod with Bag, Black

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-10*