Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit
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- Mfr# 52303
Product Highlights
- Waterproof
- Angled Viewing
- ED Glass
- 22-67x Wide Angle Zoom Eyepiece
- 42-60° Apparent Field of View
The Celestron Regal 100 F-ED Spotting Scope is a fully waterproof, armored device accepting any conventional 1.25" astronomy eyepiece, delivered with a zoom ocular. Celestron's been making premium scopes for awhile now, and the Regal F shows much in the way of evolution: the sunshade hood now telescopes and has a rotating sighting aid, the tripod collar now rotates as well, and they made the eyepieces interchangeable. The supplied eyepiece also features a T-threading just under the eyeguard; add a T-mount for your SLR camera and you can digiscope directly through the eyepiece.
But the Regal 100 F-ED's best improvement is that one of the objective elements now contains fluorite, a costly crystal material which goes a long way towards achieving true apochromatic color correction. Whenever light's harsh and contrasty, or when a colorful bird is cast against an overwhelming drab gray background, the fluorite will help define those edges of subject and background like no other element can.
For their flagship Regals, Celestron chose to only produce angled scopes. Angled scopes are much easier to share amongst a group of observers and are generally regarded as giving a more relaxed, comfortable observing position unless you're elevated more than 45° above a subject. It takes some experience to quickly locate subjects.
The Regal 100 F-ED is amongst a tiny handful of spotting scopes with an enormous objective lens diameter of 4.0", and as such is a large and weighty scope at that. But from dawn to dusk, and everything in between, you'll constantly be reminded of that objective lens size as everything you'll see will be that much brighter in the eyepiece. Digiscoping, as well, will be much easier thanks to all the added light reaching the inside of the camera.
Celestron's Regal spotting scopes include their wonderful "No Fault" warranty coverage, which assures that your scope will be repaired or replaced at Celestron's option for as long as you own them-no questions asked! The only requirements on the user's end are to ship the binoculars (at the user's cost) to Celestron with a proof of purchase and a check or money order for $25 to cover the costs of inspection, shipping and handling. This warranty service is valid only for USA and Canadian citizens.
- Oversized 4" doublet objective lens system yields superior illumination in twilight
- Fluorite (expensive material only used in finest of scopes) objective lens helps define subject edges in highly contrasted lighting
- Sealed, waterproof design
- Accepts standard 1.25" astronomy eyepieces, from Celestron and many others
- Built-In T-Mount threading for eyepiece projection SLR photography (requires camera-specific T-mount adapter)
- Alignment aid built in extending sunshade
- Rubber armored housing
- Smooth dual-geared focus knob easily operated with a single finger
- Rotating tripod collar
- Includes tripod balance plate
| Magnification | 22-67x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 4.0" (100mm) |
| Angle of View |
22x: 1.9° 67x: 0.9° |
| Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds) |
22x: 100' (33 m @ 1000 m) 67x: 50' (17 m @ 1000 m) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 26.0' (7.9 m) at 22x (unspecified otherwise) |
| Exit Pupil Diameter |
22x: 4.5mm 67x: 1.5mm |
| Eye Relief | 20mm at 22x (unspecified otherwise) |
| Relative Brightness |
22x: 20.7 67x: 2.3 |
| Twilight Factor |
22x: 46.9 67x: 81.9 |
| Weatherproofing | Waterproof |
| Dimensions | 20.0" (508mm) in Length [w/o eyepiece] |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2500g) |
Included Free
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Bright eyepiece (16)
- Strong magnification (16)
- Sensitivity controls (14)
Cons
- Heavy (5)
Best Uses
- Shooting (13)
- Astronomy (11)
- Bright conditions (8)
- Low visibility (3)
- Wildlife (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (15), Avid adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
Two thumbs up!
After months of shopping, I was ready to spend the big money on a spotting scope for my long distance rifle work. While a smaller, field spotting scope would have probably been handier, ...Read complete review
After months of shopping, I was ready to spend the big money on a spotting scope for my long distance rifle work. While a smaller, field spotting scope would have probably been handier, my goal is to use this higher magnification, traditional-sized spotting scope to try and improve my wind-reading and bullet-tracing skills. Although I had considered scopes costing three times the price, I kept coming back to these low-cost scopes made by Celestron, essentially for star-gazing and bird-watching activities. I don't know if those markets have a different price structure than the shooting sports, but whatever the reason, the bang for the buck seemed to be much higher than what I could get through the more recognized "shooting-sport" brands.The decided on the Regal F-ED series, Celestron's flagship model. While these scopes are assembled in China, the lens are Ohara brand ED glass from Japan. And man oh man, does it show! The images are razor sharp from edge-to-edge, and the colors are true to life. The resolving power is also amazing. I was counting 6.5mm bullet holes at 500 meters yesterday, in the rain! And with the huge 100mm objective, my images do not get dimmer at all as I approach maximum magnification.Pros - Cost ([$]) - Japanese, ED glass - BAK 4 prism - 22-67x wide angle eyepiece - 20mm eye relief - accepts any 1.25" eyepiece - 100mm objective, awesome brightness and resolving power! - Waterproof - No fault lifetime warrantyCons - size (almost 2 feet long!) - weight (5.5 lbs!)Long story short, if you're in the market for some excellent value on spotting scope glass, consider these Celestron scopes. They also make 65mm and 80mm models if the 100mm model is too intimidating!In my opinion, they are one of the very best values for well under $1000.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Not Quite as expected "ED"
I purchased this Spotting Scope based on the"ED" glass advertized qualities and I expected it to be more versatile and the ED glass if not like the Canon"L"glass I have in my Canon ...Read complete review
I purchased this Spotting Scope based on the"ED" glass advertized qualities and I expected it to be more versatile and the ED glass if not like the Canon"L"glass I have in my Canon 10x42L-IS Binoculars,a bit closer to it especially because this Celestron has a big 100mm objective lens and the green multicoatings generously mentioned in both,specs and adverizing, promissed much better image contours and contrast than it actually produces ; from that promise only the flat image allover the field(no spheric/chromatic aberation at all), brightness and magnification are totally true.It is a well-built/nice-looking tool for the price,acceptable for the purposes I bought it for(close range astronomy,nature observation),but I would not reccomend it to somebody who wants fine detail beyond magnification 30-40x in conditions of average lighting and ground thermal effect,when the image becomes quite blurry anyway(outdoor shooting range and faraway target-objects).A better and more expensive eyepiece would probably help a lot to take advantage of the ED objective lens glass and good mechanics in this nice scope,but I did not try any,so this is only a guess.I only did some experiments with the 9mm,15mm and 32mm Celestron multicoated Plossl 1,25" eyepieces from my Newtonian telescope,and even the 9mm produces better images with this scope,compared with the 22-67x zoom eyepiece that comes with the kit;under 9mm the brightness decreases abruptly and a Barlow(1.5-2x)is usefull only starting from a 32mm eyepiece.The 1.25" eyepiece interface on this scope is another very nice/wellmade feature especially for astronomical purposes.
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Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I used the Celestron to view paper targets at 200 yds on a bright overcast day in the early afternoon. The image was cloudy and the focusing was quite critical. Move the fine focus the smallest amount and it blurred. Resolution was poor. I was able to see the bullet holes better with the riflescope (Vortex PST 6-24x50). I am returning the scope. Will spend 3-4x more on Kowa but think it will be worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Awesome Price
- Great in Low Light
- Sturdy Quality Finish
- Very Powerful
Cons
- Colour Fringing At 67x
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I am a pro photographer 1st time scope owner who is replacing a pair of nikon stable eyes 14x40. The Regal 100F-ED has a stunning look and feel. It takes bit of getting used to sighting an requires a clear atmosphere at the high end of magnification. I found it was sharper at low to mid range in the zoom. It also has a bad purple fringe when light and dark meet in contrasty daylight situations.
Looking at the moon is amazing although there was a noticeable green soft fringe at the top of a full moon while the rest of the full moon was very sharp an completely filling the viewfinder.
For less than the cost of repairing my Nikon binos I have a brilliant new toy.
Forget hand held is a waits of time, it needs a sturdy tripod.
The free clip on rifle thing is nothing more than land fill and is an insult to the product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Irritating My Wife
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I use this instrument to view tiny holes at long distances. It actualy works very well. What was so not great about it is that it was not free. I would recomend this product to anybody who can afford it.
- Ease of Operation:
- 5
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Nil
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Lunarplanetary Viewing
- Shooting Range
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
- Wildlife Watching
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Great optics with 100mm objective and ED glass lenses. Subjects are crystal clear even in low light at dawn and dusk.Can use the full zoom range of 22X-67X(9mm to 25mm) of the eyepiece.Optional Celestron X-cell LX telescope 1.25" eyepieces can be used with this spotting scope.Dual(Coarse/fine) focussing knob which can be used with one finger with easy and smooth gliding action. T-adapter(included) and optional T-ring for Nikon and Canon available to attach SLR cameras.Although a large scope it is light enough to be handle/carried by one hand.Lunar and casual planetary viewing.Other includeed features: sunshade, objective lens cap, eyepiece case and cap, waterproof, soft carry case,etc.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Eyepiece Zoom
- Great Hi Mag Focus
- Nofault Warranty Lifetim
- Outperforms Hi End Scopes
- Uses 1 25 Eyepieces
Cons
- Unable To Find A 100mm Uv
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Shooting
- Wildlife
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I was torn between buying the Celestron 100mm FD Regal and the top of the line Vortex Razor HD so I bought both. The Vortex has been highly regarded and cost more than 2 times the price of the Celestron so I was expecting its performance to be significantly better than the Vortex.
In a nutshell I was extremely disappointed with the Vortex. It looked good with low magnification but past 30X it did not focus sharply. Much to my surprise the Celestron Regal blew the Vortex away. The Celestron had significantly superior sharpness and focus at higher magnification. The Celestron is also much more versatile in that you can use 1.25" eyepieces as well as Barlows. Yes the Celestron is larger and weighs more but this is no issue as all scopes should be mounted on a sturdy tripod. The build quality on the Celestron was very good.
I have not tried other high end scopes out there but after using the over hyped Vortex Razor HD I am convinced that the Celestron Regal offers without a doubt the best bang and versatility for the buck in spotting scopes period.
I will definitely be returning the Vortex Razor HD.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
simple easy to use. A little heavy but buy a better tripod and mount.
Could have a better case!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Grippy rubber surface
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Bright Conditions
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I bought this with the intent of target range spotting at 100 - 200 yards. The optics are very clear and mounts well to a sturdy tripod. The unit is not light, but is not too cumbersome to travel with. Lately I have used the 100 F-ED for some novice astronomy viewing. After reading some blog posts regarding spotting scopes, I purchased a TeleVue 24mm Panoptic eyepiece. The stock Celestron 22x - 67x zoom eyepiece is fine, but the quality of optics found in the TeleVue make a big difference - especially at night. For the price of this scope - even with the addition of a quality eyepiece - it is a good product, with a broad range of applications.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good finish for the price
- Mechanically good
- Sensitivity Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Birdwatching
- Close range astronomy
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I purchased this Spotting Scope based on the"ED" glass advertized qualities and I expected it to be more versatile and the ED glass if not like the Canon"L"glass I have in my Canon 10x42L-IS Binoculars,a bit closer to it especially because this Celestron has a big 100mm objective lens and the green multicoatings generously mentioned in both,specs and adverizing, promissed much better image contours and contrast than it actually produces ; from that promise only the flat image allover the field(no spheric/chromatic aberation at all), brightness and magnification are totally true.It is a well-built/nice-looking tool for the price,acceptable for the purposes I bought it for(close range astronomy,nature observation),but I would not reccomend it to somebody who wants fine detail beyond magnification 30-40x in conditions of average lighting and ground thermal effect,when the image becomes quite blurry anyway(outdoor shooting range and faraway target-objects).A better and more expensive eyepiece would probably help a lot to take advantage of the ED objective lens glass and good mechanics in this nice scope,but I did not try any,so this is only a guess.I only did some experiments with the 9mm,15mm and 32mm Celestron multicoated Plossl 1,25" eyepieces from my Newtonian telescope,and even the 9mm produces better images with this scope,compared with the 22-67x zoom eyepiece that comes with the kit;under 9mm the brightness decreases abruptly and a Barlow(1.5-2x)is usefull only starting from a 32mm eyepiece.The 1.25" eyepiece interface on this scope is another very nice/wellmade feature especially for astronomical purposes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Good price
- Good resolution
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Mount hits lens body
Best Uses
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
This unit was bought for long range varminting out to 700 yards. I have only really used it to 500 yards so far but the unit is well worth its money in this area. We are able to spot bullet misses and at most times can see the impact point at the time of impact into the object. Low light is good with the 100mm objective being able to be used after the rifle scopes fail. At 22x it is awesome all around up to 45X and then it falls off in light gathering at full magnification unless full sunlight. Does not like side light across lens (could possibly use longer hood)
Well worth the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Nikon 10 x 50 monarch binoculars
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Bigger than I thought
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I shoot hi power rifle and need to see small holes far away. I had the opportunity to look through several scopes on the line and found the regal to be just as good as the ones priced several times higher. Bright sharp optics with good contrast. Now that I have one of my own I feel I got a lot of scope for the dollars spent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Crystal clear at 200 yard target, can't wait to try it at 300-500. Buy a sturdy tripod because this thing is big and heavy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Working with the D90 for DigiScoping.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- ANY CONDITION
- Astronomy
- Hunting
- PHOTOS
- Shooting
- wildlife viewing
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
THIS SCOPE IS A VERY NICE RUBBER ARMOR COATED NICE ALL AROUND SCOPE I WOULD PUT THIS SIDE BY SIDE WITH OTHER HIGH END SCOPES AND I DONT THINK YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO TELL A DIFFERENCE IN VIEW QUALITY AND BRIGHTNESS, MY BRO HAS A LICA 77 VERY NICE SCOPE AND CLEAR FROM TOP TO BOTTOM SIDE TO SIDE AND THEN LOOKING AT CELESTRON 100 ED AND THIS IS THE SAME BUT MAYBE WITH MORE LIGHT BECAUSE OF 100MM. THE FOCUS IS VERY NICE AND BUILD QUALITY IS VERY GOOD, I WAS A LITTLE BIT WORRIED ABOUT SPENDING $$$ BUT I WOULD DO IT FOR SURE AFTER LOOKING THOUGH THIS BEAUTY,YEA IT IS NICE AND IM IMPRESSED!! IF SIZE IS A ISSUE THEN DONT BE AFRAID OF THE 80 ED OR 65 ED SMALLER QUALITY STILL GOOD VERY GOOD!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Image not upside down
- Solid
- Versatile
Cons
- Heavy for handhold
- Included bag poor
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Whale watching
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Such a versatile instrument. I use it on a tripod with the sky scout attached, also on the car window attachment especially for whale watching. My best celestial experience was to see Saturn's rings. I love my scope.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Bright view at high power
- Outstanding image Quality
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Corse focus can be rough
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Bright Conditions
- Security
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
This scope is an outstanding value for the money. I have looked at Leica, Pentax and Nikon scopes in the 80mm range. I would say this 100mm scope performs better than most of the 80mm scopes costing 3X-4X more money. The fluorite lenses on this model are superb.
If you can tolerate the extra weight & bulk of the 100mm lens this scope is a fantastic value. Don't even THINK about hand holding this thing. You will need a very sturdy tripod with a fluid head. What's amazing about this scope is... You can actually USE the 67X setting and the image stays relatively bright & clear. The contrast at 22-45X is breathtaking. As with all zoom eyepieces... The field of view is not as wide as some high end fixed focal length eyepieces. (I have tried a TeleView Panoptic 24mm eyepiece and the results are really outstanding.)
The only complaint I have is that the course focus knob has some rough spots in the travel... But the fine focus let's you dial in the perfect focus with ease. With a scope this large you don't really need a super fast course focus anyway. This is not a scope for running around in the field chasing birds. It will make an excellent spotting scope for shooters. (Possibly the best I have ever tested.)
The build quality is acceptable. It may be a bit heavy... But it's sturdy & functional.
For the money... this is probably one of the best spotting scopes you can find.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Uses telescope eyepieces
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Digiscoping
- Low Visibility
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
scope is easily used for digiscoping, one nice feature is that this scope takes standard 1.25 telescope eyepieces so you can invest in the level of quality your budget can take.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I use the scope to check out the water conditions from my house some 3 miles from the beach, excellent quality and easy to use, the 100mm lens is very bright.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Bright Conditions
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
the scope surprised me with the quality through the lenses,so very clear,and the night sky was far better than expected for a spotting scope,a little hard to focus at first but you soon get the hang of it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bright Conditions
- Security
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Good field of view. Case included was for a different size smaller scope. I contacted Celestron directly [...] Celestron gave me directions to return case and they would see what they could do. So we are waiting to see what they will do!! Also mounting ring will not turn on the scope to allow other than verticle mounting to tripod...it appears stuck solidly in place!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bright Conditions
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Spotting scope is used mainly for daytime observation. We just try it a few time and it does a very good job. The image are really clear. We also look at the moon and it give a real good image of craters and relief. I'm not so used with spotting scope but my friend has done astronomy for a while and he like the scope a lot. It's a little difficult to get good focus at 67X but up to 50X it's excellent and the coarse adjustment is a not always smooth but it's the only negative things. The great things is the price. From what I read from review it's a great quality at a price largely under other spotting scope. So it's a great deal!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Bright eyepiece (16)
- Strong magnification (16)
- Sensitivity controls (14)
Cons
- Heavy (5)
Best Uses
- Shooting (13)
- Astronomy (11)
- Bright conditions (8)
- Low visibility (3)
- Wildlife (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (15), Avid adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
Two thumbs up!
After months of shopping, I was ready to spend the big money on a spotting scope for my long distance rifle work. While a smaller, field spotting scope would have probably been handier, ...Read complete review
After months of shopping, I was ready to spend the big money on a spotting scope for my long distance rifle work. While a smaller, field spotting scope would have probably been handier, my goal is to use this higher magnification, traditional-sized spotting scope to try and improve my wind-reading and bullet-tracing skills. Although I had considered scopes costing three times the price, I kept coming back to these low-cost scopes made by Celestron, essentially for star-gazing and bird-watching activities. I don't know if those markets have a different price structure than the shooting sports, but whatever the reason, the bang for the buck seemed to be much higher than what I could get through the more recognized "shooting-sport" brands.The decided on the Regal F-ED series, Celestron's flagship model. While these scopes are assembled in China, the lens are Ohara brand ED glass from Japan. And man oh man, does it show! The images are razor sharp from edge-to-edge, and the colors are true to life. The resolving power is also amazing. I was counting 6.5mm bullet holes at 500 meters yesterday, in the rain! And with the huge 100mm objective, my images do not get dimmer at all as I approach maximum magnification.Pros - Cost ([$]) - Japanese, ED glass - BAK 4 prism - 22-67x wide angle eyepiece - 20mm eye relief - accepts any 1.25" eyepiece - 100mm objective, awesome brightness and resolving power! - Waterproof - No fault lifetime warrantyCons - size (almost 2 feet long!) - weight (5.5 lbs!)Long story short, if you're in the market for some excellent value on spotting scope glass, consider these Celestron scopes. They also make 65mm and 80mm models if the 100mm model is too intimidating!In my opinion, they are one of the very best values for well under $1000.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Not Quite as expected "ED"
I purchased this Spotting Scope based on the"ED" glass advertized qualities and I expected it to be more versatile and the ED glass if not like the Canon"L"glass I have in my Canon ...Read complete review
I purchased this Spotting Scope based on the"ED" glass advertized qualities and I expected it to be more versatile and the ED glass if not like the Canon"L"glass I have in my Canon 10x42L-IS Binoculars,a bit closer to it especially because this Celestron has a big 100mm objective lens and the green multicoatings generously mentioned in both,specs and adverizing, promissed much better image contours and contrast than it actually produces ; from that promise only the flat image allover the field(no spheric/chromatic aberation at all), brightness and magnification are totally true.It is a well-built/nice-looking tool for the price,acceptable for the purposes I bought it for(close range astronomy,nature observation),but I would not reccomend it to somebody who wants fine detail beyond magnification 30-40x in conditions of average lighting and ground thermal effect,when the image becomes quite blurry anyway(outdoor shooting range and faraway target-objects).A better and more expensive eyepiece would probably help a lot to take advantage of the ED objective lens glass and good mechanics in this nice scope,but I did not try any,so this is only a guess.I only did some experiments with the 9mm,15mm and 32mm Celestron multicoated Plossl 1,25" eyepieces from my Newtonian telescope,and even the 9mm produces better images with this scope,compared with the 22-67x zoom eyepiece that comes with the kit;under 9mm the brightness decreases abruptly and a Barlow(1.5-2x)is usefull only starting from a 32mm eyepiece.The 1.25" eyepiece interface on this scope is another very nice/wellmade feature especially for astronomical purposes.
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Reviewed by 27 customers
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Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I used the Celestron to view paper targets at 200 yds on a bright overcast day in the early afternoon. The image was cloudy and the focusing was quite critical. Move the fine focus the smallest amount and it blurred. Resolution was poor. I was able to see the bullet holes better with the riflescope (Vortex PST 6-24x50). I am returning the scope. Will spend 3-4x more on Kowa but think it will be worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Awesome Price
- Great in Low Light
- Sturdy Quality Finish
- Very Powerful
Cons
- Colour Fringing At 67x
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I am a pro photographer 1st time scope owner who is replacing a pair of nikon stable eyes 14x40. The Regal 100F-ED has a stunning look and feel. It takes bit of getting used to sighting an requires a clear atmosphere at the high end of magnification. I found it was sharper at low to mid range in the zoom. It also has a bad purple fringe when light and dark meet in contrasty daylight situations.
Looking at the moon is amazing although there was a noticeable green soft fringe at the top of a full moon while the rest of the full moon was very sharp an completely filling the viewfinder.
For less than the cost of repairing my Nikon binos I have a brilliant new toy.
Forget hand held is a waits of time, it needs a sturdy tripod.
The free clip on rifle thing is nothing more than land fill and is an insult to the product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Irritating My Wife
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I use this instrument to view tiny holes at long distances. It actualy works very well. What was so not great about it is that it was not free. I would recomend this product to anybody who can afford it.
- Ease of Operation:
- 5
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Nil
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Lunarplanetary Viewing
- Shooting Range
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
- Wildlife Watching
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Great optics with 100mm objective and ED glass lenses. Subjects are crystal clear even in low light at dawn and dusk.Can use the full zoom range of 22X-67X(9mm to 25mm) of the eyepiece.Optional Celestron X-cell LX telescope 1.25" eyepieces can be used with this spotting scope.Dual(Coarse/fine) focussing knob which can be used with one finger with easy and smooth gliding action. T-adapter(included) and optional T-ring for Nikon and Canon available to attach SLR cameras.Although a large scope it is light enough to be handle/carried by one hand.Lunar and casual planetary viewing.Other includeed features: sunshade, objective lens cap, eyepiece case and cap, waterproof, soft carry case,etc.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Eyepiece Zoom
- Great Hi Mag Focus
- Nofault Warranty Lifetim
- Outperforms Hi End Scopes
- Uses 1 25 Eyepieces
Cons
- Unable To Find A 100mm Uv
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Shooting
- Wildlife
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I was torn between buying the Celestron 100mm FD Regal and the top of the line Vortex Razor HD so I bought both. The Vortex has been highly regarded and cost more than 2 times the price of the Celestron so I was expecting its performance to be significantly better than the Vortex.
In a nutshell I was extremely disappointed with the Vortex. It looked good with low magnification but past 30X it did not focus sharply. Much to my surprise the Celestron Regal blew the Vortex away. The Celestron had significantly superior sharpness and focus at higher magnification. The Celestron is also much more versatile in that you can use 1.25" eyepieces as well as Barlows. Yes the Celestron is larger and weighs more but this is no issue as all scopes should be mounted on a sturdy tripod. The build quality on the Celestron was very good.
I have not tried other high end scopes out there but after using the over hyped Vortex Razor HD I am convinced that the Celestron Regal offers without a doubt the best bang and versatility for the buck in spotting scopes period.
I will definitely be returning the Vortex Razor HD.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
simple easy to use. A little heavy but buy a better tripod and mount.
Could have a better case!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Grippy rubber surface
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Bright Conditions
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I bought this with the intent of target range spotting at 100 - 200 yards. The optics are very clear and mounts well to a sturdy tripod. The unit is not light, but is not too cumbersome to travel with. Lately I have used the 100 F-ED for some novice astronomy viewing. After reading some blog posts regarding spotting scopes, I purchased a TeleVue 24mm Panoptic eyepiece. The stock Celestron 22x - 67x zoom eyepiece is fine, but the quality of optics found in the TeleVue make a big difference - especially at night. For the price of this scope - even with the addition of a quality eyepiece - it is a good product, with a broad range of applications.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good finish for the price
- Mechanically good
- Sensitivity Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Birdwatching
- Close range astronomy
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I purchased this Spotting Scope based on the"ED" glass advertized qualities and I expected it to be more versatile and the ED glass if not like the Canon"L"glass I have in my Canon 10x42L-IS Binoculars,a bit closer to it especially because this Celestron has a big 100mm objective lens and the green multicoatings generously mentioned in both,specs and adverizing, promissed much better image contours and contrast than it actually produces ; from that promise only the flat image allover the field(no spheric/chromatic aberation at all), brightness and magnification are totally true.It is a well-built/nice-looking tool for the price,acceptable for the purposes I bought it for(close range astronomy,nature observation),but I would not reccomend it to somebody who wants fine detail beyond magnification 30-40x in conditions of average lighting and ground thermal effect,when the image becomes quite blurry anyway(outdoor shooting range and faraway target-objects).A better and more expensive eyepiece would probably help a lot to take advantage of the ED objective lens glass and good mechanics in this nice scope,but I did not try any,so this is only a guess.I only did some experiments with the 9mm,15mm and 32mm Celestron multicoated Plossl 1,25" eyepieces from my Newtonian telescope,and even the 9mm produces better images with this scope,compared with the 22-67x zoom eyepiece that comes with the kit;under 9mm the brightness decreases abruptly and a Barlow(1.5-2x)is usefull only starting from a 32mm eyepiece.The 1.25" eyepiece interface on this scope is another very nice/wellmade feature especially for astronomical purposes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Good price
- Good resolution
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Mount hits lens body
Best Uses
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
This unit was bought for long range varminting out to 700 yards. I have only really used it to 500 yards so far but the unit is well worth its money in this area. We are able to spot bullet misses and at most times can see the impact point at the time of impact into the object. Low light is good with the 100mm objective being able to be used after the rifle scopes fail. At 22x it is awesome all around up to 45X and then it falls off in light gathering at full magnification unless full sunlight. Does not like side light across lens (could possibly use longer hood)
Well worth the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Nikon 10 x 50 monarch binoculars
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Bigger than I thought
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I shoot hi power rifle and need to see small holes far away. I had the opportunity to look through several scopes on the line and found the regal to be just as good as the ones priced several times higher. Bright sharp optics with good contrast. Now that I have one of my own I feel I got a lot of scope for the dollars spent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Crystal clear at 200 yard target, can't wait to try it at 300-500. Buy a sturdy tripod because this thing is big and heavy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Working with the D90 for DigiScoping.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- ANY CONDITION
- Astronomy
- Hunting
- PHOTOS
- Shooting
- wildlife viewing
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
THIS SCOPE IS A VERY NICE RUBBER ARMOR COATED NICE ALL AROUND SCOPE I WOULD PUT THIS SIDE BY SIDE WITH OTHER HIGH END SCOPES AND I DONT THINK YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO TELL A DIFFERENCE IN VIEW QUALITY AND BRIGHTNESS, MY BRO HAS A LICA 77 VERY NICE SCOPE AND CLEAR FROM TOP TO BOTTOM SIDE TO SIDE AND THEN LOOKING AT CELESTRON 100 ED AND THIS IS THE SAME BUT MAYBE WITH MORE LIGHT BECAUSE OF 100MM. THE FOCUS IS VERY NICE AND BUILD QUALITY IS VERY GOOD, I WAS A LITTLE BIT WORRIED ABOUT SPENDING $$$ BUT I WOULD DO IT FOR SURE AFTER LOOKING THOUGH THIS BEAUTY,YEA IT IS NICE AND IM IMPRESSED!! IF SIZE IS A ISSUE THEN DONT BE AFRAID OF THE 80 ED OR 65 ED SMALLER QUALITY STILL GOOD VERY GOOD!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Image not upside down
- Solid
- Versatile
Cons
- Heavy for handhold
- Included bag poor
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Whale watching
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Such a versatile instrument. I use it on a tripod with the sky scout attached, also on the car window attachment especially for whale watching. My best celestial experience was to see Saturn's rings. I love my scope.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Bright view at high power
- Outstanding image Quality
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Corse focus can be rough
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Bright Conditions
- Security
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
This scope is an outstanding value for the money. I have looked at Leica, Pentax and Nikon scopes in the 80mm range. I would say this 100mm scope performs better than most of the 80mm scopes costing 3X-4X more money. The fluorite lenses on this model are superb.
If you can tolerate the extra weight & bulk of the 100mm lens this scope is a fantastic value. Don't even THINK about hand holding this thing. You will need a very sturdy tripod with a fluid head. What's amazing about this scope is... You can actually USE the 67X setting and the image stays relatively bright & clear. The contrast at 22-45X is breathtaking. As with all zoom eyepieces... The field of view is not as wide as some high end fixed focal length eyepieces. (I have tried a TeleView Panoptic 24mm eyepiece and the results are really outstanding.)
The only complaint I have is that the course focus knob has some rough spots in the travel... But the fine focus let's you dial in the perfect focus with ease. With a scope this large you don't really need a super fast course focus anyway. This is not a scope for running around in the field chasing birds. It will make an excellent spotting scope for shooters. (Possibly the best I have ever tested.)
The build quality is acceptable. It may be a bit heavy... But it's sturdy & functional.
For the money... this is probably one of the best spotting scopes you can find.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Uses telescope eyepieces
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Digiscoping
- Low Visibility
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
scope is easily used for digiscoping, one nice feature is that this scope takes standard 1.25 telescope eyepieces so you can invest in the level of quality your budget can take.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
I use the scope to check out the water conditions from my house some 3 miles from the beach, excellent quality and easy to use, the 100mm lens is very bright.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Bright Conditions
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
the scope surprised me with the quality through the lenses,so very clear,and the night sky was far better than expected for a spotting scope,a little hard to focus at first but you soon get the hang of it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Sensitivity Controls
- Strong Magnification
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bright Conditions
- Security
- Shooting
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Good field of view. Case included was for a different size smaller scope. I contacted Celestron directly [...] Celestron gave me directions to return case and they would see what they could do. So we are waiting to see what they will do!! Also mounting ring will not turn on the scope to allow other than verticle mounting to tripod...it appears stuck solidly in place!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright Eyepiece
- Strong Magnification
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bright Conditions
Comments about Celestron Regal 100 F-ED 4"/100mm Spotting Scope Kit:
Spotting scope is used mainly for daytime observation. We just try it a few time and it does a very good job. The image are really clear. We also look at the moon and it give a real good image of craters and relief. I'm not so used with spotting scope but my friend has done astronomy for a while and he like the scope a lot. It's a little difficult to get good focus at 67X but up to 50X it's excellent and the coarse adjustment is a not always smooth but it's the only negative things. The great things is the price. From what I read from review it's a great quality at a price largely under other spotting scope. So it's a great deal!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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