Used Opticron ES80 GA ED + SDL Zoom Spotting Scope
£179£399
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Condition report
Checked in HarrogateClearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- Front Cap & Stay-On Case
Open Mon–Sat, 9:30am–5pm
Questions about this one?
Ask the people who tested it. We’ll check any detail or send extra photos before you buy.
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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Warranty includedUp to 12 months
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The details
At a glance: Opticron ES80 GA ED with SDL zoom - 80mm ED spotting scope, waterproof, approx. 20-60x.
About this spotting scope
The Opticron ES80 GA ED is an 80mm ED spotting scope - the larger of Opticron's mid-range field scopes, with extra-low-dispersion glass to control colour fringing and a rubber-armoured, nitrogen-filled body. Supplied here with the SDL zoom eyepiece, Opticron's wide-range zoom which gives roughly 20-60x on this body in a single eyepiece.
Build & handling
| Objective | 80mm with ED glass |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece | SDL zoom (approx. 20-60x on the 80mm body) |
| Body | Rubber armoured (GA) |
| Water/fog proof | Yes - nitrogen filled |
| Tripod mount | Standard 1/4in thread on a rotating collar |
| Type | Field spotting scope |
Works with
- Opticron eyepieces with the same fitting
- Tripods with a standard 1/4in screw - a fluid video head is recommended
- Opticron digiscoping adapters for phones and cameras
- Stay-on cases sized for the ES80
Best for
An 80mm objective is the usual choice for serious birdwatching: bright enough to keep working at dusk and at high magnification, while still portable enough for a day in a hide or on a reserve. The ED glass matters most at the top of the zoom range, where non-ED scopes show colour fringing on high-contrast edges. The rotating collar lets you switch between eye-level and awkward angles without re-levelling the tripod.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a tripod?
Yes. At 20x and above, handheld viewing is not practical - a tripod with a fluid head is part of the kit, not an optional extra.
What does ED glass actually do?
Extra-low-dispersion glass brings the different colours of light to a common focus, which removes the purple or green fringing you see on bright edges - most noticeable at high magnification.
Can I take photographs through it?
Yes, this is called digiscoping. With an Opticron phone or camera adapter you can photograph through the eyepiece, which gives enormous reach for distant birds.
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