Celestron 52322 12-36 x 60 Landscout Spotting Scope – Gree
Celestron 52322 12-36 x 60 Landscout Spotting Scope – Gree
Carry-all Case
Store both the scope and tripod in the protective soft case for quick, grab-and-go readiness.
Comfortable & Eyeglass Friendly
Soft, padded rubber eyecup is comfortable to use and fully compatible with eyeglasses.
Multiple Accessories Included
Metal table-top tripod, soft case, eyepiece cover, objective cover, cleaning cloth, and instruction manual included.
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| Magnification | 10x-30x | 10x-30x | 12x-36x | 15x-45x |
| Field of View (degrees) | 3.2°-1.7° | 3.2°-1.7° | 3.0°-1.6° | 2.5°-1.3° |
| Field of Views (feet @ 1000yds) | 168-89 | 168-89 | 157-84 | 130-65 |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Coated | Fully Coated | Fully Coated | Fully Coated |
| Eye Relief (mm) | 18-14mm | 18-14mm | 18-14mm | 15-11 |
| Eyecup | Padded | Padded | Padded | Folding |
| Environmental Protection | Water Resistant | Water Resistant | Water Resistant | Waterproof |
| Tripod Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Soft Case Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 0.51 Kilograms |
| Size: | 280 mm x 75 mm x 135 mm (11.0" x 3.0" x |
| Dimensions: | 27.3 x 13.5 x 7.4 centimetres |
| Brand: | Celestron |
| Model: | 52322 |
| Part: | 52322 |
| Colour: | Green |
| Dimensions: | 27.3 x 13.5 x 7.4 centimetres |
| Size: | 280 mm x 75 mm x 135 mm (11.0" x 3.0" x |
We live pretty much out in the country and my wife has developed an interest in wildlife, especially birds. Since we’re on a river, we see many of the animals across the river. We have resident deer, foxes, blue herons, waterfowl, ospreys and eagles just to name a few.Binoculars work pretty well but when you need more than 8 power, this scope comes in very handy.
Landscout pros:
*Very lightweight
*Bright optics
*Clearer than expected
*Above average quality
*Focusing and zooming very smooth and reliable
*Nice carry case and lens covers
Landscout cons:
*Cheesy included tripod, not really worth having (not the one in the picture, that’s mine)
*60mm front lens barely adequate for low light conditions
*Eye relief could be better, kind of tricky
All in all, a happy purchase. Great beginner’s scope and we expect to enjoy it for many years.
I purchased this scooe for wildlife viewing. I find it easy to zoom in and very easy to pack. Clarity is excellent given the cost. I dropped one star due in part because of lack of waterproofing and or rubber armour on the scope. Otherwise service and product are excelle
I have a great big spotting scope that could be used to read a license plate on the moon but it’s way too big and way too heavy to carry around. Useful if you don’t have to lug it around. Not so great in a hunting pack.
This one is small, very light weight, and easy to carry.
Scope functions well as a spotting scope for archery targets at 50, 60, and 70 meters. Scope is fragile, though, and the mirror in the bend of the scope came loose after two weeks of use.
Great for Birdwatching, Impressive bit of kit, Sturdy design and well worth the money.. thanks
Lo utilizzo per il tiro con l’arco, sia a 50 metri che a 70 metri la visione nitida, si riesce tranquillamente a valutare il punto di linea. Il numero di ingrandimenti pi che sufficiente. A questo prezzo ho trovato solo cinesate che non hanno nulla a che vedere con questo oggetto.
Da evidenziare le dimensioni estremamente contenute.
Il rapporto qualit prezzo lo trovo semplicemente eccezionale.
For the price, not half bad. Image quality for the 12×36 isnt bad one the one I was shipped. Its not the best ive used for sure but it does the job without costing 1000 bucks too. Ive been using at distances up to a mile for sheep hunting. Its clear enough to easily judge size at 1000 yards. Focus is easy, eye relief sucks. I like it that way though so I can rest my eye one eye piece and never get the distance wrong. Not very good looking into valleys with sun glare. Best used like all spotting scopes with the sun at your back. Low light performance or on shadowed hillsides is a fair at best but so is the performance of 500 dollar optics too. For the price buy a celestron over any barska, simmons etc. You Won’t regret i
Ideal for close range working, my lady who has only limited sight is now able to see the birds at the end of the garden thanks
The first one was faulty so I returned it and rather than have a refund I had i hope another one. I was so impressed with the other one as long as it lasted ,I thought I would give it a trie again so far so good, but the return process is pathetic ,if only they had people that would listen ?.
You get what you pay for, but this is not bad for the price and function. I wanted this for target practice and it should do the job.
I have several Binoculars to compare with, and MFG’s can claim whatever specs they want like 12-36X… but in my tests this is more like a true 12-20X. Not a deal breaker for me… so I reviewed this as a 12-20X.
The Pros:
1. Good scope overall for the price.
2. Very portable.
3. Small and easy to carry.
4. If your looking for a spotting scope in the 12-20X range this is not bad for the price.
5. Good portable Spotting scope.
The Cons:
1. Not as sharp as my other Binoculars. (Even my cheap Borska 20X80 was sharper, clearer, and better colors).
2. Colors are weaker than my other Binoculars.
3. Contrast is weaker than my other Binoculars.
4. As pointed out in another review, 12x is close to 12x, but the 36x is closer to 20x.
5. Bag is ok for scope… but a very tight challenge for scope & Tripod. Another 1/2″ would have been nice.
I bought this through Amazon Warehouse. As far as I could tell, the item was condition match the description. There were some scuffs to the body but no issues that would affect the optics.
I bought this mainly for archery. I shoot up to 60 meters at the moment. For that range, this scope is perfect. The optics are clear enough for that distance and very bright. I’m able to see arrows easily.
The design worked great for my purposes. Its easy to change the angle of the eyepiece and focusing. It mounted easily to my photography tripod and is lightweight. Easy to take to the range and back. I can store the scope in its bag and in my backpack. It adds a little weight but barely noticeable.
As a first time scope user, I’m glad I went this route because it met all my needs without being a significant purchase. If there are versions on Amazon Warehouse., its definitely worth the purchase.
Rapporto qualita’prezzo Ok, leggero e compatto , comodo x gite e usi veloci nei spazi liberi , buona l’ ottica x chi inizia e vuole continuare e’ versatile e soddisfacente.
Unica pecca iltrepiede comodo ma corto,
Necessario a volte sdraiarsi o trovare un
Piano altezza uomo.
Nel complesso buon acqusto
I knew this would be small but when it arrived it was tiny. Image quality isn’t going to match a Swarovski of course, but it’s clear and bright, and it’s perfect for travel to places you don’t want to take your expensive, heavy scope.
I don’t trust optics in checked baggage, even inexpensive ones, the thieves don’t know that until it’s too late. This scope is so small it fits in a lens pouch and into my hand luggage, no problem.
The included desktop tripod is no good for the field so I bought a 10, 127cm Amazon Basics tripod which weighs in at 550g. Scope and tripod under 1kg for 75, seems too good to be true! It blows over if you sneeze but it’s a great match and for travel it’s perfect.
I was torn between this and a similarly priced compact telescope that presented itself as a way to do astronomy. I went with this due to being reviewed as good for star gazing, but also (from how it presented itself) being for daylight viewing of wildlife, etc. I’ve been very happy with it. Fun to have it along and it’s easy to take along. Tripod is good, sturdy, etc.
FYI: I’m looking at small, portable camp tables to go with it, as it has to rest on something (the tripod’s legs are about 10-12″ or so). I’ll use the table for a lot of other things, so I don’t mind buying that additional item to make this more useful. That’s something to keep in mind though as far as what it takes to make this useful.
The Lando seemed to also offer noticeably clearer optics than the Gosky 20-60 X 80 and has the best tripod of the three.
For the difference in price of about $50 more (remember the others need a new tripod), if the larger size is not a problem, I think the Lando 20-60 X 80 is a clear winner. So, for budget scopes, I strongly recommend that you spend the little bit of extra money and buy and Lando. Its hard to imagine a more expensive scope doing all that much better than the Lando. In all fairness to the Gosky, I may have gotten a defective scope which is being send back as the magnification collar spun all around as if not connected properly. The Gosky did not focus near as clear as the chisel sharp Lando.
Wow. This scope is good enough to see Jupiter and 4 moons (barely can see the rings, but hey!) and easily could see about a mile or 2 away from my home to a nearby mountain peak, clear as day on max magnification (36x) I always wondered what made up part of the silhouette of the mountain, thought it was rock formations but turned out to be some dead lookin trees! for around 50 bucks I think i made the best purchase possible. i’ll be taking this scope to the range soon to see how well it works as a spotting scope for sighting in my rifle at 100 yards. i will update this review after that.
The price is right. Good little scope. I use it for terrestrial use (birds, squirrels, etc) and the views are mostly good. The focus does get a bit soft after 25x zoom, but that’s to be expected at this price. The tripod is actually quite sturdy (and metal)…not a cheap plastic thing.
If I want to mention any negatives, it would be: the screw to hold the rotation seems likes it wants to break into the scope. And the focus “knob” is on the body…not the eye piece (maybe I’m too used to telescopes, where the focus is near the eyepiece).
Great for its price range
Great for the price. Bought to take on holiday and did the job.
In another comparison with the Opticron, I tried taking pictures of the moon with a hand-held digital camera resting against the eyepiece. I noted that while the Opticron gave a 3x larger image on going from 20x to 60x setting, the Celestron gave only a about a 2.1 fold magnification on going from the 12x to 36x setting. Comparison with the Opticron image size, suggested the 12x setting was accurate but the 36x as closer to 26x magnification (photos attached: do not judge image quality since exposure was difficult to control on my camera and it is hand held, but the relative diameters are meaningful). I checked with the Celestron Technical Department about this apparent discrepancy and they assured me the zoom settings were accurate, but they said they do not reveal their calibration procedure as a matter of policy. So I will leave it to the reader to interpret my findings. For my purposes the magnification range is fine as anything over 30x is often limited by atmospheric conditions. A 26x scope in my daypack is infinitely more useful than a 60x scope left at home.
Simply excellent quality – I was amazed at how clear and crisp the images were through this scope throughout the entire zoom range, it’s literally as good as the naked eye and I am continously impressed. Can’t recommend this scope enough, you really get what you pay for!
Has good quality compares well to others costing 4-5 times the price.
The little stand is remarkably stable. The scope reflects expected Celestron quality. Magnification and field of view are just fine for a newbie.
If you have a youngster who has expressed interest in the sky, the moon, or the deer in the field over there, (or if you need a lightweight and handy go-to scope for the car), this is a solid, functional, well priced choice.
Object brightness is great at low power, but decreases as you go high, however if there’s one great thing I like about this product is the optical clarity. I tested it on a cloudy night on the moon, and was pretty impressed by the detail of the moon at 24-36x magnification.
For more usability, procure a separate tripod and don’t bother with the tabletop tripod(even though it’s mediocre at best) included on the package.
Price of the product is practically a giveaway, so that’s a plus. The body of the scope is well-made, though the rubber covering is just enough, as well as the lens caps. The handy bag was a plus too, I was surprised that it was well-made, though not “protective” enough for accidental drops.
Overall, a good starter spotting scope.
Merci Amazon pour l’change rapide du produit dfectueux !
Overall great value for what you get and the quality of the scope. It comes with a carrying case, tripod, and protective rubber caps for each end of the scope. The scope is fully coated to increase light transmission for bright, sharp images. It has decent clarity, nothing amazing but keep in mind this was less than $60.
It is very compact and lightweight which makes it very easy to travel with and stow-away. The focus wheel is easy to turn. It is easy to mount on the tripod and comes with a carrying case.
Overall I would recommend it for the price.
Great budget spotting scope with limitations
I’m mainly using this scope for target practice with a large-caliber rifle (.577) at ranges of 50 and 100 yards.
Pros:
Small size, light weight, well-made, handy carrying case, great optics for the low price. Also does not fog in a variety of weather conditions, which is a nice feature, especially at this price point. The eye relief is more than adequate, even with safety glasses on.
Cons:
At maximum zoom, this scope cannot seem to focus. This is quickly remedied by dialing back the zoom a bit, but it is still annoying. At ranges of 100 yards or more, the low zoom on this model makes spotting even larger holes from a rifle difficult at times.
Overall:
Very satisfied with my purchase. As long as you don’t go into it expecting the performance of a top-of-the-line spotting scope then you will not be disappointed.
Nice little scope for the money. It’s good for my old eyes out to 100 yards, but I don’t think it would be powerful enough to be very useful at greater distances. That’s okay for me because that’s about as far as I shoot. The tripod is okay and packs into the case with the scope, which is its best feature, but it doesn’t adjust for height.
Pros: Very light and compact; clarity and brightness are good; easy to set up
Cons: The light weight makes the scope susceptible to wind and other vibrations — a heavier, sturdier tripod would help with this; eye relief could be better, though I don’t feel it’s a deal breaker.
For me, the greatest value of this scope is its portability. If you’re lugging a lot of gear it might save you an additional trip between the car and your shooting station. I’m happy with the purchase.
I’m not an expert when it come to optics. I can say that the reviews in this seem to be correct . I’ve only used it at 25 yards so far. It is a nice clear picture and magnified the little 22 caliber holes like I was holding the Target up to my face. Like other reviewers wrote , I’m sure this scope will do well with farther distances . This was a nice affordable way of getting rid of the cheapy binoculars I was using. I couldn’t believe the prices on some of the high end models. Really now? If your looking to see little holes in paper this will do it clearly for you. In my opinion ,It will also do well as a nature watching scope. It may not do well if your trying to see the American flag on the moon. The only minor issue I found was that twist handle that locks the scope into position, has to be snugged down good or the scope will move out of position. The scope itself seems to be good quality. The tri pod does its job but doesn’t seem to match the quality if the scope that it holds. Bottom line is that it appears to be a good scope at a great price. It also came with a handy carry bag that has a little devider to keep the tri pod and scope from rubbing together. This was the un expected icing on the cake for me. Yup! Ya can’t beat that with a stick.The surprise bag kept me from taking off a star for the minor tri pod issue. I say buy it !
It’s almost needless to mention but as light drops off, so does image, but not until the high end 20s. As light drops, so does information. But the aperture is fine.
I don’t think the tripod collar around the tube and tripod screw mount comes off, but it’s useful, so I guess it doesn’t make that much difference. I just thought it would be nice to remove it.
I recommend a tripod but it can be hand held at lower power.
I took a star off because they are new, but the scope seems good enough so that it may earn the extra star.
A side note. I have an older pair of 7×50 Celestron Ultima binoculars and they are very nice optically (very good light catchers), but whatever the sticky foam finish, around the barrel is, it broke down over time and is annoying.
Amazon ratings and reviews, were helpful. Big thanks!
really nice entry level scope that I purchased for mainly for nature
viewing. The scope if easy to use and I prefer the 45deg angles eyepiece to the
straight ones. The tripod is good if you are on a sitting or have it on a
table… but having a full tripod helps in some situations. The image is clear
and it has a good field of view, even at full zoom. I opted for the 50mm size
choosing lower size/weight over aperture. Images are still bright enough but
haven’t stressed it in lower light conditions, but again, portability was more
important to me.