Pentax PF-80ED 80mm Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing) with SMC 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiece (1.25')

Pentax SMC 8-24mm 1.25-Inch Waterproof and Fogproof Zoom Eyepiece for Spotting Scope

Explore the beauty of the universe or the intricacies of distant landscapes with the Pentax SMC 8-24mm 1.25-Inch Waterproof Zoom Eyepiece. It is specially designed for use with telescopes, this eyepiece brings your celestial and terrestrial observations to life with remarkable clarity and detail. The eyepiece's versatile zoom range allows you to easily adjust magnification from 20 to 60x, making it ideal for a variety of viewing conditions. Whether you're gazing at the craters of the moon or watching wildlife from a distance, the Pentax eyepiece ensures you get the best possible image quality. Constructed to meet the demands of outdoor enthusiasts, this eyepiece features a durable, waterproof, and fogproof design. This means you can enjoy your viewing activities in any weather, without worrying about damage to your equipment. Comfort is key when observing for long periods, and this eyepiece delivers with its thoughtful eye relief design. Additionally, the wide apparent field of view ranges from 38 to 60 degrees, offering expansive views that immerse you in your subject matter. Incorporate this Pentax eyepiece into your gear to unlock the full potential of your telescope. It's an essential accessory for anyone serious about their viewing, providing unmatched clarity, convenience, and durability. 

Pentax PF-80ED 80mm Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing, Eyepiece Required)

An ideal companion for hunters, shooters, birders, and nature enthusiasts of every stripe, the 45 degrees viewing Pentax PF-80ED 80mm Spotting Scope delivers bright and sharp high-contrast images with true-to-life color and crisp clarity—even in low or challenging light conditions. Image quality is enhanced through the use of extra-low dispersion rare earth lanthanum crown glass lens elements, in a 3-element/3-group configuration, with the proprietary SMC (Super-Multi-Coating) multi-layer coatings and BAK4 Porro prisms. These optical features work together to minimize aberrations while maximizing light transmission, increasing color fidelity and contrast, and improving clarity and resolution. The large 80mm objective boosts the spotter's light-gathering capability to keep views bright and clear in even the most challenging light conditions and when viewing subjects that are at extreme distances. This model is offered without an eyepiece, but a 1.25-inch collet-style press-fit holder accepts standard telescope eyepieces—which offer a dizzying array of magnification options from fixed to zoom—and holds them firmly and securely in place with a centered optical alignment. Optimized for your viewing comfort, the eyepiece holder is set at a 45 degrees to the body and the tripod mount collar allows the body to rotate. Taken together, these two features enable you to precisely place the eyepiece in a comfortable position that requires the least amount of head movement during use whether you are standing, sitting, or lying prone. The spotter's nitrogen-filled magnesium housing is water and fog-proof, making it able to handle extreme weather conditions and sharply changing temperatures without affecting its performance. The armored body absorbs light shocks in addition to providing a secure grip when conditions get wet or while wearing gloves. An objective lens shade is built into the front bell, which can further enhance image contrast and clarity by blocking light from causing glare and lens flare.