Telescope-Service: Spotting Scopes


TS Spotting Scope 15x50mm Ultra compact spotting scope, fixed magnification - 45° angled view	TS Voyager 25-75x70 Ultra-compact Maksutov Spotting Scope - 45° angled view separate page	TS Spotting Scope 18-54 x 55mm Compact Spotting Scope with Tripod - 45° angled view

TS Spotting Scope 20-60 x 80mm Multi-purpose Spotting Scope & High Perfomance ED Spotting Scope - 45° angled view	TS Spotting Scope 22-67 x 100mm Multi-purpose Spotting Scope & High Performance ED Spotting Scope - 45° angled view	Fixed Eyepieces for Spotting Scopes - 5 to 25mm For TS Spotting Scopes 55 through 100mm as well as some other brands

Horizon 20-60 x 80mm Multi-purpose Spotting Scope & High Performance ED Spotting Scope - 45° angled view	Horizon 22-67 x 90mm Multi-purpose Spotting Scope & High Performance ED Spotting Scope - 45° angled view

Scopos Spotting Scopes - Separate Page

Scopos Vario 60mm Spotting Scope Ultra-flexible viewing position	Scopos 80mm Universal Spotting Scope 20-60x magnification

Leica Spotting Scopes - Separate Page

Leica Televid straight-through spotting scopes - achromat and APO	Leica Televid 77 - 45° angled spotting scope - achromat and APO

TS SP 15x - 50mm Lens Diameter
Ultra-compact spotting scope. Suitable for use with or without tripod

A very nice and ultra-portable combination is the TS SP 1550 on the elegant and light tripod FT 09 (optional).
The tripod is very light and with a transportation length of only 26cm very compact. It is adjustable in height up to nearly one meter.

Compact Spotting Scope 15x50mm - 45° Angled View

The TS SP 1550 is very compact and light. This makes it ideal for travelling and easy to use.

With the practical carrying handle you can use the spotting scope even free-handed. You have no contact to metal parts so you can hold the spotting scope comfortably even when it is very cold.

Applications:

Target Shooters - ideal for short distance shooting. The spotting scope is very small so you won't have a problem setting it up.

Hiking - With its ultra-low weight of only about 290 grams you can take the spotting scope along on extended hiking trips.

Travelling - With its compact dimensions the spotting scope will easily fit into your carry-on luggage.

Astronomy - The spotting scope is also suitable to some degree for astronomical observing. It resolves several nebulae and star clusters. You will also see several craters on the moon.

Specifications:

Aperture / Magnification	50mm / 15x / 45° angled view
Optics	Multi-coated lens - good quality
Focus Mechanism	by turning the eyepiece
Focus Range	7m to infinity
Tripod Connection	1/4" standard thread. Fits on most camera tripods
Weight	only 290 grams
Dimensions	Length approx. 19cm Diameter approx. 6.5cm

Scope of Delivery:

-- Spotting scope with eyepiece for 15x magnification
-- Carrying handle for free-handed use
-- Carry case


The practical Carrying handle allows free-handed use.	Multi-coated lens for optimized transmission.

Price:

Item No.	Short description	Price - Euros incl. VAT
TS SP 1550	Compact spotting scope 15x50	39.95

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com

TS Spotting Scope 18-54x - 55mm Objective Diameter

TS Spotting Scope 18-54 x 55mm incl. adjustable height Tabletop Tripod

High Performance TS Zoom Spotting Scope 18 - 54 x 55mm with 45° Angled View - incl. Tabletop Tripod

Fixed Eyepieces for TS Spotting Scopes - for even sharper images
With fixed focal length eyepieces you will get even sharper and more contrasty images as with the Zoom eyepiece. This makes them an interesting choice for observers who want to get the most out of their spotting scopes. The eyepieces were made specifically for these spotting scopes - best possible image definition and an excellent viewing comfort is the result. All eyepieces come safely stored in practical plastic bottles.

Use: Just unscrew the Zoom eyepiece and attach your fixed eyepiece in the same position.

Possible Magnifications:: 25mm ( 15x ) , 19mm ( 20x ) , 15mm ( 25x ) , 9mm ( 42x ) , 6mm ( 63x ) und 5mm
( 76x )

Tabletop Tripod:
A very sturdy and compact tabletop tripod is already included with the spotting scope. You have the following possibilities:
- smooth horizontal 360 degree motion, perfect also at high magnifications
- coarse and fine adjustment in altitude
- the central column of the tripod is adjustable in height (approx. 10cm)
- the tripod has a standardised 1/4" thread, you can mount other items on the tripod (e.g. a camera, another spotting scope, a binocular etc.)

Our Spotting Scope as a Telephoto-Lens:

Our spotting scopes are very versatile and can also be used as a telephoto lens for your camera. For this purpose we offer a camera adaptor with the standardised T2 (M42x0.75) thread. The adaptor works with any fixed eyepiece for our spotting scopes, but not with the Zoom eyepiece.

Depending on the exact camera you will need a further adaptor (T-ring, 20 Euro. Please specify your SLR camera type.) You can also attach your digital camera to the spotting scope, please contact us with details on your camera, we will help you with the choice of the proper adaptors.

For eyepiece projection with a conventional SLR camera we recommend the 25mm fixed eyepiece. With this eyepiece the image will remain very bright, keeping exposure times at a minimum.

Specs:
=> Zoom eyepiece with 18-54x magnification (with rubber eyeguard to keep out stray light).
=> eye-relief of the Zoom eyepiece: 16-13mm
=> Exit pupil of the Zoom eyepiece: 1-3mm
=> Field of View with the Zoom eyepiece (metres): 30-14m at 1000m (depending on the magnification)
=> Field of View with the Zoom eyepiece (degrees): 1.7 - 0.8 degrees
=> Sign of Quality: This spotting scope has a dark green multi-coating, not just a simple coating. As a result contrast and image brightness are excellent!
=> Aperture (Objective Diameter): 55mm
=> Focal length: 380mm
=> Weights: Spotting Scope: 900grams - Tripod: 700grams
=> Overall length: 38cm (including eyepiece)

Prices:

Art. No.	Short description	Price - Euro incl. VAT
TS SP 55 Z	Compact tabletop spotting scope with an objective diameter of 55mm and a magnification (Zoom) of 18-54x. Tabletop tripod and carrying case included.	98.-
TS WO	Fixed focal length eyepieces for this spotting scope (please specify the desired focal length when ordering). Available focal lengths: 25mm, 19mm, 15mm, 9mm, 6mm, 5mm	per unit 49.-
DIG WO 18	Digiscoping eyepiece 18mm - for digital cameras with integrated objective lens. The eyepiece accepts our standard Fotoring adaptors, please let us know your exact camera type, we will then suggest a complete adaptation.	49.-
DIG WO 14	Wide-Angle Digiscoping eyepiece 14mm - for digital cameras with integrated objective lens. The eyepiece accepts our standard Fotoring adaptors, please let us know your exact camera type, we will then suggest a complete adaptation.	49.-
Tripods	We offer several suitable camera tripods for this spotting scope. Link.
TS SP F	Adaptor for photography through the TS spotting scope. The adaptor has a T2 thread. You will need a T-ring for your particular camera (see below). The photo adaptor can be used with any of the fixed focal lenght eyepieces, but not with the zoom eyepiece.	28.-
T2	T2 ring for all common SLR cameras.	20.-

High Performance TS Zoom Spotting Scope 20 - 60 x 80mm with 45° Angled View - Available with Achromatic or Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Objectives

Mechanical and Optical Excellence:
This Spotting Scope is made to very high standards - both the mechanics and the optics leave nothing to be desired. Key features of this Spotting Scope are its beautiful finish, its sharp multi-coated optics and a very good Zoom eyepiece. The Spotting Scope is spraywater-proof and can therefore be used under less-than-perfect meteorological conditions. Its excellent sharp and contrasty optics will show you tiny details, e.g. in the feathers of a bird, where other, simpler spotting scopes will show nothing but a boring blur. With its large aperture (objective diameter) you will still have conveniently bright images in a dark forest or in the twilight.

Outdoor Use:
You can use this Spotting Scopes for nearly all purposes imaginable. Hunters, Birdwatchers, Stargazers and many others will enjoy using this Spotting Scope. No matter whether you want to use this spotting scope for serious terrestrial observations or for night-sky observations, this Telescope-Service spotting scope will perform excellently.

Serious birdwatchers will enjoy the additional contrast of the ED variant of this spotting scope. The Extra-Low Dispersion glass used in this spotting scope brings along a further reduced "false colour". No coloured fringe will conceal little details!

Features of this TS Spotting Scope:
-- Comfortable 45° Angled View
-- Multi-coated objective for superior light transmission and brighter, clearer images. The multi-coating also enhances contrast.
-- A Zoom eyepiece is included, offering magnifications from 20x to 60x. The eyepiece offers a very good viewing comfort.
-- The TS Spotting Scope has a very precise and smooth focus mechanism.
-- The TS Spotting Scope has a metal body. It is very robust and will not be damaged during slightly bumpy transport.

Fixed Eyepieces for TS Spotting Scopes - for even sharper images
With fixed focal length eyepieces you will get even sharper and more contrasty images as with the Zoom eyepiece. This makes them an interesting choice for observers who want to get the most out of their spotting scopes. The eyepieces were made specifically for these spotting scopes - best possible image definition and an excellent viewing comfort is the result. All eyepieces come safely stored in practical plastic bottles.

Use: Just unscrew the Zoom eyepiece and attach your fixed eyepiece in the same position.

Possible Magnifications:: 25mm ( 19x ) , 19mm ( 25x ) , 15mm ( 32x ) , 9mm ( 53x ) , 6mm ( 80x ) und 5mm
( 96x )

Our Spotting Scope as a Telephoto-Lens:

Our spotting scopes are very versatile and can also be used as a telephoto lens for your camera. For this purpose we offer a camera adaptor with the standardised T2 (M42x0.75) thread. The adaptor works with any fixed eyepiece for our spotting scopes, but not with the Zoom eyepiece.

Depending on the exact camera you will need a further adaptor (T-ring, 20 Euro. Please specify your SLR camera type.) You can also attach your digital camera to the spotting scope, please contact us with details on your camera, we will help you with the choice of the proper adaptors.

For eyepiece projection with a conventional SLR camera we recommend the 25mm or 19mm fixed eyepiece. With this eyepiece the image will remain very bright, keeping exposure times at a minimum.

TS 80mm ED Spotting Scope - Image Gallery

Specs:
=> Zoom eyepiece with 20-60x magnification (with rubber eyeguard to keep out stray light).
=> eye-relief of the Zoom eyepiece: 18-15mm
=> Exit pupil of the Zoom eyepiece: 4.1 - 1.4mm
=> Field of View with the Zoom eyepiece (metres): 35-17.5m at 1000m (depending on the magnification)
=> Sign of Quality: This spotting scope has a dark green multi-coating, not just a simple coating. As a result contrast and image brightness are excellent!
=> Aperture (Objective Diameter): 80mm
=> Focal length: 480mm
=> Weight: 1.4kgs
=> Length w/o eyepiece: 43cm - Length w/ zoom eyepiece: 47cm

Image to the right: The excellent viewing comfort is provided by the large eye lens of the zoom eyepiece.

Two Variants Available - Achromatic Objective or Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Apochromatic Objective

Every lens will cause what is known as "false colour" - a purple or yellow coloured fringe around every bright object. This false colour is reduced by the use of two different glass substrates in each objective. Classical glasses allow for an enormous reduction in false colour - such a telescope or spotting scope is called an Achromat. The little remaining false colour does not disturb under normal observing conditions.

For demanding customers we also offer the ED Spotting Scopes. These utilise a special glass substrate (Extra-Low Dispersion glass). False colour is almost completely eliminated. Experienced birdwatchers will welcome this for its enhanced contrast!

Customer Feedback on the ED Variant:
"I have just test the scopes and just what you said: WOW ! The sharpness and contrast is excellent!! Many birders look at my scope and want to look at it. And when they do every one is talking of the sharpness and light. Here is a bird I just take with your 80 mm ED and your special eyepiece and Fotoring and canon A95." - Jan

Prices:

Art. No.	Short description	Price - Euro incl. VAT
TS SP 80 Z	Telescope-Service spotting scope with an objective diameter of 80mm and a magnification (Zoom) of 20-60x. Complete with carrying bag.	189.-
TS SP 80 EDZ	Telescope-Service spotting scope with an objective diameter of 80mm and a magnification (Zoom) of 20-60x. Complete with carrying bag. Objective with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass element for reduced chromatic aberration.	499.-
TS WO	Fixed focal length eyepieces for this spotting scope (please specify the desired focal length when ordering). Available focal lengths: 25mm, 19mm, 15mm, 9mm, 6mm, 5mm	per unit 49.-
DIG WO 18	Digiscoping eyepiece 18mm - for digital cameras with integrated objective lens. The eyepiece accepts our standard Fotoring adaptors, please let us know your exact camera type, we will then suggest a complete adaptation.	49.-
DIG WO 14	Wide-Angle Digiscoping eyepiece 14mm - for digital cameras with integrated objective lens. The eyepiece accepts our standard Fotoring adaptors, please let us know your exact camera type, we will then suggest a complete adaptation.	49.-
Tripods	We offer several suitable camera tripods for this spotting scope. Link.
TS SP F	Adaptor for photography through the TS spotting scope. The adaptor has a T2 thread. You will need a T-ring for your particular camera (see below). The photo adaptor can be used with any of the fixed focal lenght eyepieces, but not with the zoom eyepiece.	28.-
T2	T2 ring for all common SLR cameras.	20.-

High Performance TS Zoom Spotting Scope 22 - 66 x 100mm with 45° Angled View - Available with Achromatic or Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Objectives

Mechanical and Optical Excellence:
This Spotting Scope is made to very high standards - both the mechanics and the optics leave nothing to be desired. Key features of this Spotting Scope are its beautiful finish, its sharp multi-coated optics and a very good Zoom eyepiece. The Spotting Scope is spraywater-proof and can therefore be used under less-than-perfect meteorological conditions. Its excellent sharp and contrasty optics will show you tiny details, e.g. in the feathers of a bird, where other, simpler spotting scopes will show nothing but a boring blur. With its large aperture (objective diameter) you will still have conveniently bright images in a dark forest, in the twilight or even at night!

Using the TS Zoom Spotting Scope:
With an objective diameter (aperture) of 100mm you will have conveniently bright images even at high magnifications. You will notice the great performance under bad lighting conditions - even at night you will be able to see details in distant objects. At all magnifications the image will remain sharp and crisp and the images are true-colour, a fact that birdwatchers, hunters and any connoisseurs of the great outdoors will appreciate!

Our spotting scope is at the same time well suited for astronomical use. Many faint nebulae and galaxies reveal first details. Have a look at our crescent moon and you will know what is so fascinating about amateur astronomy. Our TS Spotting Scope was made for the serious birdwatcher or hunter, but anyone will enjoy those great images it shows.

Features of this TS Spotting Scope:
-- Comfortable 45° Angled View
-- Multi-coated objective for superior light transmission and brighter, clearer images. The multi-coating also enhances contrast.
-- A Zoom eyepiece is included, offering magnifications from 22x to 66x. The eyepiece offers a very good viewing comfort.
-- The TS Spotting Scope has a very precise and smooth focus mechanism.
-- The TS Spotting Scope has a metal body. It is very robust and will not be damaged during slightly bumpy transport.

Fixed Eyepieces for TS Spotting Scopes - for even sharper images
With fixed focal length eyepieces you will get even sharper and more contrasty images as with the Zoom eyepiece. This makes them an interesting choice for observers who want to get the most out of their spotting scopes. The eyepieces were made specifically for these spotting scopes - best possible image definition and an excellent viewing comfort is the result. All eyepieces come safely stored in practical plastic bottles.

Use: Just unscrew the Zoom eyepiece and attach your fixed eyepiece in the same position.

Possible Magnifications:: 25mm ( 21x ) , 19mm ( 28x ) , 15mm ( 36x ) , 9mm ( 60x ) , 6mm ( 90x ) und 5mm
( 108x )

Our Spotting Scope as a Telephoto-Lens:

Our spotting scopes are very versatile and can also be used as a telephoto lens for your camera. For this purpose we offer a camera adaptor with the standardised T2 (M42x0.75) thread. The adaptor works with any fixed eyepiece for our spotting scopes, but not with the Zoom eyepiece.

Depending on the exact camera you will need a further adaptor (T-ring, 20 Euro. Please specify your SLR camera type.) You can also attach your digital camera to the spotting scope, please contact us with details on your camera, we will help you with the choice of the proper adaptors.

For eyepiece projection with a conventional SLR camera we recommend the 25mm or 19mm fixed eyepiece. With this eyepiece the image will remain very bright, keeping exposure times at a minimum.

Image to the right: The excellent viewing comfort is provided by the large eye lens of the zoom eyepiece.

Specs:
=> Zoom eyepiece with 22-66x magnification (with rubber eyeguard to keep out stray light).
=> eye-relief of the Zoom eyepiece: 18-15mm
=> Exit pupil of the Zoom eyepiece: 4.6 - 1.6mm
=> Field of View with the Zoom eyepiece (metres): 32-15m at 1000m (depending on the magnification)
=> Sign of Quality: This spotting scope has a dark green multi-coating, not just a simple coating. As a result contrast and image brightness are excellent!
=> Aperture (Objective Diameter): 100mm
=> Focal length: 540mm
=> Length w/o eyepiece: 48cm - Length w/ zoom eyepiece: 52cm

Two Variants Available - Achromatic Objective or Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Apochromatic Objective

For astronomical use the achromatic objective is perfectly suited for rich-field use. You will not notice any image breakdown in comparison with the ED objective on gas nebulae, galaxies and clusters of stars. If you plan to use very high magnifications with our fixed focal length eyepieces you will notice the colour fringe around bright objects like the moon and the planets. For these purposes we recommend the ED variant which will show more details on such objects.

Image of a woodpigeon taken through the TS 100mm spotting scope (non ED version)

Prices:

Art. No.	Short description	Price - Euro incl. VAT
TS SP 100 Z	Telescope-Service spotting scope with an objective diameter of 100mm and a magnification (Zoom) of 22-66x. Complete with carrying bag.	309.-
TS SP 100 EDZ	Telescope-Service spotting scope with an objective diameter of 100mm and a magnification (Zoom) of 22-66x. Complete with carrying bag. Objective with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass element for reduced chromatic aberration.	698.-
TS WO	Fixed focal length eyepieces for this spotting scope (please specify the desired focal length when ordering). Available focal lengths: 25mm, 19mm, 15mm, 9mm, 6mm, 5mm	per unit 49.-
DIG WO 18	Digiscoping eyepiece 18mm - for digital cameras with integrated objective lens. The eyepiece accepts our standard Fotoring adaptors, please let us know your exact camera type, we will then suggest a complete adaptation.	49.-
DIG WO 14	Wide-Angle Digiscoping eyepiece 14mm - for digital cameras with integrated objective lens. The eyepiece accepts our standard Fotoring adaptors, please let us know your exact camera type, we will then suggest a complete adaptation.	49.-
Tripods	We offer several suitable camera tripods for this spotting scope. Link.
TS SP F	Adaptor for photography through the TS spotting scope. The adaptor has a T2 thread. You will need a T-ring for your particular camera (see below). The photo adaptor can be used with any of the fixed focal lenght eyepieces, but not with the zoom eyepiece.	28.-
T2	T2 ring for all common SLR cameras.	20.-

Wide-Angle Eyepieces with Fixed Focal Lengths for Telescope-Service (and other) Spotting Scopes

For our spotting scopes we now also offer eyepieces with fixed focal lengths for superior performance. The eyepieces are made to a very high standard. They have a blackened interior for reduced reflections and no ghost images. Our eyepieces were designed specifically for our spotting scopes with the demanding customer in mind who is looking for the best in performance at a reasonable price. They are very comfortable to use and further increase the performance of your Telescope-Service spotting scope both for serious terrestrial use and for night-sky use.

The lenses are multi-coated for excellent contrast and light transmission. Of course the eyepieces feature an all-metal body. They are securely attached to the spotting scopes with a connecting nut. This will prevent them from falling out by accident.

Properties of the Telescope-Service Eyepieces for Spotting Scopes:
-- Multi-coated lenses => for extra-high contrast and a natural,colour-neutral image
-- Long eye-relief => the eyepieces have an eye-relief of 17mm. This makes them comfortable to use for eyeglass wearers.
-- Rubber eyeguard => effectively prevents stray light from reaching your eyes
-- Large eye lenses - even for shorter focal length eyepieces => excellent observing comfort even for long-term observations.
-- Almost no kidney-beaning - even if you look into the eyepieces slightly off-center you will not immediately see distracting "shadows" that are a common and unfortunate phenomenon on many eyepieces.

Available Focal Lengths and Their Apparent Field of View:
Despite their comfortably long eye-relief our eyepieces for spotting scopes all feature relatively large fields of view for enhanced joy of use. Just compare a comfortable 60 degrees with more simple eyepieces that sometimes only offer 40-45 degrees apparent field of view: You will never want to use such simple eyepieces again.

25mm - 52°

19mm - 56°

9mm - 62°

6mm - 62°

5mm - 60°

Which Spotting Scopes can you use our Fixed Eyepieces on:
Our fixed eyepieces have a connecting nut that will fit the following spotting scopes: TS SP 55 Z (further details) TS SP 80 Z , TS SP 80 EDZ (further details), TS SP 100 Z and TS SP 100 EDZ (further details)

In addition the eyepieces will fit the following spotting scopes of other brands: Celestron Ultima 80, Ultima 80 ED, Ultima 100, Ultima 100 ED.

Prices:

Art. No.	Short description	Price - Euro incl. VAT
TS WO	Eyepieces with fixed focal lengths for TS Spotting scopes. Please specify the desired focal length(s): 25mm , 19mm , 15mm, 9mm , 6mm , 5mm	per unit 49.-

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com

Horizon 90
22-67x Magnification / Achromat & ED Lens
Very powerful because of the larger lens diameter.

The Horizon 90 is a very robust and versatile spotting scope. You can use it even in bad weather. It is waterproof, comes with a stay-on type carry case and is nitrogen filled.

Applications:
Ideal for outdoor use - nitrogen filled and rubber armoured. You can leave on the carry case for further protection against rain.

=> extendable dewcap

=> 360° rotation for a flexible viewing position

=> Fully rubber armoured

=> smootnh zoom 22-67x

=> stay-on type carry case


The viewing position can be rotated. That way you always have a comfortable viewing position.	Here you can see the good quality multi-coating for enhanced contrast and a brighter image.

Specifications:

Lens Diameter 90mm

Magnification 22-67x - Zoom

Fully Multi-coated

BAK 4 Prisms

Near Focus approx. 10m

Eye Relief 15 - 18mm

Objective focal length - 540mm

Field of View 15.7m to 31m at 1000m

45° angled view - rotatable

waterproof, nitrogen filled

tripod connection: 1/4" thread

Weight: 1.8 kgs

Scope of Delivery:

Spotting scope with zoom eyepiece 22-67x magnification
Carry case with strap

Two Variants: Normal Objective and ED Objective

The Horizon 90 is available in two variants.

The standard variant comes with a normal achromatic lens. It offers a good image quality and a good correction of false colour. Images are bright and contrasty. Around edges (e.g. a dark object in front of a bright background) a coloured fringe will appear, though, which reduces contrast slightly. For most uses this does not pose any problem and we recommend this version to most users.

For more demanding users we offer the Horizon with ED lens. Through the use of a ED glass element (Extra-low Dispersion) colour correction is significantly reduced. This is a big advantage if you want to discern small details in the feathers of a bird, or for astronomical use.