Pentax PF-80ED 80mm Spotting Scope

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.

Ricoh Pentax XW 16.5mm Eyepiece for Astronomical Telescopes

The Ricoh Pentax XW 16.5mm Eyepiece is a high-performance, wide-angle eyepiece for use with high-grade spotting scopes.

Clear, Comfortable Viewing Assured by an 85-Degree Apparent Angle of View and 20mm Eye Relief

With an 85-degree apparent angle of view eyepiece, the XW 16.5 is newly added to the SMC Pentax XW-series lineup featuring an extra-long 20mm eye relief to deliver an exciting wide-perspective image.

High-Grade Optics for Exceptional Image Quality

The high-performance XW 16.5 optics incorporates high-refraction, extra-low-dispersion lanthanum glass elements to produce a well-balanced image with minimal aberrations. It is particularly designed to reduce the disturbing blackout effect by effectively compensating for the spherical aberration of the pupil.

Pentax-Original Multi-Layer Coating for Outstanding Light Transmission Efficiency

All lens surfaces that come in contact with air are treated with the original multi-layer coating, while all laminated surfaces are treated with the innovative partial coating. to offer a light transmission efficiency of more than 90 percent (96 percent at 550nm) over the visible light spectrum.

Advanced Light-Shielding Technology for Improved Image Contrast

Thanks to Pentax’s advanced computer simulation technology, the XW 16.5 features a light-shielding diaphragm at the most effective position to drastically reduce internal reflections for a brighter, higher-contrast image.