The ES 80 GA ED/45° has become one of the most popular birding scopes in the UK since its launch in 2001. The use of an ED objective or extra low dispersion glass element within the objective lens system virtually eliminates the distorting effects of chromatic aberration at magnifications over 35x. To benefit from this level of performance in a body retailing under £500 has caught the imagination of thousands of birdwatchers wanting vibrant 'true to life' images reproduced consistently across the magnification range. The model is most often seen with HDF eyepieces 20-60x and 32xWW.

In spite of the 80mm OG, weight is kept to a minimum by the selective use of tough plastics and aluminium components and the model is very well balanced for easy field use on a tripod.

Other features of the ES 80 GA ED include: waterproof construction, rubber covered retractable lens hood, conveniently positioned wide band focusing wheel and rotating tripod sleeve to enable maximum versatility in hides or viewing in sitting or prone position.

Full compatibility with the range of HDF and HR eyepieces providing an exiting array of viewing options from 20x to 100x, the ES 80 is easily converted to a 1150mm/F.14.4 Telephoto lens for SLR Photography.

The ES 80 is supplied complete with a 30 year guarantee.