The ES 80 GA SD/45° carries the suffix 'SD' for standard, belies the quality of this Tri-element F500mm viewing platform. Fully multi-coated and complete with BK7 prism unit the ES 80 GA SD/45° demands serious consideration for anybody interested in a 80mm fieldscope. Image texture is softer than sister ED model but the instrument deals competently with a range of interspersed colours in varying light conditions combined with accurate focusing and a welcome lack of colour distortion.

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 SD 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.