Celestron Regal M2 100ED
Best Value
What Buyers Say
Loved
✓Outperforms 80mm competitors with superior light gathering
✓Competes optically with Swarovski/Zeiss scopes costing 2-3x more
✓Standard 1.25" eyepiece mount accepts astronomical eyepieces
Mentioned
–Heavy design (4.2 lbs) limits portability
–Some quality control issues reported with coating defects
About
The Celestron Regal M2 100ED delivers impressive performance that competes with premium brands at a significantly lower price point. While it's heavier than competitors and has some quality control concerns, its exceptional optics and value proposition make it an outstanding choice for serious spotting scope users. Key strengths include outperforms 80mm competitors with superior light gathering, competes optically with swarovski/zeiss scopes costing 2-3x more, and standard 1.25" eyepiece mount accepts astronomical eyepieces. Exceptional value at current average price of $910, offering premium performance at mid-range cost.
GearScore™ Verdict
86.3/100
GoldScore Breakdown
⚡Performance(35%)ⓘ90
◆Durability(15%)ⓘ77
◆Value(25%)ⓘ48
★User Reviews(15%)ⓘ92
◆Brand Trust(10%)ⓘ60
Specifications
Body StyleAngled
ColorOD Green
Eye Relief20 mm
FeaturesPREMIUM ED OBJECTIVE LENSES: Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration or color fringing, a visual defect common in binoculars. You'll enjoy razor-sharp images with outstanding, true-to-life color., XLT LENS COATINGS: All air-to-glass surfaces are multi-coated with Celestron’s proprietary XLT coatings – the same ones we use on our observatory-class telescopes. XLT maximizes light transmission through the optical path for brighter images., PERFECT VIEWING ANGLES: U
Field of View1.9°- 0.9° (100-47 ft at 1000 yds)
Item Height4.75 Inches
Item Width4.75 inches
Length19.3 inches (490 mm)
Magnification22-67x
Objective Diameter100 mm
Objective Lens100 mm
Prism TypeBaK-4
SizeRegal M2 100ED
Unit Count1
WarrantyLimited Lifetime
WaterproofYes
Weight4.2 lbs