Telescopes
Our range of state-of-the-art telescopes provide clear and quality images. Choose either a straight or angled model from industry experts Kowa, Swarovski, Leica and Viking Optical.
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Harrier 65mm ED telescope with 16-48x eyepiece & case
Harrier 80mm ED telescope with 20-60x eyepiece & case
Kowa 601 Scope with TSE-Z9B 20-60 Eyepiece and Stay on Case
Kowa 602 Scope with TSE-Z9B 20-60 Eyepiece and Stay on Case
KOWA C-881 STAY-ON-CASE FOR TSN-883
KOWA C-883N NEOPRENE CASE FOR TSN-883
Kowa TE-11WZ II 25-60X WIDE EYEPIECE
Kowa TE-17HD 25x LER eyepiece
Kowa TE-20H 25X LER EYEPIECE
Kowa TP-105FT Protective Filter for TSN 99 series
Kowa TSE-14WD 30x wide eyepiece
Kowa TSE-Z9B 20-60x zoom eyepiece
Kowa TSN 773 Kit
Kowa TSN 774 Kit
Kowa TSN-554 15-45X
KOWA TSN-663M SPOTTING SCOPE KIT
Kowa TSN-82SV Kit
Kowa TSN-884 Kit
KOWA TSN-99A PROMINAR 30-70X ANGLED ZOOM KIT
Leica Apo 77 Straight with 20-60x & 32W Eyepieces, SOC, Filter – Used
LEICA VARIO-EYEPIECE 25-50X WW ASPH.
- for all APO-Televid 65/82
- 25- to 50-fold magnification
- Wide-angle field of view: 41 m/134.5 ft. (25-fold) to 28 m/92 ft. (50-fold) to 1.000 m/3281 ft.
- Great sharpness on the edges thanks to aspherical lenses
- watertight up to 5 m
- Fogproof thanks to nitrogen-filling
Swarovski 115mm Objective – 30-70x
115mm objective module
The 115-mm objective module raises the bar with the largest lenses on the market. This gives you a crucial benefit, particularly at dawn and dusk. Now you can see things others miss.Swarovski CTC 30×75 with fixed eyepiece 30x W
Swarovski STX eyepiece module
Industry Leading Telescopes in UK
At Viking Optical Centres, we’re honoured to stock the best telescopes in the industry. Designed and tested for easy use and to a high calibre for both beginners and experts.
Whether you prefer a straight telescope to follow fast moving objects or an angled model for maximum comfort when observing for long periods of time, either way we have a range of new, used or ex-demo products.
What is the best telescope for beginners?
We have numerous good quality telescopes for sale that are easy to use at any level. The specifications vary but generally fit loosely into three size categories: 50mm objective lenses with a typical zoom magnification range of around 12x-36x, 60mm or 65mm with zoom range 15x-45x, and 80mm+ with zoom range 20x-60x.
What should I look for when buying a telescope?
Image quality and any other criteria such as size, weight, and budget. There is no substitute for trying out to find the perfect fit.
What do I need to know before buying a telescope?
Other than the three size categories listed above, it's worth bearing in mind that to get the best possible viewing from a telescope, some form of extra support will be necessary (ideally a tripod) as the high magnification is impossible to hand hold.
Should I buy a telescope or binoculars?
With its higher magnification, a telescope, is very useful for more distant observation but due to the narrow field of view that makes finding closer and more fleeting subjects difficult, nature enthusiasts would recommend binoculars to have enough magnification for most of your wildlife encounters, as well as being the more popular choice the majority of the time.