--- product_id: 1494899 title: "Celestron C70 Mini Maksutov Spotting Scope for Birding, Wildlife" brand: "celestron" price: "₩384169" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1494899-celestron-c70-mini-maksutov-spotting-scope-for-birding-wildlife store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # 700mm focal length with f/10 ratio for sharp distant views 2.3 lbs & 11-inch compact portability 70mm aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain optics Celestron C70 Mini Maksutov Spotting Scope for Birding, Wildlife **Brand:** celestron **Price:** ₩384169 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔭 See More, Miss Less — Your Pocket-Sized Window to the Wild & Beyond ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celestron C70 Mini Maksutov Spotting Scope for Birding, Wildlife by celestron - **How much does it cost?** ₩384169 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1494899-celestron-c70-mini-maksutov-spotting-scope-for-birding-wildlife) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Zoom Into the Details:** Built-in 25-75x zoom eyepiece lets you lock onto distant birds, wildlife, or celestial bodies with ease. - • **Precision in Your Palm:** Compact 70mm Maksutov-Cassegrain design delivers crisp, high-contrast views wherever you go. - • **Travel-Ready Versatility:** Lightweight 2.3-pound body and soft carrying case make it the ultimate on-the-go spotting scope. - • **Smooth Tracking, Every Time:** Tabletop tripod with slow-motion controls ensures effortless, precise target tracking. - • **Stargaze & Birdwatch Like a Pro:** Dual-purpose for terrestrial and astronomical viewing—spot Jupiter’s moons by night, and birds by day. ## Overview The Celestron C70 Mini Maksutov Spotting Scope combines a compact 70mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design with a powerful 700mm focal length and 25-75x zoom eyepiece. Weighing just 2.3 pounds and measuring 11 inches, it’s engineered for portability without sacrificing sharp, high-contrast views. Equipped with a tabletop tripod featuring slow-motion controls and a soft carrying case, it’s perfect for birding, wildlife observation, target shooting, and even celestial viewing. Backed by Celestron’s Limited Lifetime US Warranty and expert support, this scope is a versatile must-have for professionals and enthusiasts alike. ## Description Celestron Mini Maks bring portability and versatility to a new level. The Maksutov optical design is recognized for being compact, easy to use, and applicable for both terrestrial (land) and astronomical use. C70 Mini Mak is a small but powerful spotting scope that includes a tabletop tripod which has built-in slow motion controls, a built-in zoom eyepiece capable of 75x magnification, and soft carrying case. Review: Good for the shooting range. - I bought this to bring to range to see my targets out to 200 yards. It has no problem seeing .22lr holes at 100 yards on white paper. It gets a little hazy at 200 yards, but I can still see .22lr rounds on splash targets at that distance .270 and 7.62x39 holes are clear as day at 200 yards. 25x-50x is the sweet sopt for this scope. As you get closer to 75x the image quaility takes a hit but is still good. It does not have the greatest optics, but it serves its purpose for the distance I need. I think it would be fine out to 300 yards. If you are shooting much past that I would look into a better scope. I did not have any problem focusing as mentioned in some other reviews. The focus nob is easy to turn on mine. I'm an eyeglass wearer (astigmatism) so I need to wear my glasses at lower powers. Folding the rubber cup down on the eyepeice gives me a decent enough field of view with glasses. At around 50x and up my astigmatism doesnt bother me. This scope also accepts standard 1.25" telescope eyepeices, which is a big reason I bought it. I may invest in a higher quality zoom eyepeice with better eye relief for my glasses. The included tripod is the only bad thing about this scope. It is too wobbly to use at longer ranges and high magnification. But I knew that before I bought it and already had a silk photography tripod that the scope is rock solid on. For the price, this scope is a good value for my needs. Review: Perfect Addition for Sighting In Weapons – Clear, Compact, and Easy to Use - I picked up this Celestron 70mm Mini Mak spotting scope mainly as a tool for sighting in my weapons, and it’s been a great addition to my range setup. The clarity is impressive for such a compact scope—you can easily see your shots at distance without constantly walking back and forth to check targets. The 25–75x zoom gives you plenty of flexibility depending on how far you’re shooting. I’ve used it at different ranges, and it stays sharp and easy to focus. The optics are bright and clear, even in less-than-perfect lighting conditions, which is a big plus when you’re out early or later in the day. What really stands out is how portable this thing is. It’s lightweight and doesn’t take up much space in my gear, so it’s easy to bring along every trip. The included tabletop tripod works well for bench setups, and the slow-motion controls help dial in exactly where you want to look without fighting it. As a bonus, I’ve also used it a bit outside the range—checking out wildlife and even looking at the moon—and it handles that just fine too. Overall, if you’re looking for something reliable and compact for spotting shots and dialing things in, this is a solid choice. It’s become a regular part of my range gear and does exactly what I need it to do. ## Features - 70MM MINI MAKSUTOV-CASSEGRAIN SPOTTING SCOPE: Compact and lightweight, the C70 Mini Mak is an ideal choice for bird watching, nature observation, target shooting, and digiscoping. - BRIGHT, SHARP VIEWS OF DISTANT TARGETS: With 700mm of focal length and an f/10 focal ratio, the C70 can help you spot small targets at great distances. - COMPACT AND PORTABLE: Weighing just 2 pounds and measuring 11 inches in length, this scope is much easier to store and transport than other optical designs with 70mm aperture. - USE IT FOR CELESTIAL OR ASTRONOMICAL VIEWING: This versatile spotting scope delivers sharp views of land-based targets during the day and astronomical targets like Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon's craters, and more at night. - ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Tabletop tripod with built-in slow motion controls, built-in zoom eyepiece with 25-75x magnification, and soft carrying case. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading optics brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a Celestron Limited Lifetime US Warranty & US-based expert tech support. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001MUHQBI | | Additional Features | Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design, Built-in Zoom Eyepiece, Tabletop Tripod with Slow Motion Controls, Portable and Versatile for Terrestrial and Astronomical Use | | Best Sellers Rank | #217,612 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #62 in Spotting Scopes | | Brand | Celestron | | Coating | Multi-Coated | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 787 Reviews | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 0.93 millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Brandon | | Field Of View | 1.55 degrees | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 700 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234522380 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.8"D x 3.5"W x 3.8"H | | Item Highlight | Compact Spotting Scope, Perfect for Travel, Visual & Digiscoping Ready, High-Contrast Views, Accepts 1.25" Eyepieces | | Item Weight | 2.3 pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 52238 | | Model Name | Mini MAK 70mm Angled Spotting Scope | | Model Number | 52238 | | Mount | Equatorial Mount | | Number of Items | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 7 centimeters | | Optical Tube Length | 7 centimeters | | Optical Tube Length Measurement | 7 centimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 7 centimeters | | Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount | | UPC | 050234522380 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty | | Zoom Ratio | 3x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Brandon - **Finderscope:** Reflex - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Item Weight:** 2.3 pounds - **Model Name:** Mini MAK 70mm Angled Spotting Scope - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 7 centimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 7 centimeters - **Product Dimensions:** 9.8"D x 3.5"W x 3.8"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** Equatorial Mount ## Images ![Celestron C70 Mini Maksutov Spotting Scope for Birding, Wildlife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61259JrVigL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would this be a good starter for a 9yr old boy?** A: Personally, I would think he would get more use from a good set of 10x50 or 10x40 binoculars. I enjoy my binoculars more because you use them more being able to observe more sky area. The telescopes get old because you zero in on a particular spot and with the earths rotation, the spot moves while you observe, can be a pain. Hope this helps. **Q: Will a 2x Barlow lens work acceptably with the adapter and using the original zoom lens? I like the reviews on the Orion model sold on Amazon.** A: I think you might be pushing it to the limit with a 2X Barlow... at max. zoom, there is already vignettting at the outer edges. I would move on to a bigger scope if you want more magnification, personally. It's a good little scope as it is - pushing it beyond its intended design would be like a Ferrari engine in a VW Bug. **Q: Are grey edges on the outsides of the picture normal? I have a very tiny viewing angle where things look good.** A: This can be an issue at higher magnification. Image unacceptable at 50x and up. **Q: Is this light enough that it can be used with a 90 degree tripod adapter without toppling over? Will be used from a seated position off to the side** A: Is very light, it will work with 90 degree tripod ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the shooting range. *by C***S on September 3, 2022* I bought this to bring to range to see my targets out to 200 yards. It has no problem seeing .22lr holes at 100 yards on white paper. It gets a little hazy at 200 yards, but I can still see .22lr rounds on splash targets at that distance .270 and 7.62x39 holes are clear as day at 200 yards. 25x-50x is the sweet sopt for this scope. As you get closer to 75x the image quaility takes a hit but is still good. It does not have the greatest optics, but it serves its purpose for the distance I need. I think it would be fine out to 300 yards. If you are shooting much past that I would look into a better scope. I did not have any problem focusing as mentioned in some other reviews. The focus nob is easy to turn on mine. I'm an eyeglass wearer (astigmatism) so I need to wear my glasses at lower powers. Folding the rubber cup down on the eyepeice gives me a decent enough field of view with glasses. At around 50x and up my astigmatism doesnt bother me. This scope also accepts standard 1.25" telescope eyepeices, which is a big reason I bought it. I may invest in a higher quality zoom eyepeice with better eye relief for my glasses. The included tripod is the only bad thing about this scope. It is too wobbly to use at longer ranges and high magnification. But I knew that before I bought it and already had a silk photography tripod that the scope is rock solid on. For the price, this scope is a good value for my needs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Addition for Sighting In Weapons – Clear, Compact, and Easy to Use *by U***R on May 4, 2026* I picked up this Celestron 70mm Mini Mak spotting scope mainly as a tool for sighting in my weapons, and it’s been a great addition to my range setup. The clarity is impressive for such a compact scope—you can easily see your shots at distance without constantly walking back and forth to check targets. The 25–75x zoom gives you plenty of flexibility depending on how far you’re shooting. I’ve used it at different ranges, and it stays sharp and easy to focus. The optics are bright and clear, even in less-than-perfect lighting conditions, which is a big plus when you’re out early or later in the day. What really stands out is how portable this thing is. It’s lightweight and doesn’t take up much space in my gear, so it’s easy to bring along every trip. The included tabletop tripod works well for bench setups, and the slow-motion controls help dial in exactly where you want to look without fighting it. As a bonus, I’ve also used it a bit outside the range—checking out wildlife and even looking at the moon—and it handles that just fine too. Overall, if you’re looking for something reliable and compact for spotting shots and dialing things in, this is a solid choice. It’s become a regular part of my range gear and does exactly what I need it to do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very powerful for a small scope and a great value *by D***Y on May 4, 2011* I bought this scope for my son and two grandsons, for land and sky viewing. To my surprise, it is quite powerful, easy to grab and go, and the optics (scope and eyepiece) are of good quality. I may keep it myself, especially for land viewing and daytime use. The lightweight, plastic table top tripod is a bit shaky, so I added some metal tubing inside the hollow "U"-shaped legs (1/2" dia.tubing fits, easily available at a hardware store as solid steel or hollow copper pipe) to give the legs a more steady stance. The pan head is a bit shaky, but does have fine tuning altazimuth knobs, which are a good feature. Still, for serious viewing, I put the scope on my good camera tripod, which is very steady and has an Orion fine tuning adapter. The scope requires some time for familiarization and is not a cheap, toss around child's toy. It is a Maksutov-Cassegraine and packs 750 mm of focal length in a very short tube. The field of view is narrow, and minimum magnification with the nice zoom eyepiece is 25X. It includes an adapter for 1.25 inch eyepieces, which more advanced stargazers usually have. I use my 32 mm plossl to get a wider view. There is no finder scope with this, so I fashioned an adequate daytime finder by just attaching a wide straw with rubber bands to the scope body. The problem at the beginning learning to use the scope for nighttime astronomy. Focusing is a bit delicate and takes practice. I painted one spot on the focusing knob with "white out" so I could reference the number of turns I had to make for stargazing focus vs. closer focusing for bird watching, shooting range spotting, etc. This touchup saved a lot of frustration. As for stargazing, with the zoom lens near the highest magnification of 75X, I was able to make out the rings of Saturn on moonless nights with surprising clarity, using my camera tripod for steadiness. The key, as with any lightweight scope, is to have a steady support and keep your eye as close to the eyepiece as possible without touching it and making the scope wobble. The eyepiece is very good for a zoom and a good fit for this scope. It might have been improved by offering a lower magnification (15X or 20X to start with) to give a wider field to view while finding your target or star. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron – Mini MAK 70mm Angled Spotting Scope – Maksutov Spotting Scope – Great for Long Range Viewing – 25–75x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-Coated Optics – Rubber Armored – Tabletop Tripod Included,Black - Celestron – Smartphone Photography Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Photos and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope Eyepiece - Celestron – Telescope Moon Filter – Eyepiece Accessory – Reduces Moon Glare and Enhances Lunar Crater Details – Great for Full Moon Observing – Works with Any Telescope That Accepts 1.25" Eyepieces --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1494899-celestron-c70-mini-maksutov-spotting-scope-for-birding-wildlife](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1494899-celestron-c70-mini-maksutov-spotting-scope-for-birding-wildlife) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-10-25*