Kite Optics KSP 80 HD2 25-50x Spotting Scope

The Kite Optics KSP 80 HD2 is a premium 80mm spotting scope with a high-definition lens and Kite's MHR Advance + coating system. Shipped with the 25-50x wide-angle zoom eyepiece included, it delivers a complete high-performance observation system straight out of the box — no separate eyepiece purchase required, and Kite warrants the fieldscope with its eyepiece as one instrument. Its coatings reach 81% light transmission for bright, high-contrast views from dawn through dusk.

Key Features

• MHR Advance + coating system — Kite's coating system maximizes light transmission for image quality in low light, reaching 81% light transmission for bright, color-accurate images — a meaningful advantage during early-morning and late-evening sessions when light is at a premium.

• 25-50x wide-angle zoom eyepiece included — The bundled WA zoom eyepiece provides a versatile magnification range from 25x for scanning and target acquisition to 50x for detailed observation. The wide-angle optical design maintains a generous field of view across the zoom range: 118.5 ft at 25x down to 84 ft at 50x (measured at 1000 yards). Eye relief remains a comfortable 18-17mm throughout.

• 80mm objective with a high-definition lens — The 80mm aperture and 81% light transmission hold a bright, high-contrast image right through the zoom range, from a wide 118.5 ft field at 25x to detail work at 50x.

• IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen-filled — Rated IPX7 against water ingress and filled with nitrogen gas to stop internal fogging. The full rubber armor absorbs impacts and provides a secure grip in any weather. Built to perform from -20°C to 55°C.

• Click-stop viewing angle — Release the viewing-angle screw and the scope clicks to 0°, ±45° or ±90°, so you can set a comfortable head position for standing, seated or downhill glassing and lock it there. A single focus wheel handles near and far, and a retractable sunshield keeps rain and lateral light off the objective.

• M82 x 0.75 filter thread — Accepts standard 82mm filters for solar observation, light pollution reduction, or contrast enhancement without adapters.

• Compact and field-ready at 69.66 oz — At 14.76 inches long, the KSP 80 HD2 balances portability against light-gathering performance. The integrated tripod foot locks directly into a Manfrotto 128RC head without a quick-release plate, and its 3/8" thread mounts on any other tripod head.

Ideal For

Birders and wildlife observers who demand the best optical performance from a portable spotting scope. The 25-50x zoom range covers everything from scanning a wetland at 25x to reading leg rings at 50x, with the wide-angle eyepiece maintaining a usable field throughout.

Digiscopers — the stable 80mm platform, M82 filter thread, and 81% light transmission make the KSP 80 HD2 an outstanding base for phone and camera digiscoping setups.

Hunters and guides who need reliable, high-resolution glassing in all conditions. The IPX7 rating, nitrogen purging, and -20°C operating range mean the scope performs where lesser instruments fail.

Nature photographers and field researchers who require a reference-grade observation tool for species identification, behavioral study, or survey work at distance.