Leupold SX-5 Santiam 27-55×80 Spotting Scope is a spotting scope with 27-55x variable magnification and an 80mm objective lens. It is for hunters, range shooters and wildlife watchers who need to study targets and terrain at long distance from a fixed position.
27-55x variable magnification
80mm objective lens
Straight eyepiece
Guard-Ion Coating
1/4-20 tripod thread adaptor
Shadow Gray finish
SKU: DAV-185604 · Mfr part #: 185604 · UPC: 030317042080
The Leupold SX-5 Santiam 27-55×80 Spotting Scope is a spotting scope with a 27-55x zoom range and an 80mm objective lens. The zoom lets you start wide to find your subject, then step up to full power to look at detail.
This scope has a straight eyepiece, so you look along the same line as the barrel of the scope. Many people find that layout easy to use when they are aiming at a target or scanning a hillside. The lenses carry Leupold’s Guard-Ion Coating, and the body comes in Shadow Gray.
Who it suits
The 80mm objective and high top-end magnification make this a fit for long-range work. Hunters can use it to glass basins and ridgelines. Rifle shooters can use it to read targets and watch impacts at distance. Birders and wildlife watchers can use it from a parked vehicle or a fixed spot.
A scope this size needs solid support. It includes a 1/4-20 tripod thread adaptor, so it works with tripods and heads that use that standard thread. A sturdy tripod and a smooth head will matter at 55x, because any shake gets magnified. A shooting bench, a spotting scope case and a lens cloth round out a good setup. Pair it with your rifle optic and binoculars for a full glassing kit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What magnification does the Leupold SX-5 Santiam 27-55×80 have?
A: 27-55x. It is a variable zoom, so you can set it anywhere in that range.
Q: How big is the objective lens on this spotting scope?
A: 80mm. That is the front lens size listed for the SX-5 Santiam 27-55×80.
Q: Does this spotting scope have a straight or angled eyepiece?
A: Straight. You look straight through the eyepiece along the scope's line of sight.
Q: Can I mount the SX-5 Santiam on a tripod?
A: Yes. It has a 1/4-20 tripod thread adaptor. Use a tripod and head that accept that thread.
Q: Is the Leupold SX-5 Santiam good for long-range target viewing?
A: It is built for it. The 27-55x zoom and 80mm objective are made for distant targets and terrain, and the scope carries a Guard-Ion Coating.
Warranty and Manufacturer
Covered by the Leupold factory warranty; warranty terms come from Leupold.
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