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product_id: 50424372
title: "Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black"
brand: "celestron"
price: "€ 689.36"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
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# Pocket-sized portability ED glass for ultra-clear images 9-27x zoom power Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** € 689.36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See more, carry less — the ultimate micro spotter for the modern explorer

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** € 689.36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50424372-celestron-52308-9-27-x-56-mm-hummingbird-ed-micro)

## 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

- • **On-the-Go Ready:** Comes with a custom padded case with belt and shoulder straps—carry it your way, anywhere
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Fits in your palm, ready for any adventure
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** Extra-low dispersion ED glass eliminates color fringing for razor-sharp, true-to-life images even at dawn and dusk
- • **Precision Focus Fast-Track:** Centrally-located helical focus dial lets you lock in sharpness with ease and speed
- • **Versatile Mounting Options:** Easily attaches to tripods, monopods, window mounts, or trekking poles for stable, hands-free viewing

## Overview

The Celestron Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter is a premium, ultra-portable spotting scope featuring 9-27x zoom and a large 56mm objective lens with extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for bright, sharp, and true-to-life images. Its fully multi-coated optics and waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction ensure durability and exceptional clarity in all conditions. Designed for travel and versatility, it mounts easily on tripods, monopods, window mounts, or trekking poles and includes a custom padded carrying case for effortless transport. Ideal for birders and outdoor professionals seeking high performance in a compact form factor.

## Description

Product Description The name Hummingbird reflects many of the qualities of hummingbirds: very small size, highly mobile (they can fly in most any direction at will), and capable of long-distance travel (many migrate between South and North America). The Celestron Hummingbird is a “micro” ED spotting scope, and like its namesake, the Hummingbird Micro Spotting Scope is as well suited to long-distance travel as it is to the backyard. Ideally suited for travel – the Hummingbird will easily fit into a pocket, shoulder bag, or carry-on luggage. This spotting scope is perfect for traveling birders as a more travel-friendly alternative to a full-size spotting scope. The lowest magnification level can also serve as a substitute for a binocular. ED Objective Lenses Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration, also known as colour fringing, a visual defect common in binoculars. Hummingbird ED delivers edge-to-edge sharpness with excellent colour correction and razor-sharp images. Not all ED glass is created equal. Celestron’s high quality ED glass delivers visibly brighter, sharper images compared to non-ED binoculars. The difference is especially apparent in low light conditions, such as at dawn or dusk. The Waterproof / Nitrogen filled construction of the Hummingbird keep it protected against wet weather, humid conditions, and other environmental challenges. The durable armor works to keep the Hummingbird protected against bumps and jolts both during transport and in the field. The Hummingbird is tripod / monopod / window mount adaptable providing a variety of options for viewing. This spotting scope can easily be secured to a stable platform for comfortable long-duration or long-distance viewing. Box Contains Hummingbird Spotting Scope, Carry Case, Cleaning Cloth

Review: Great Micro Spotter - Ordered as a birthday treat to myself. It's tiny, but powerful. Useful for when a full size spotter is too heavy or ostentatious. Great to carry on hikes in a rucksack with a monopod or a lightweight carbon fibre tripod. Only negative comment is that the included zoom eyepiece is not brilliant and struggles with either the lowest zoom setting (apparent field of view is pretty tiny) or the higher end of the zoom range where it loses sharpness and dims a fair bit. It's ok for convenience, but budgeting for a couple of higher quality fixed eyepieces (or a better zoom) is very much recommended. I purchased a 25mm and a 9mm celestron X-cel eyepiece and they work great with this spotter. With the 25mm eyepiece you get an 8x zoom and a decent apparent field of view. With this low mag eyepiece the view is razor sharp, and super bright. The 9mm at the higher end zoom also performs much better than the supplied zoom. The interchangeable eyepiece capability is great! I've also tried it out for a bit of digiscoping which with a decent smartphone gives excellent results, particularly with the 25mm eyepiece. I can use the telephoto lens on my phone to get a bit more zoom if I need to, but with a lovely bright and sharp image. For the price I think this is great quality. I found the supplied bag a good fit, the zip is snug at the eyepiece end, but not over tight. I'm very pleased and I'm looking forward to getting out and about with it more in the future!
Review: Oh yes , you need it if you are into birdwatching. :) - Wow... Just WOW ! I've been birdwatching for some time already and I have to say this scope is just a gem among birdwatching optics ! 1. Clarity and brightness in low light ! yes yes yes! 2. Great middle ground between binoculars and spotting scope - can be easily handheld because its 45° eyepiece - you just hold it tight , close to your body. I manage even 27x mag to look steady by hand - but midrange magnifications everyone can manage stable. 3.VERY PRECISE FOCUS ! 4. bag a bit tight but fits scope no problemo 5. great as telephoto lens to my iphone ( with attachment )

## Features

- SMALL AND POWERFUL: Premium performance ED (extra-low dispersion) spotting scope that fits in the palm of one hand
- ED & FULLY MULTI-COATED: Provides bright, sharp, and true-to-life images
- VERSATILE MOUNTING: Mounts easily on tripods, monopods, and window mounts; works great on trekking poles!
- HELICAL FOCUS DIAL: Reach precision focus quickly and easily with the centrally-located helical focus dial
- CUSTOM PADDED CASE INCLUDED: Carry your Hummingbird ED over your shoulder, or on your belt or pack strap in the custom-designed padded case

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01FRAJXZ0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 68,566 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 196 in Telescopes |
| Box Contents | Carrying case with belt and shoulder straps, Eyepiece cover, Instruction manual, Objective cover |
| Brand Name | Celestron |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Tripod, Monopod, Window Mount |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (185) |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 6.2 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
| Field Of View | 1.7 Degrees |
| Finderscope | optical |
| Focal Length Description | 15.6 inches |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234523080 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 27.9D x 17.8W x 12.7H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 1.43 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 52308-CGL |
| Model Name | Hummingbird 9-27x56mm ED Micro Spotter |
| Model Number | 52308-CGL |
| Mount | Tripod adaptable |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 56 Millimetres |
| Power Source | Internal Rechargeable Battery |
| Product Features | Micro size and high portability |
| UPC | 050234523080 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.99 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye piece lens description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** optical
- **Focus type:** Manual Focus
- **Item weight:** 1.43 Pounds
- **Model name:** Hummingbird 9-27x56mm ED Micro Spotter
- **Objective lens diameter:** 56 Millimetres
- **Power source:** Internal Rechargeable Battery
- **Product dimensions:** 27.9D x 17.8W x 12.7H centimetres
- **Telescope mount description:** Tripod adaptable

## Images

![Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zg6zevLRL.jpg)
![Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UbxHC-oRL.jpg)
![Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MFTwnQjTL.jpg)
![Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61srFHuFS9L.jpg)
![Celestron 52308 9-27 x 56 mm Hummingbird ED Micro Spotter Birder-Friendly Spotting Scope, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6163BDJzQQL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats the best tripod to use with this (the one they recommend is a tabletop one) want to use one standing up**
A: Hi there, this is a great spotting scope. I use it with just a mid-range camera tripod - costing c. £25 to £30 if I remember.Reasonably robust with three extending leg sections and a tilt/pan function. Perfect for the job.

**Q: Can you attach a camera?**
A: Hi, You would require a Camera adapter like Celestron NexYZ Phone Scope Adapter or Celestron 93626 Photo Adapter for Compact Digital Camera.
You can not fit a T-ring to this model.

**Q: Has anybody tried this with a different lens to the one supplied please?**
A: Yes.  I tried 3 of my Meade astro eyepieces (1.25" fit). The 10mm and 18mm worked perfectly with excellent definition - mags approx 20x and 11x. The 25mm  - mag around 8x - produced superb images but there was slight vignetting at the edge of the field of view.

**Q: Is this scope good for indoor use. Example in a conservatory for watching outside activity in a bird box or bird feeder.**
A: I would day so...  I use it to look at boats etc through a window and it can focus on things pretty close up too. I think that this is a wonderful bit of kit: not too bulky, lovely clear optics etc, etc. I have it ready indoors and carry it out on most walks.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Micro Spotter
*by I***N on 19 September 2025*

Ordered as a birthday treat to myself. It's tiny, but powerful. Useful for when a full size spotter is too heavy or ostentatious. Great to carry on hikes in a rucksack with a monopod or a lightweight carbon fibre tripod. Only negative comment is that the included zoom eyepiece is not brilliant and struggles with either the lowest zoom setting (apparent field of view is pretty tiny) or the higher end of the zoom range where it loses sharpness and dims a fair bit. It's ok for convenience, but budgeting for a couple of higher quality fixed eyepieces (or a better zoom) is very much recommended. I purchased a 25mm and a 9mm celestron X-cel eyepiece and they work great with this spotter. With the 25mm eyepiece you get an 8x zoom and a decent apparent field of view. With this low mag eyepiece the view is razor sharp, and super bright. The 9mm at the higher end zoom also performs much better than the supplied zoom. The interchangeable eyepiece capability is great! I've also tried it out for a bit of digiscoping which with a decent smartphone gives excellent results, particularly with the 25mm eyepiece. I can use the telephoto lens on my phone to get a bit more zoom if I need to, but with a lovely bright and sharp image. For the price I think this is great quality. I found the supplied bag a good fit, the zip is snug at the eyepiece end, but not over tight. I'm very pleased and I'm looking forward to getting out and about with it more in the future!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh yes , you need it if you are into birdwatching. :)
*by J***O on 3 August 2023*

Wow... Just WOW ! I've been birdwatching for some time already and I have to say this scope is just a gem among birdwatching optics ! 1. Clarity and brightness in low light ! yes yes yes! 2. Great middle ground between binoculars and spotting scope - can be easily handheld because its 45° eyepiece - you just hold it tight , close to your body. I manage even 27x mag to look steady by hand - but midrange magnifications everyone can manage stable. 3.VERY PRECISE FOCUS ! 4. bag a bit tight but fits scope no problemo 5. great as telephoto lens to my iphone ( with attachment )

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Little Scope - Awful Excuse For A Bag!
*by P***. on 27 June 2021*

When reviewing this scope, I kept one thing in mind. At £260, you're not going to get Swarovski clarity and you don't. What you do get are very bright, clear images, even at the high end magnification. I haven't tried it in night light yet, as it only arrived in the last hour (7.30pm) and I have yet to try digiscoping with it. As soon as I do, I'll post an update. The case is FAR less impressive! In fact, it's nothing more than a cheap point & shoot camera bag, shaped to fit and it's FAR too small for the scope. Expect to spend 10 mins trying to squeeze it into the case. Celestron have a cheek to supply such a pathetic excuse for a case, with a scope that is not exactly inexpensive and they really need to up their game here. In conclusion, I would say go for it! Optics are sharp at this price point and it is worth the price. It's well constructed, focus and zoom are relatively smooth and for its size, it feels solid. The bag, however, is pathetic and you should look for another option, or do without.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Celestron – Hummingbird 56mm Angled Spotting Scope – Ultra Portable Micro Spotting Scope – 9-27x Zoom Eyepiece – Fully Multi-Coated and ED Glass Optics – Rubber Armored – Tripod Adaptable
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