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Swarovski ATX 85 vs Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED is cheaper at $879.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Swarovski ATX 85 or Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED?

The Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED is the cheaper at $879.95. The Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Swarovski ATX 85 Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED
US price $5098 $879.95
BrandSwarovski OptikCelestron
Released
Objective lens (mm) 85 80
Magnification range 25-60x 20-60x
Glass type ED
Viewing angle angled angled
Field of view ft1000yd 124 110
Close focus (ft) 11.8 21.3
Eye relief (mm) 20 20
Waterproof Yes Yes
Nitrogen purged Yes Yes
Length (in) 14.6 16.7
Weight (oz) 67.4 55.5

Sources — Swarovski ATX 85: swarovskioptik.com (verified 2026-07-11). Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED: celestron.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Swarovski ATX 85 and Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Objective lens (mm): Swarovski ATX 85 85 vs Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED 80
  • Magnification range: Swarovski ATX 85 25-60x vs Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED 20-60x
  • Field of view ft1000yd: Swarovski ATX 85 124 vs Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED 110
  • Close focus (ft): Swarovski ATX 85 11.8 vs Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED 21.3
  • Length (in): Swarovski ATX 85 14.6 vs Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED 16.7
  • Weight (oz): Swarovski ATX 85 67.4 vs Celestron Regal M2 20-60x80 ED 55.5

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