Centon DCF scope

The 62 mm objective Centon DCF, which features an integral 20-60x zoom angled eyepiece, complements Jessops’ only other own-brand telescope, the smaller Centon 12-50x50 spotting scope, increasing the company’s appeal to buyers at the lower end of the birding telescope market.

With a rotating tripod mount, the aluminium die-cast body pegs the weight at just over 1 kg and fully multi-coated lenses are another enhancement which will further serve to elevate interest levels in this new product.

Accessories included in the package comprise a soft stay-on case and a camera adapter tube, enabling the scope to be used as an additional lens for both digital and film SLR cameras, although a specific T2 adapter must still be purchased to make it compatible with the camera used.

With a 10-year guarantee and a price of just £159.99, this entry-level telescope is worthy of further investigation.