Description
Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD Spotting Scope: Leupold’s flagship glass for long-range glassing. 68.7 oz, 11 ft close focus.
The Santiam is Leupold’s answer to the European premium scopes, designed for hunters who glass for hours in the high country. A 27x starting magnification gives you an immediately useful view for judging animals, and the 80 mm objective keeps the image bright up to 55x.
Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD Spotting Scope specs
| Magnification | 27–55x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 80 mm |
| Body | Angled or straight |
| Field of view | 105–73 ft at 1,000 yds (2.0°–1.4°) |
| Exit pupil | 2.9–1.5 mm |
| Eye relief | 16.6–19.2 mm |
| Close focus | 11 ft |
| Length | 15 in (angled) · 15.75 in (straight) |
| Weight | 68.7 oz |
| Tripod | Not included |
| Warranty | Leupold Lifetime Guarantee |
| Price | $1,999.99 |
Who is the SX-5 Santiam for?
Elk, sheep, mule deer and pronghorn hunters who glass for long sessions, and guides who need to judge animals quickly and confidently at extreme distance.
Angled or straight Santiam?
Choose angled for long seated sessions and sharing with a partner; choose straight if you glass from a vehicle window or prefer fast target acquisition.
How does it compare with the SX-4 Pro Guide HD?
The SX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 costs far less and covers most hunting needs; the Santiam adds Leupold’s best glass for maximum low-light detail.
What’s in the box with the Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD Spotting Scope?
- SX-5 Santiam HD 27-55×80 spotting scope (angled or straight)
- Lens covers
- Case
Related gear
- All spotting scopes
- Swarovski ATX modular spotting scope
- Vortex Razor HD 27-60×85
- Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W rangefinder
Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD Spotting Scope FAQ
How heavy is the SX-5 Santiam?
68.7 oz.
Does it come with a tripod?
No, a tripod is sold separately.
What is the close focus distance?
11 feet.
Manuals, firmware updates and warranty registration are on the Leupold official website.






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