Paragon 8-24x50 ED Ultra Short — SCSS-10

What it is and what it's for
The Paragon 8-24x50 ED Ultra Short — SCSS-10 is a spotting scope intended for target shooting, birding and wildlife viewing. It offers a compact form and a variable magnification range for medium- to long-range observation.

Key specifications
Magnification ranges from 8x to 24x with a 50 mm objective. Exit pupil varies from 6.2 mm to 2.1 mm and eye relief from 20 mm to 16.7 mm depending on magnification. Field of view is 8.6–4.4 m at 100 m (equivalent to 5.0–2.5°). Minimum focus distance is 2.2 m (7.26 ft). Optics include an ED objective lens (Extra-low Dispersion), a 7-elements/4-groups zoom eyepiece and fully multi-coated lenses. The housing is black rubber and the tube is nitrogen-filled (fogproof). The manufacturer lists a Porro prism focusing system.

Compatibility and use
This is a spotting scope, not a riflescope with reticle; no reticle or caliber is specified in the official data. Tripod mounting thread is listed as N/A on the official sheet, though the package contents include a tripod according to the manufacturer.

Box contents and accessories
Package includes a soft bag, strap, tripod, manual and cleaning cloth. No smartphone adapter or other accessories are specified; verify compatibility if such accessories are needed.

Notes
Length is not specified in the official data; confirm if dimensions are required. Tripod thread is listed as N/A—check compatibility with your tripod. Information sourced from Vector Optics official product page for SCSS-10.