Zeiss Terra ED Pocket Binoculars Compact, Waterproof, and Fast Focusing with Coated Glass for Optimal Clarity in All Weather Conditions for Bird Watching, Hunting, Sightseeing

I've been a fan of Zeiss-designed lenses since the 1970s. This binocular lives up to the company's reputation. Bought it for my wife, who's been griping about my hogging the good gear while she was stuck with her mom's old opera glass. The lenses on this binocular are very high quality, especially given the relatively modest price point. They have good sharpness, resolution, light transmission, and color accuracy. Eye cups are easy to adjust (twist out for bare eyes, in for glasses). Focus adjustments are good, too, with focus knobs fore and aft on the center column. The right-eye focus adjustment (front knob) is a bit stiff, but sensitive enough to allow for good two-lens images, and the stiffness keeps the adjustment from changing. As an 8x25 optic, the exit pupil is only 3.25mm, so don't expect great light-gathering; predawn and after sunset will be problematic. The unit is reasonably light for easy carry, the strap works fine, and the binocular comes with a rigid, zippable carry case. Can't comment on durability because we haven't had this optic long enough to provide good data, but it seems sturdy enough to withstand fairly rough field treatment. My only criticism is that the binocular didn't come with lens caps! Strange. But if you can afford this unit it should do a good job for you.

These guys are small enough that you barely notice them around your neck. That means you’re apt to take them everywhere and see unexpectedly amazing things like window washers eating lunch 100’ above you, or a cardinal at a water fountain, or planes flying through swirling clouds. These focus close enough to see a butterfly sipping nectar from a flower. So lots of utility for exploring your part of the world and wherever you travel.These are our 2nd set of small objective lens binoculars. The other Nikon set is quite good too, but the Zeiss are definitely a step up with a wider and brighter views. The construction, the feel in your hand, is also superior. These are not the cheapest, nor are they the best of the best, but they are quite nice and a great value. Try them, you won’t be disappointed.

I have had these binoculars for a little over 2 years. They work so well that I find myself taking them with me more often than my better 8x42 's. I take them on almost any walk. If I am really birding in the spring I find that I can follow a bird faster with my 8x42's, but these work just as well for everything else. They have a wide field of vision for their size and colors are sharp. They are light and fit in most pockets. They stay open pretty well, but are easy to adjust if they close a little on you. Easy to use with one hand.

These binoculars (8x25) are great. The case is nice. The neck strap is fine.The hinge is the right amount of stiffness, and setting the diopter and focus are natural. I handed these to my kids under 10 and they were looking using them fluently in a minute.I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on binoculars, but these things look nice. The colors look accurate, and I don’t see any colored fringes. They arrived when it was mostly outside, and it’s now nearing sunset with overcast skies. They seem to be handling the variation in light well. I’m replacing a pair of larger (12x42) and much older pair of binoculars, and the light transmission on these is probably surprisingly good.The only negative I can really see on the image is that the bottom edge is a little blurry. The center is crisp. I don’t really see this as a problem, and if I weren’t looking for it I might never have noticed.I figured these were made in China since I couldn’t find anything explicitly saying where they were made. That’s usually a big hint. There’s nothing on the binoculars themselves or any of the paperwork inside. The only thing that said a country name (China) was the bar code sticker. Really, it was a barcode sticker under another bar code sticker. I find this to be misleading so I dropped my rating to 4/5. Knowing this and the price, am I happy with them enough to keep them? I _think_ so. They’ll certainly get the job done. I’d like to try the top of the line Zeiss binoculars (15x56) at some point. I just hope those are still made in Germany by the time I save up my pennies.

These are really nice binoculars. The double hinge takes some time to get used to, Ipinched my fingers a couple times. I was looking for a small light pair that I could fit into a pocket instead of wearing around my neck. These are perfect for hikes, without a backpack, just slip into pocket and I’m off.They are really clear and have high contrast, brightness. I have a pair of Zeiss victory and these are just as nice. I think they are worth the price.

8x25: Designed by Zeiss + Made in China = great concept and top-notch glass for birdwatching, but cheap overall build with rough focusing. Probably these are keepers in the end, since they’d likely cost twice as much if made in, say, Japan or Germany. I.e. good enough for travel/biking/hiking/etc., as a first pair of “serious” binos, or to share with a poor binoless friend.The 16mm eye relief is definitely good enough to use with glasses, but you’ll need to judge for yourself. In any case they are far better for eye relief than the equivalent Nikon Trailblazers ATB (useless for glasses wearers), though slightly worse than the 17mm of the decidedly more expensive Swarovskis.UPDATE: After just over 1 year of regular use, one of the strap attachment points broke off during normal use. This confirms my original assessment of the cheap Chinese build quality. In the end this is probably okay since I carry them in my jacket pocket, not around my neck/shoulder, and can still attach a wrist lanyard to the other side. Still, something to consider. And still a 3-star product. You get what you pay for.