ZEISS Terra ED Binoculars 8x42 Waterproof, Fogproof, Easy Focus High Powered Compact Binoculars with Coated Glass for Low Light Vision for Bird Watching, Hunting, Sightseeing, Travel, Black-Sand

Not sure why these aren't rated higher. I had a phenom pair of Vortex 10x32 in hand and thought "At < $500 this is the best pair all around, but they only cost < $200. Vortex is KING!" Then I put these bad boys on my eyes and I was amazed: such a larger viewing angle; Bright, clear, color-true optics!! Eye relief was even better than the Vortex, which surprised me bc I felt that was the second biggest virtue of the Vortex binoculars. Comfortable on my eyes for a long period of time, and I simply stared at leaves, noting some of them had black marks I never noticed before; Also, some leaves had variant or gradient colors, which I did not notice on the Vortex (INITIALLY). Strangely, after seeing more clearly with the Zeiss I put back on the Vortez. I could see the same thing with the Vortex, but *only after I saw it on the Zeiss. The Zeiss are bright, clear, easy to use, comfortable, easy to adjust, fun-- and hear me-- the Vortex are the KILLER APP for < $350; however, they are NO LONGER the killer app for < $500. That crown now belongs to Zeiss!! You did it, Ms. Zeiss! You won the < $500 binocular sweepstakes 😊

I have been attracted lately to the hobby of bird watching or birding as they call it. I was looking for a mid- level pair of binoculars as an upgrade to my cheap but surprisingly satisfying entry level Lululo binoculars, for which I made a product review a few days ago. When this pair came, I was not disappointed- the optics were to my liking- wide field of view , and crystal- clear; the size was perfect for my grip and quite light and portable ; and the price was appropriate for a brand touting to be of the Zeiss family. It came with a very beautiful protective hard case and over- the - top harness strap. This is a keeper and I would probably not replace it with the heavier, costlier ones I was initially tempted to buy. I will definitely recommend this as a mid level pair of binoculars that would easily fit your budget.

Yes, these are the best I now own. Very nice. Clear. Very sharp. Zeiss makes these very nice. I agree with a previous owner that the neck strap should be able to fit in the case but I use them without most of the time. Not a big deal.

Great binoculars I gifted! Gave them a try before sending them out, I’m no expert but they are extremely clear for the distanced! You could spot a rabbit across almost 1 km distance.

This is an excellent pair of binocular.

I got these to replace my very old Swift Audubon's, and I am essentially happy with these. I feel that the image is comparably bright, quite sharp, and I was pleasantly surprised by the field of view. I was worried by the 125m spec, which is lower than the Swift's, but it turned out to be good enough, not objectionably smaller, and worth the trade-off for the weight savings. The case, is a disappointment because it does not open fully, and once you put the strap on the binoculars, you can't fit the binoculars and strap fully into the case for storage, and can only leave the case partially open with the strap hanging out. So, you can't really walk around conveniently with the binoculars and the case, because it's awkward to get the binoculars out for use. There are also no instructions included on how to attach the double lens covers, so I had to figure this out by myself, and I still have no idea if it's as intended or not. Overall, these are certainly not the best binoculars in the world, but I think they would be hard to beat for the cost, which is far lower than I would expect for this level of quality. These are really very good, especially for birding, if you're not on an unlimited budget.

This is crystal clear and super sharp. A quality piece.

This was a Christmas gift to myself. Use the binoculars for birding. Fast focus and brightness are important. Much lighter than my previous pair. I think I'm going to be very satisfied with them.

I decided to upgrade from my Olympus 8-16 x 40 binoculars which I found to be a very good intro pair into a birdwatching hobby (price when purchased around £80). I was looking for better light gathering optics basically. The Zeiss optics are definitely a cut above and present a vivid image. I have yet to use them in very poor light. I opted for x10 magnification as that’s what I tended to use with the Olympus zoom function anyway. The Zeiss have a nice feel about them in the hands, a good touch to the focus ring and are lighter than my previous pair. As a mid range pair at just over £400, I think they are good value. The binoculars are made in China, not Germany, but I have no problem with that at all and my initial view is that the build quality and optical performance is exactly what I hoped I would get from the Zeiss brand. I haven’t noticed any colour fringing when using them so far and the image has been faithful and sharp. To my eye the field of view is more than adequate. The neck strap is very comfortable and the rubber lens caps fit well and are easily attached to the carrying straps. My only quibble is that the carrying case - sturdy enough with a zip running round three sides- looks like it should be mounted on a belt. I would have preferred a more conventional bag with a neck strap. The quibble is a minor one however and shouldn’t put anyone off.

Unmatched beauty.

Bel binocolo e molto robusto. Lo uso in montagna per osservazione e devo dire che mi sta dando soddisfazioni. Forse qualche piccola aberrazione cromatica ai nordi, ma nulla di che (tendenzialmente sibosserva verso il centro del campo visivo)

these bino's R absolutely the clearest I have ever seen

This wasn’t even on my list for consideration. Bushnell and Vortex are the first brands to my mind - unfortunately the local selection is rather limited for Bushnell, and none for Vortex. As I wasn’t sure I’d get it right the first time, it simply wasn’t viable to buy something from Amazon US. Then I tried a friend’s Nikon Monarch 7 - while the optical quality is impressive, I felt it is let down by the quality of the accessories. On the other hand, I thought the Prostaff 7 represents a much better value, so that was what I first got. When I received the unit, I found the optics though still respectable, is quite a bit off the Monarch’s; the objective lens covers are jokes like many people have pointed out - spending another $30 on a pair of decent Vortex caps is a REAL consideration, again from Amazon US. After nearly a month of hesitation, I decided to return it. Then as I continue to browse the selection, I came across the ZEISS. I was quite surprised by the price tag as I know glasses of the Big 3 go in the north of $1000. Oh, well. I said to myself, no harm to try. When I received the unit, I was blown away, especially comparing to the Prostaff 7 - they feel like products from a different world. - objective lens caps are attached to the body, yeah! - the hard case is a world above that of Nikon in both quality and design; - it comes with just a simple diagrammed quick use guide, compared to 3 thick heavy booklets of Nikon that i have no use of; - the package is properly sealed, while the Prostaff is not; - inside the package, there is a beautiful scenery photo, making you wanting to use the binoculars straight away; the Nikon only has a photo of the Nikon. Above all, it just feels every bit like a real ZEISS, not just some cheap OEM that so many brands do for their low end stuff. Of course, it’s not perfect. CA is quite noticeable, but this is not a camera, so it’s nothing major to me; it’s made in China, but so do iPhones and millions of other premium stuff nowadays. I feel ZEISS, a company renowned for its quality (and high price tag), has done a fantastic job of coming up with an entry-level killer, which in my option is unbeatable in value. Highly recommended!