ZEISS Terra ED Binoculars 8x42 Waterproof, and Fast Focusing with Coated Glass for Optimal Clarity in All Weather Conditions for Bird Watching, Hunting, Sightseeing, Black

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.

Good field of view even when eyes are 1-11/2" away. Weight, grip good

I am pleased with these overall, even though the storage case is stupidly designed (no place to store the strap, fer Chrissakes!). The binoculars are very easy to focus with one finger, without having to do to many micro adjustments. The image through the lenses is crisp and bright. Pay attention to the listed weight, when you are considering these, though, because they feel pretty heavy when you have them in hand. The strap is nicely padded and contoured, to distribute the weight evenly across the back of your neck. Still, the truth is it’s a lot of weight to hang on your neck for an extended period. I like the smooth, plain casing on the binoculars, with textured traction pads in just the right places for your fingers. The design looks compact, clean and solid. If these came with a better storage case, they would get full marks. You’d think for the price Zeiss could have made a better effort there!

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