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.

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

This is an excellent pair of binocular.

We gave these as a holiday gift to someone who is an avid bird & wildlife watcher. As luck would have it, they also got a MUCH (3-4x) more expensive pair of binoculars (different brand) at the same time. After trying out both pairs of binoculars, they liked these Zeiss models better - more clarity and light thru the lenses, and much lighter and more comfortable to carry than the other ones they received.

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!

I received the 8x42 Zeiss binoculars . I ordered the Zeiss because I own several of their riflescopes and have been very happy with the quality of the brand. I find the balance and clarity of these binoculars to be outstanding and again,am very happy with the brand.

Best binoculars I have ever owned. I’ve been looking at these for a few months. The price was right and they are worth every penny.

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!