7237 Action 7x35 EX Extreme All-Terrain Binocular

These binoculars are all about quality in the largest field of view. If you want to see a wide expanse of nature or the heavens downrange from your position, these are the way to go. I got them specifically to frame smaller constellations and asterisms, the detail of which can be further examined with a scope. They help tremendously to put the object in the scope into context. Ordinarily, observing half a degree of field tends to abstract objects almost entirely from their surrounding. Since it's not practical to really "zoom" in using a single optical instrument, using these in combination with something of higher power is ideal. Don't get me wrong, I do have a zoom on the scope... it zooms from 25x to 50x -- amazing but you have to understand that this is a field of view of 2.4 to 1.5 degrees -- essentially like looking through a pipe to a drinkstraw. These Nikons however, show over 9 degrees field of view -- something which is unsurpassed in the highest-end binocular out there. There are compromises necessitated by the optical principles used to make these function. They do not have a very flat field of view, meaning objects in the center of the field (circle) can be focused, but objects nearer the edge of the field are out of focus. This is because the focused field is curved not flat. This problem is also evident in most 10x50's for example. It's less of a problem in good quality 8x42's like Nikon's Monarch for example, and obviously the high end Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss etc. This problem matters more when you have a narrow field and highly magnified image where the subject tends to fill the field of view. It matters less when the subject is focused in the center of the field and the background surrounding it is slightly out of focus. Still, even if you pay the biggest bucks for bright, flat, and sharp images from the top of the line binoculars, you'll still only see about 8 degrees true field of view, whereas these give you over 9 degrees. Furthermore, they give an apparent field of view of over 59 degrees, rivaling the top-of-the-line binoculars. If you're looking for a handy, all-purpose binocular, the roof-prism 8x42's are proven to be far more popular for a number of good reasons (more compact, more magnification while not yet needing a tripod or IS like 10x does, more competition and choices etc.) But if you're looking for the best field of view with high quality optics, this is it, and fortunately it comes at a very reasonable cost. I don't know what other 7x35's are out there, but I can tell you this is far better than Celestron or Bushnell.

Literally stellar views... I use these for astronomy and they are perfect for that application. The 7x power is low enough to easily allow hand-held viewing without the stars "jumping" all over the place. The wide-field view is amazing for sweeping views of the Milky Way. And the multi-coated optics are very well corrected, sharp and high contrast all the way out to the edge of the field of view... no signs of coma. Views of the Pleiades are stunning. In theory, 7x50 glass should yield a brighter and more detailed view, and I have some very nice 7x50 binos. But in practice, I have not found this to be the case. The 7x50 glass is heavier and more difficult to hold over extended periods, and they are not any brighter than these 7x35s. Now my eyes are older, and don't dilate as wide as they did when I was young. So maybe that's part of it. So unless you are a teen or 20-something, stick with the 7x35 glass and you won't be disappointed. These are a great bargain, and high quality wide-field astro-bino. And they can be tripod or mono-pod mounted if you prefer.

I needed some all purpose 7 x 35 binoculars for my Hawaii vacation. I took them everywhere from hikes to boat tours to watching whales, sea turtles, wild goats, ducks and sea birds in flight, etc. Previously, I only had a mediocre set of Bushnell binoculars that I thought were pretty good. I was going to buy the lightweight compact Olympus 8 x 21 binoculars recommended by Consumer Reports for about $60. Fortunately, they were out of stock everywhere. After a little research I found no positive experience from expert birder sites on the web to back it up, unlike this Nikon. These seemed too good to be true in terms of quality and features. For $110 they had high quality construction and lenses and were designed to be truly waterproof and fogproof, so they won't go bad on you. Everything I read said the clarity was very good to excellent as well. That's an understatement. I can't imagine what more clarity or improved low light viewing you can get out of the more expensive $300 Nikons or the $500, $1000, $1500 Japanese or German expensive optics binoculars. I didn't even notice that I was using these Action EX binoculars when it was nearly dark. This is a mark of quality and these have it. The clarity is just outstanding. Why should I pay more ? They feel good in the hands and are a pleasure to use. They look great, too. It's not a super lightweight compact, but these are real binoculars. They have the usual quick central focus and left/right eye difference focus adjustment. They are fully rubber coated to handle real world use with bangs, scrapes, and drops. The binoculars have the strap and the case doesn't, so you'll have to store the case or attach it to something else. If you can use and appreciate a pair of excellent quality binoculars, this is money very well spent.

I use these for astronomy. They are wonderful under a dark sky. The wide field of view is great for viewing the Milky way, some constellations or star fields in general. They are nice for terrestrial views as well. Good optics for the price. However, I don't like the lens covers. They don't seem to fit well, and often fall off. I guess it's a trade off.

Great Binoculars

Habe ein Fernglas für die stationäre Naturbeobachtung v.a. im Urlaub gesucht, also nicht um es ständig herum zu tragen. 10-fach kann ich noch ganz gut halten, das Sichtfeld ist groß und klar, die Mechanik sehr angenehm, aber natürlich ist das Glas rel. schwer - von den von mir gestesteten leichteren kam das Eschenbach 10X50 noch in Betracht, kostet aber eben deutlich mehr - für den Mehrpreis kann ich mir noch ein ordentliches kompaktes Wander-/Radfahr-Fernglas dazu kaufen. Besser könnten die Augenmuscheln sein, der offene Rand lääst manchmal etwas störendes Licht einfallen. Außerdem fehlt mir (bei praktisch ALLEN Gläsern) eine überzeugende Lösung um die unteren Objektivkappen nicht irgendwann zu verlieren (Loch bohren und Faden durch???) - und die Tasche könnte etwas höherwertiger/stabiler ausfallen - daher ein Punkt Abzug.

Ich habe das Fernglas seinerzeit hier für knapp übner 100 € gekauft. Ein Schnäppchenpreis! Die gebotene Leistung ist für den Preis sehr gut. Wer mehr über dieses Modell erfahren möchte, sollte die Rezension von Walter E. Schön im Forum der Fa. Jülich in Bonn (Tagesbeobachtung) lesen.

> Superb vision, Clear and large view. > Comfy to use and you feel like constantly using it. > Excellent built quality and rugged. Will last you for years and years. > Fits in small bags or a woman's purse, for example. > It's not one of those toy binocs that offer you everything but break on its second use. > One of the best beginner binoculars and a solid secondary set for pros, in my opinion.

Excellent. Clear vision.

My primary interest is wildlife photography, so I use binoculars quite a lot for finding wildlife. These Nikon ex 7x35 score highly for my needs: - they are easy to keep steady (compared to higher magnifications) - they have a large depth of field (compared to higher magnifications) - they have a wide view (compared to higher magnifications) - they have a really nice 3D effect, (compared to roof prisms which have a flatter view - this is just to do with the larger distance between the objective lenses on Porros vs Roofs) - they are very sharp in middle 50-60% of the view - the outer part of the view is curved, which is helpful in open spaces as it puts the foreground into better focus than with a flat field binocular. - they are bright to look through (compared to 7x35 roof prisms - again this is a porro prism design benefit) - they are water and fog proof - they are fairly light - the eye cup adjustments have 5 positions instead of the common 3 positions and stop well in each position (important if like me you wear glasses) - the diopter adjustment has two stubs to grip with thumb and forefinger which is brilliant - makes it easy to adjust without moving the binoculars and it stays put once set. For under £100 you're getting a view which frankly wasn't matched in the £200 to £400 roof prism binoculars I compared these with. I like them - great value! -