STEINER binoculars Safari UltraSharp 8x22 - German quality optics, compact, light, ideal for travel, hiking, sports and nature observation

I think this is an amazing buy. It is perfect for the purpose that we intended. My family loves to cycle on outdoor trails in Scotland, but I'm teaching my kids to focus on much more than just cycling. We stop regularly to identify birds, or just explore distant vistas. I have my trusty old Swarovski el 8.5x42 and my wife her Nikon Monarch 10x42. But I decided to buy my two daughters, 8 and 5 years old respectively, something smaller and easier to operate. So, when I received this Steiner 8x22, I was afraid that it's image quality would be far below than what the girls could view through our bigger ones. But I was pleasantly surprised. Yes- the big ones are superior in every optical aspect; but this tiny pair of binoculars deliver smashing images- for its size. They are sharp and clear. Focusing is easy and smooth. It's very quick "on the draw": You see something; you stop the bike; you raise the Steiner- and within seconds your objects jumps into crystal clear resolution. I ended up buying another one. And yes, daddy is so chuffed with its ease of handling and wonderful practicality, that he's ordering the 10x42 for himself. I;m sure my Swarovski wouldn't mind having a wee brother on the trail. The only criticism I could perhaps mention, is that it is not perfect for dark, shadowy areas. There the bigger, more expensive binoculars definitely outshine them. But that is just logical: Bigger glass will yield brighter images. But then again, for the purposes I bought these binoculars, that's not a big issue. We don't cycle with the kids in near-darkness. During normal daylight hours, these Steiners are just perfect: Small and light- quick and easy to focus. And worth every penny!

So, i tried three pairs of compacts binoculars. A budget K&F Concept 10x25, the similar priced Viking Badger 10x25, and these. These are by FAR the sharpest of all three by a long way. They also feel the best to use.The faults i read of are:1) The eye cups rotate and may perish over time if you are folding them back a lot2) The front glass optic moves back and forth when focusing, and they have put some grease in the front to aid this. This grease apparently gets on the lens over time when cleaning, and also may potentially fail over long term use.3) They dont fold up completely.1 and 2 may be a concern, but 3 really isn't that bad. However, the image sharpness, quality, and magnification is way above the other two i tried. They also feel the best to use in the hand, so it's a no brainer. The others have gone back and i'm keeping these.

Delighted with these! Researched carefully before purchasing as I have poorer eyesight in eye than the other - I have macular deneration and wear specs for short and long distance. With these binos I don’t wear specs (unlike with my previous larger binos) as I can easily adjust for different sight in each eye. They are small and very lightweight but appear robust and are easy to hold without any shaking. I’m pleased I opted for 8 x 22 and not the 10 x 25 version as whilst I’m yet to try them on our hols in Africa, I tested them in our long garden spotting birds, butterflies as well as horses in the fields beyond in very clear detail. I am well-impressed with the colours and clarity and the excellent field of vision. Ideal for women, may be too small for larger hands. Provided bag a little larger than needed but I’m unlikely to use it except for storage.

I bought these binoculars as I wanted a small pair to carry in my pocket when walking my dog. I already have a pair of Nikon Travellite EX 8x25 binoculars, which are excellent but just a little bit too bulky to carry around in a pocket. After trying two "budget" pairs that had good reviews on Amazon but which frankly were not good (both had badly aligned optics), I decided to pay a bit more and go for these Steiner Safaris. I had read several good reviews about Steiner binoculars, and these live up to the reputation. The image is sharp, bright and clear with no noticeable colour cast and very little fringing, and the focussing smooth with good dioptre adjustment on one eyepiece. The eyepieces have fold-down eye cups for spectacle wearers, I wear glasses and find the binoculars easy to use both with and without my glasses on. The construction of the binoculars is good quality, and they are more compact than I expected. For the extra cost and bulk, the Nikons do have a slight edge over the Steiners, with a slightly brighter image.

Good binocularsGood optics for the price, and light enough to hold steadyCrisp clear images and just right on the magnification for walking, birding etcMy only gripe is they don't fold down compact enough ( so the both bezels touch )They fit in a large outside pocket ( wax jacket )Pleased so far

Nothing to dislike ,these 10X26 binoculars give a good account considering their sizes I also have someother steiners (blue optics) these are much ,much better in terms of sharpness, image clarity & definitionAnother plus they come with a lovely pouch which has the ability to mount on your trouser belt!I would recommend these to anyone that want a decent small pair on bins

Perfect for birdwatching when out for a walk. Light, fits in one pocket but very sharp and easy to focus