4.0 颗星,最多 5 颗星Great binoculars. The case, not so much.
2022年10月3日 - 已在美国亚马逊上发表
尺寸: 8 x 25 WP样式: AD已确认购买
I bought these to use when traveling, either by vehicle or canoe. The optics appear fine, with decent brightness and resolution. They focus well, and easily. I am very happy with the binoculars. There are three issues that keep me from giving 5 stars. One, is the case. It is well made, and of good quality, but it's too small, and it's difficult to get the binoculars in or out. I'm going to use an old case of lesser quality that I had laying around, because I often needs binocs in a hurry, and I can't bother with trying to fiddle with a too tight case. Second is the lens covers for the eye pieces. They are too tight, difficult to remove, and once off, need to go in your pocket. And last, there is no lens cap for the front lenses. It seems to me in this price and quality range, decent lens caps fore and aft should be included. The binoculars themselves? - they're great.
5.0 颗星,最多 5 颗星Highly capable but easy to carry/use
2022年8月18日 - 已在美国亚马逊上发表
尺寸: 8 x 25 WP样式: AD已确认购买
We purchased two pairs of binoculars for a family trip (Alaska / Denali). This pair ended up being the favorite with my family. It wasn't quite as powerful as the other pair but it was significantly lighter/smaller and ended up being much easier to use - especially in scenarios where you had to respond quickly to spot wildlife. It is true that the heavier pair (10x42) was better able to distinguish details at a distance but I'm not certain the trade-off was worth it because the heavier pair also had its limitations (i.e. "Is that a moose or a caribou?"). In the end I was satisfied with both pairs but I think heavier pairs require some upper arm strength/stamina whereas this pair is easy to use regardless.
3.0 颗星,最多 5 颗星high quality, but could not get used to the strap location
2022年12月27日 - 已在美国亚马逊上发表
尺寸: 8 x 25 WP样式: AD已确认购买
very light and portable, very good clear view. Whether these are for you will depend if you can get used to the strap connection in front of your nose. I could not.
These seem to have a fairly narrow exit pupil which makes adjustment to use with eyeglasses very sensitive. Once set the image is quite clear. Be sure to leave the eye cups in the "in" position. Note that I have the same problem with my wife's Leica 8x25's, so this is not a problem just for these Pentax's, but an engineering limitation. Users without eyeglasses should find these much easier to use.
I use these primarily for backpacking as they are lightweight and good quality, especially for the price. Nearly all other times I use my 8x42 Nikon Monarch 7's.
These are great binoculars. A bit smaller and lighter than my vortex 10x42s and just about as good as far as clarity, brightness, field of view, magnification, etc. The rain cover is pathetic and you will want to replace it. The main optic covers are ok, but seriously lacking. You will want to tie them to the binoculars with string so you don't lose them. Unfortunately the front cross member makes it impossible to use most aftermarket lens covers. This is a huge miss on the part of pentax/minolta. However, I am still happy with the purchase minus pentax pathetic attempt at lens protection. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars. Lens covers are hugely important for any optics.