The ULTIMATE Compact Binoculars Buying Guide

The ULTIMATE Compact Binoculars Buying Guide | Optics Trade Buying Guides

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What is a compact binocular? The name couldn’t describe it any better - it is small and light, which makes it a great companion for longer tours where every surplus of weight is best avoided. That's why we have created a special COMPACT BINOCULARS buying guide in which we divided our selection of binoculars into 4 price classes, pointing out general features and our top picks.
Read more in our blog post: blog.optics-trade.eu/compact-...
00:00 Intro
00:48 Where are we?
01:23 Price classes
01:57 General features of compact binoculars
03:52 Fields of use
07:04 1. price class
07:29 Features of the 2. price class
08:49 Models of the 2. price class
10:23 Features of the 3. price class
11:52 Models of the 3. price class
13:16 Features of the 4. price class
15:17 Models of the 4. price class
16:34 Features of the 5. price class
19:19 Models of the 5. price class
Products mentioned:
2. price class (100-300 €)
Vortex Diamondback HD: www.optics-trade.eu/en/vortex...
Sightron SII Blue Sky: www.optics-trade.eu/en/sightr...
Hawke Endurance ED: www.optics-trade.eu/en/hawke-...
Delta Optical One: www.optics-trade.eu/en/delta-...
Vortex Raptor: www.optics-trade.eu/en/vortex...
3. price class (300-500 €)
GPO Passion ED: www.optics-trade.eu/en/gpo-pa...
Zeiss Terra ED: www.optics-trade.eu/en/zeiss-...
Nikon Monarch 7: www.optics-trade.eu/en/nikon-...
Steiner Skyhawk 4.0: www.optics-trade.eu/en/steine...
4. price class (500-1000 €)
Zeiss Conquest HD: www.optics-trade.eu/en/zeiss-...
Leica Trinovid HD: www.optics-trade.eu/en/leica-...
Swarovski CL Companion: www.optics-trade.eu/en/swarov...
Meopta Meostar B1: www.optics-trade.eu/en/meopta...
Swarovski Habicht: www.optics-trade.eu/en/swarov...
5. price class (1000 €+)
Swarovski EL: www.optics-trade.eu/en/swarov...
Leica Ultravid HD Plus: www.optics-trade.eu/en/leica-...
Zeiss Victory FL: www.optics-trade.eu/en/zeiss-...
Blaser Primus: www.optics-trade.eu/en/blaser...
Browse all Compact Binoculars: www.optics-trade.eu/en/binocu...
Useful videos:
The ULTIMATE 8x42 Binoculars Buying Guide: • The ULTIMATE 8x42 Bino...
Compact VS Pocket Binoculars: • Compact VS Pocket bino...
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Пікірлер: 78

@markbergemann1894 3 жыл бұрын

Definitive. Excellent information. One of the best reviews I have ever watched.

@OpticsTradeEU 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@adriansandry2783 4 жыл бұрын

The Swarovski pocket binoculars (I use 10x25) are exceptional and outshine all the midprice pocket binos and can be a good alternative to compact binoculars. I prefer them because they are so small and lightweight so that I carry them everywhere whereas larger binos I would often leave at home. That said my wife's 10x32 are so good that they are like looking at high definition TV.

@Ma5hak 4 жыл бұрын

I think everyone needs a good, compact binocular in their life - this is a perfect guide to find the right one! Thanks Optics Trade

@OpticsTradeEU 4 жыл бұрын

No doubt!

@gogamgogam5485 3 жыл бұрын

@@OpticsTradeEU hi, u stated steiner there, but no mention of it ? Are they not as good. Keen to know their performance.

@Robin6512 3 жыл бұрын

I use a Steiner 8x30 for years from sunrise to dusk and very happy with them.

@claudej8805 3 жыл бұрын

That makes an 3.75mm Exit Pupil, which is good already for low light situations.

@sadikant6975 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect video and thanks optics Trade family 👌👍👏👏👏

@OpticsTradeEU 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, we really appreciate any feedback!

@ripfrankwhite 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great information. Well done.

@christophstoebich 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for your videos, do you have info about a new Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 modell in 2020 or so ?

@fmbga 2 ай бұрын

I was kind of wondering why they'd review Zeiss' Victory FL, that came out in 2004. The SF 10x42 wouldn't count as compact anymore (according to their definition) but there are Zeiss SF 8x32 and 10x32 models. I like those! What I bought for myself though was the new SFL 8x40 - no nonsense, super light, compact (about as big as the SF 8x32), almost a grand cheaper than the SFs, but practically as good as the SFs.

@mauriciolacruz 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and glad to see young connoisseurs here. 👍🏻

@OpticsTradeEU 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! More videos like this will be comming soon.

@maitrayeeghosh7672 3 жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on Nikon Action EX Extreme 10 by 50 in terms of both daytime and nighttime viewing?

@Sloveniac 4 жыл бұрын

How to liven up an outdoor activity? With compact binoculars, of course! 🌄

@OpticsTradeEU 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@TeodorStimec 4 жыл бұрын

It was really a perfect day! :)

@OpticsTradeEU 4 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@Greggspies 2 жыл бұрын

Good review s guys a lot of work went into this cheers

@OpticsTradeEU 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Lester.M 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thank you!

@OpticsTradeEU 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@vickgevorgyan7650 4 жыл бұрын

Hello optics trade team ! What would be the best way to answer some questions about specific product ? I did send you an email and messenger but nobody replying

@robredo 3 жыл бұрын

hello, can I know the exact model of GPO Binocular tested (12:11 min.)? I found more compact GPO ED binoculars (GPO ED 8x32, 10x32, 8x42, 10x42). So which exactly one is the winner of the category 3?

@OpticsTradeEU 3 жыл бұрын

All the binoculars tested in this buying guide have a 32 mm objective lens. So as for the GPO binoculars - both 8x32 and 10x32 were the winners in this price class.

@user-ze5hn4wc4l Жыл бұрын

One question - in optical comparison (brightness, sharpness, flare-resistance) which better Delta One or Vortex DB HD (both 8x32)??? I have this Delta, but dont know anything about this Vortex...

@OpticsTradeEU Жыл бұрын

Could you please write us an email at info@optics-trade.eu? Our sales team will help you choose the best binoculars for your needs.

@RobertBailey-ko5wh Жыл бұрын

Although 8x should theoretically add more light in darker light conditions, I discovered that the 10x, by providing more detail, can actually bring about a "brighter" view. For example, using the Vortex Diamondback HD model in both the 8x and 10x, I found myself looking at a bird in the evening shadows of a tree with a white sky backlight (i.e. horrible lighting). With the naked eye, the bird just looked black in color and sparrow-like. From the distance I was viewing, the 8x didn't provide me any more color or enough details on the bird to identify the species, so I was still uncertain of the species, only sparrow-like. Switching immediately to the 10x, however, the blue color of the bird revealed itself, and along with other details the bird could be easily identified: an Indigo Bunting.

@bobb7494 4 жыл бұрын

made my first purchase from them, this doesn't look like the fake Chinese websites at least, glad I don't pay VAT in USA, The 17 Tracking link they sent doesn't work very well though. Bought the Noblex/Zeiss/Docter Glock MOS sight for my (American Legal even in California) Smith and Wesson 586 L-Comp .357 magnum revolver. You both speak English very well my friends!

@OpticsTradeEU 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for placing your trust in us! Drop us an email at info@optics-trade.eu and we'll help you with that tracking link.

@zuzanaberankova1283 10 ай бұрын

The product has ease of use. Well made product

@FH-bv8mn 6 ай бұрын

I find the 500-1000 euro mid tier class most interesting. I'm curious how the Meopta Meostar 10x32 compares optically to the Leica Trinovid HD 10x32? It was disappointing to watch the Meostar being handled the most during this review with no mention of comparative strengths or weaknesses. Any information is appreciated, thanks.

@maxtech2213 Жыл бұрын

super! same test with pocket binoculars please💪

@DanielMercure 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I love porro binoculars, I already have the Nikon 8x30 E2 that I find magnificent but I would like to buy the Swarovsky Habicht 8x30. The problem is that is impossible to find it in Canada so, I have to order it from Europe without knowing if they are as good or even better than my Nikon 8x30 E2. It would be nice to have you compare both of them. Thank you.

@claudej8805 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, did you buy the Habicht ?

@DanielMercure 3 жыл бұрын

No I didn't buy it because I've never seen it in person and I don't want to risk ordering without being able to return it if I don't like it.

@chuleiqian2821 2 жыл бұрын

The Hawke bins are also made in China, actually there are many binoculars brands are made in Yunnan province,China. I got one hawke endurance ED， just the same like yours in the video, it cost me just about 40€， their products have high quality. But you can't get them in such low price, because I brought it directly from the factory hhh.

@chuleiqian2821 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best value for money binoculars I've ever bought

@dienachtwache 7 ай бұрын

could you make a video like this to pocket Binoculars? Ultravid, Curio, Victory so like.

@karlmadsen3179 Жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@OpticsTradeEU Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chadwilliams1197 2 жыл бұрын

Why no celestron?

@karlmadsen3179 Жыл бұрын

Zeiss 10x25 Terra HD pocket

@xxxvvv9172 3 ай бұрын

Sehr gut - liebe Grüße aus Graz

@jeremykeller211 2 жыл бұрын

Zdravo Druge! When you say "winner," you are talking about optical quality. You might want to add some other criteria. I have the Zeiss Victory, a superb piece of glass, but I cannot justify taking it south of Bistrica, into Durmitor, or to the Levka Ori, or Aghios Poustis or, Siktra Orospoo, or the wilds of Boukara fil mismis...because THEY ARE TOO VALUABLE, ca. $800 currently on the web. If I faced a storm, a haiduc, a ustace, etc., my trip would become much more expensive. Thus, for Balkan rambles, or even klephtic hot spots like Barcelona, I make do with a much cheaper alternative. Binoculars by Zeiss are for a safer world!

@gogamgogam5485 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, what's your review on steiner skyhawk4.0 8x42?

@OpticsTradeEU 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, we actually filmed a review on Steiner Skyhawk 4.0 8x42, you can watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJxgiMqdtLXcYqc.html

@gogamgogam5485 3 жыл бұрын

@@OpticsTradeEU how does it compares to vortex viper / leica trinovid ?

@ricardosoto5770 2 жыл бұрын

I used some old Bausch and Lomb 10X28 elite porros for birding, but my idea was to use them to spot birds so I can train my spotting scope for them. Looking a a 8x32 Zeiss Terra. Btw for astromony 7x50 and 10x50 marine binoculares are also popular as hand helds.

@propriono 2 жыл бұрын

I can't decide between the 8x32 zeiss terra and the 8x32 gpo passion

@nunojanuario 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Regarding the vortex diamondback hd 8x32 and the 8x28 how they compare in terms os optical performance / handling. Thanks

@OpticsTradeEU 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! You can write us an email at info@optics-trade.eu and we'll give you our objective opinion.

@emiliojuanmenesesc4903 3 жыл бұрын

CLASS 4. Assessment: You made it too light this exercise, SWAROVSKI Companion CL 8x30 (Sw.CL) WINS hands down!. Lets take Carl Zeiss Conquest HD for comparison, 1. Transmission: 88% (SwCL. 90%), 2. Blurring at Edge FOV: at 84% (SwCL. at 92.5%); 3. Distortion: first curved line at 49% (SwCL. at 90%!); 4. Truncated Pupils: Yes (SwCL: No); Eye relief: Draw, 16 mm. The Conquest HD wins only on angle of view: 8º vs. 7.5º. Do your homework guys!!!

@FrodoBeutlin1984 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what i thougth! No comments about Swarovski Companion? Are you stupid?! Maybe it is the best one from all of these showned..

@nitinhajare3582 9 ай бұрын

I use gpo passion ed

@isabellaschopper8988 Жыл бұрын

The only 1 tats Swaroski not another we are the best from Austria I have 3 of them

@gazlives 3 жыл бұрын

2 minutes before you got to the point of the video. if you wanna grow, fixing that will help.

@220volt-u7 3 жыл бұрын

MEOPTA

@misaelcopado2734 Жыл бұрын

the. Erda, I was disappointed in the Zeiss, I bought a pair of binoculars and the quality was super poor. They looked the same as some Pentax that cost me 25 dollars and worst of all, the Zeiss are made in China, they came packaged in a very ordinary way with a case. quite bad of the same material that they make the covers to clean the glasses bad bad bad

@PYTHONOPTICS Жыл бұрын

Hello guys, we would like to offer our Range Master 12x52 Ultra HD scope on your platform.

@mickl2793 Жыл бұрын

Would u recommend 8x20 or 10x25 for taking on a 🚢 cruise?

@user-fz6ue3ib5v 11 ай бұрын

10x25 no question

@mickl2793 11 ай бұрын

@@user-fz6ue3ib5v thanks 🙏

@tamilhoward9708 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of Zeiss Terras at all! The Zeiss Conquest HD binocs are far superior to Terras. Leica and Swarovski are excellent binocs as well.

@misaelcopado2734 Жыл бұрын

swarovski won in all categories for me

@illiyakuryakin3092 7 ай бұрын

What country is this?

@OpticsTradeEU 7 ай бұрын

The video was filmed in Slovenia, in Slovenska Bistrica (city where our company is located).

@illiyakuryakin3092 7 ай бұрын

@@OpticsTradeEU Thank you for the video. Hello from the U.S.A. 🇺🇸.

@nitinhajare3582 9 ай бұрын

Again vedio 10*42 ed binoculars

@g.private9101 2 жыл бұрын

Please lose the 50 second intro, this isn't television. It causes people to fast forward and that causes the algorithm to negatively affect you postion on KZfaq

@OpticsTradeEU 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input. We're currently working on this and you'll be able to see some changes in our future buying guides.