ZEISS Terra ED Pocket Binoculars Compact, Waterproof, and Fast Focusing with Coated Glass for Optimal Clarity in All Weather Conditions for Bird Watching, Hunting, Sightseeing

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.

Ein sehr schönes Fernglas. Von den Abmaßen nicht groß, daher ist es beim Tragen nicht hinderlich. Es ist nicht schwer, ein längeres Tragen ist kein Problem. Das Sichtfeld ist unglaublich klar und hell. Eine Tragebox ist im Lieferumfang enthalten, diese könnte am Hosengürtel befestigt werden. Zur Wild- und Vogelbeobachtungen ist es sehr gut geeignet, genauso auch für Strand und Landschaften. Es ist ein sehr gutes Fernglas. Von mir daher eine klare Kaufempfehlung!

We have long wanted a pair of Zeiss binoculars but the price kept us at bay. I found these orange ones at a discounted price. I don't care what color my binoculars are so I bought them. My wife and I both have relatively narrow faces and it is not easy to find a pair of binoculars that adjust to our face without creating a black overlap in our field of view. These do not do that. And, not surprisingly, the optics are great.

Ein sehr schönes und gutes Fernglas, das für meine Ansprüche optimal geeignet ist...

Be aware that these Zeiss binoculars are 'designed in Germany, but made in China' - not what I expected from the brand. Very good binoculars, perhaps priced too high