Carl Zeiss 10x25 Victory Compact Binoculars

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They are around 500$
What do you think of them for hunting, hiking and general use?

I like the weight only 0.54 lb (244 g)....(I am more likly to cary them than the big hight power ones we leave at home.)

What do you think?



Zeiss 10x25B Victory Compact Binoculars 522076 contain first-class optics featuring the legendary Zeiss T multi-layer coating and come from OpticsPlanet.com with a carrying strap and Cordura pouch with loop for belt attachment. Zeiss 10x25 BT Victory Compact Binoculars are waterproof and fogproof. The practical cordura pouch lets you carry Compact Victory 10 x 25 Binoculars by Zeiss around with you on your belt at all times. Carl Zeiss 10x25 B T* Victory Compact Binoculars are lightweight, compact and pocket sized design. Equipped with push-pull eyecups for spectacle wearers, multi-coating for maximum brilliance, quick and convenient center focusing these Zeiss Binoculars are a great combination of an advanced optics interior and stylish exterior.

Specifications for Zeiss 10x25mm Victory Compact Binoculars 522076 (Formerly 522035):

Prism Type: Roof
Magnification: 10x
Objective Diameter: 25mm
Angle of View: 5.4?
Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds): 285' (95 m at 1000 m)
Minimum Focus Distance: 13.1' (5.5 m)
Exit Pupil Diameter: 2.5mm
Eye Relief: 13mm
Relative Brightness: 6.2
Twilight Factor: 15.8
Focus Type: Center
Weatherproofing: Waterproof & fogproof
Tripod Socket: No
Dimensions: 3.8 x 4.7" (97 x 119mm) WxH
Weight: 0.54 lb (244 g)


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Thanks , Do you think these will do the job? I do not want to get them and then wish for something bigger.
 
With 13mm eye relief they're not for the eyeglass wearer even with the roll down cups.How much you use it will determine the weight acceptable .For frequent use there are nice 8 or 10X ,weighing 24-25 ozs. For example Steiner Peregrine or Bushnell Elite.
 
Mete, Thanks
I do wear glasses and want something for my day bag. Something that will always be there. Light and reliable with good power and panorama.

Can you recommend something ?
 
Zeiss Victory FL's T 8x42
That will be your last pair of binoculars.
 
The Zeiss optics will be first rate, for sure.

I wouldn't buy that particular model myself because I want close focusing with my compacts. 5 - 6 foot would be close enough (4 foot would be better) but I could deal with close focus maybe up to 8 foot, tops.
 
What other binoculars do you have?
I wouldn't want a 10x in a compact. Hard enough to hold steady for any length of time in a full-size. For that matter, I wouldn't want any compact for any intentional use of a binocular.
Small exit pupil equals strict eye positioning and dim views, the field of view is typically narrow, the AFOV or size of the "window" you see correspondingly small.
For a compact, I'd rather have an 8x. I'm actually in the market for one, and the Zeiss Victory is on my list to check out, along with the Nikon LX L, Zeiss Conquest, and a few others. I don't intend to use it for things like "hunting, hiking, and general use", though. I just want it so I can always have a binocular on me.
A decent 8x32 is going to give you higher performance in every respect than even the best compact, and probably for less money. That's what I use 90% of the time. Can your daybag handle a 5"x5" binocular that weighs 20-24oz.?

I got into binoculars sort of as a hobby early this year, and have bought several 8x32 and 8x42 binos(and a 10x42, and a 12.5x50, and a 7x35, a...), plus tried everything I could get my hands on from $60 porros to $2000+ roof prisms. I'm a member of a birdwatching forum, now:D They know their binoculars...
Roof prism 8x32s are my favorite size, I've decided.
I use a Pentax DCF SP 8x32, and have a DCF ED 8x32 on the way. Pentax prices are incredible right now, especially on Amazon. They're apparently revamping their lines, and discontinuing the current ones. Prices fluctuate, but you can catch some really good bargains. I paid $313 for the SPs that normally run $499-549 a few months ago, and this weekend, $488 for the ED that usually sells for $900.
The only binos I have actually tried and like better than my SPs are my $800 Meopta Meostars, and the Swarovski EL, which is outside my responsible spending budget and nudging 2 grand. The Pentax really are a bargain.
 
For glasses wearers - eye relief comes from 13 to 20 mm.For eye glass wearers 19-20mm is what you really want. Except for very occasional use I would recommend a mid sized binocular as the small ones have too many limitations. 16mm and up is good ER but there aren't too many that have 19-20 .Steiner seems to have a good number of the LER types.
Price ? - when you get near $1000 you get a very fine binocular, water and fog proof, the best lense coatings etc.Under about $300 is not a serious binocular.
 
mycroftt said:
The Zeiss optics will be first rate, for sure.

I wouldn't buy that particular model myself because I want close focusing with my compacts. 5 - 6 foot would be close enough (4 foot would be better) but I could deal with close focus maybe up to 8 foot, tops.
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Thanks mycroftt . Maybe I should up my weight limit a bit if the I am going to get much in return.
 
OwenM said:
What other binoculars do you have?
I wouldn't want a 10x in a compact. Hard enough to hold steady for any length of time in a full-size. For that matter, I wouldn't want any compact for any intentional use of a binocular.
Small exit pupil equals strict eye positioning and dim views, the field of view is typically narrow, the AFOV or size of the "window" you see correspondingly small.
For a compact, I'd rather have an 8x. I'm actually in the market for one, and the Zeiss Victory is on my list to check out, along with the Nikon LX L, Zeiss Conquest, and a few others. I don't intend to use it for things like "hunting, hiking, and general use", though. I just want it so I can always have a binocular on me.
A decent 8x32 is going to give you higher performance in every respect than even the best compact, and probably for less money. That's what I use 90% of the time. Can your daybag handle a 5"x5" binocular that weighs 20-24oz.?

I got into binoculars sort of as a hobby early this year, and have bought several 8x32 and 8x42 binos(and a 10x42, and a 12.5x50, and a 7x35, a...), plus tried everything I could get my hands on from $60 porros to $2000+ roof prisms. I'm a member of a birdwatching forum, now:D They know their binoculars...
Roof prism 8x32s are my favorite size, I've decided.
I use a Pentax DCF SP 8x32, and have a DCF ED 8x32 on the way. Pentax prices are incredible right now, especially on Amazon. They're apparently revamping their lines, and discontinuing the current ones. Prices fluctuate, but you can catch some really good bargains. I paid $313 for the SPs that normally run $499-549 a few months ago, and this weekend, $488 for the ED that usually sells for $900.
The only binos I have actually tried and like better than my SPs are my $800 Meopta Meostars, and the Swarovski EL, which is outside my responsible spending budget and nudging 2 grand. The Pentax really are a bargain.
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Much appreciated input. Do you have a link to where you got your 8X32? and the model you recommended? I will appreciate it if you could help me through this OwenM.
 
mete said:
For glasses wearers - eye relief comes from 13 to 20 mm.For eye glass wearers 19-20mm is what you really want. Except for very occasional use I would recommend a mid sized binocular as the small ones have too many limitations. 16mm and up is good ER but there aren't too many that have 19-20 .Steiner seems to have a good number of the LER types.
Price ? - when you get near $1000 you get a very fine binocular, water and fog proof, the best lense coatings etc.Under about $300 is not a serious binocular.
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I am willing to spend up to 499$ . Not a penny more or I wont feel to good about it. Gear people know what I mean :)

So What do you think of the Pentax ones that OwenM recommended?
 
The Pentax SP series are one of the best out there, and you don't have to empty your wallet to enjoy them. Yes those $2000 binoculars are good, but it takes a very good, trained eye to see the difference.
 
Can somebody explain why close focus is an important consideration ??
 
Swift, I am not familiar with the Pentax ED line, but ED means "Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements." Usually much more expensive. Finer quality of glass, less distortion, better color, etc. A few makers have been going to that in recent years in their top of the line stuff.
If you must have a compact binocular, I highly recommend the Bushnell Binocular Elite E2 7X26 Custom Compact Binoculars. Probably the most comfortable of all compacts to use.
 
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I have a pair of 10x25 Leica Trinovid's ... I absolutely love them. Super clear, very bright, and the detail is amazing for such a small bino.. I see them on the net in the $350-500 range.. Might be worth taking a look at, especially if ya save a few bucks.;-)
 
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