Category Archives: Opticron Binocular reviews

Opticron Piccolo 8×21 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Reviewer

This review is about the Piccolo internal focus mechanism version (pictured). Basically the same as the old Oregon 8×21 DLS. Optically very good for the price. The field of view is wide enough to easily follow moving targets. You get … Continue reading →

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Opticron Oregon CLS Binoculars review

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Reviewer

Perfect starter pair for those who want quality optics , but cant not afford the extra for nitrogen waterproof. Available in 8×21 and 10×25. The 8×21 is by far the best option, with a clearer, sharper view with a wide … Continue reading →

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Opticron SR GA 8×32 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Reviewer

No nonsense high performance binoculars. Designed for those who put quality of optics ahead of modern bodies with nitrogen waterproofing. The picture window wide angle is bright and sharp to the edge. These will outperform many 8×42 roof prisms costing … Continue reading →

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Opticron Discovery WP PC 10×42 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Reviewer

It would be easy to say they are pretty similar to the 8×42 with a bit more power and leave it at that. The reality is that they are very much different. Visually the 8x and 10x look and weigh … Continue reading →

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Opticron Hiker 8×21 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Reviewer

Increasingly difficult to buy, the Hiker 8×21 binoculars are one of Opticrons best kept secrets. The optics are superb, and easily outperform many similar priced 50mm models. No internal reflection and high quality optics give an image much brighter and … Continue reading →

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Opticron Vega ll 8×30 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Reviewer

Excellent binoculars for those who just want clear optics with a wide view. A simple porro prism design with no nitrogen waterproofing keeps the cost down. The main selling point here is the optics. Clear and bright across the field … Continue reading →

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Opticron Savanna 8×25 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Reviewer

Ultra compact, and new models with reduced IPD for children. This means the older model may be picked up for a bargain. Not the widest view compared to some others in the same class, but the image is ultra sharp. … Continue reading →

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Opticron Imia 8×25 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Reviewer

Not quite the same performance as the more expensive phase corrected 25mm Opticrons, but a very pleasing image. One of the biggest factors is the very wide field of view. Later models upgraded with better twist eye cups. Not really … Continue reading →

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Opticron Discovery WP PC 8×50 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Reviewer

If like me you are OK with handling large binoculars, the 800g discoveries should be no problem. If on the other hand weight is a big issue, then they are not for you. The 50mm version are one of those … Continue reading →

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Opticron Discovery WP PC 8×32 Binoculars Review

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Reviewer

Straight out the box, these look like they should be a 25mm binoculars. Its quite amazing how a 32mm pair of binoculars of such high quality can fit in such a small shell. So you would think that build quality … Continue reading →

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