Tag Archives: 8×25

Barr and Stroud series-5 8×25 binoculars review

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Reviewer

The Barr and Stroud series 5 8×25 binoculars offer great specs for just under £100 (at the time of this post) with no corners cut. The compact 25mm set make them perfect for hiking when weight is an issue. Considering … Continue reading →

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Viking Kestrel 8×25 ED binoculars review

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Reviewer

Released in 2022, the Viking Kestrel 8×25 ED binoculars are the latest model in the Kestrel line up. Featuring ED glass and dielectric coated prisms, they give outstanding performance for such a compact set. Despite being lightweight, they feel extremely … Continue reading →

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Viking Ventura 8×25 vs Hawke Endurance ED 8×25 binoculars

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Reviewer

Today we are looking at two very capable compact binoculars in the mid price range. Both have their own attributes, but with very little between them. The Ventura has a closer focus and slightly brighter image. The Endurance ED have … Continue reading →

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Viking Ventura 8×25 binoculars review

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Reviewer

The Viking Ventura 8×25 are a great example of a binocular where a clear and crisp view can yield better results than many similar priced options in a similar price range with a wider FOV and AFOV. The batch that … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance ED 8×25 monocular review

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Reviewer

The Hawke Endurance 8×25 ED monocular is an ultra compact solution, weighing only 150g. Ideal for keeping in a pocket or hanging from your wrist with the strap included. Can also be attached to a belt , using the soft … Continue reading →

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Hawke Vantage 8×25 binoculars review #34201

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Reviewer

The Hawke Vantage range of binoculars replaced the discontinued premier range. These are designed to be affordable to most users, while retaining the Hawke build quality and back up service. If I were to sum up the Hawke vantage 8×25 … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance ED 8×25 binoculars. Blog post March 2019

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Reviewer

A compact yet high quality set that can be folded up and put inside a coat pocket. That was the requirements from a customer who visited the Northern Optics Optics weekend in North Lincs recently. The set they went for was the … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance ED 10×25 compact binoculars. Customer choice

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Reviewer

After trying a few sets of compact binoculars at our Optics weekend open days, a customer opted for the Hawke Endurance ED 10×25 binoculars. Other sets they tried were the ED 8×25, and lesser priced 8×26 and 10×26. The extra spend on … Continue reading →

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Hawke Premier 12×25 vs Visionary Wetland 8×25 binoculars review

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Reviewer

OK, 12×25 vs 8×25 compact binoculars is not an exact like for like comparison, but for different reasons two customers on the same day picked one then the other at the Northern Optics weekend display when we was present with our … Continue reading →

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Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular review 30921

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Reviewer

I had the pleasure of testing the Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular this week. Aimed at the budget end of the market, but as you will see in this review it is anything but budget quality. The outer packaging is a … Continue reading →

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