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Tag Archives: ED
Viking Kestrel 10×25 ED binoculars review
The Viking Kestrel 10×25 ED binoculars were added to the Kestrel line up in 2022. Despite the low weight, they feel very solid, with some of the best quality twist eye cups on binoculars of this type. Dielectric coated prisms … Continue reading
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Hawke Endurance 25-75×85 ED spotting scope review
Upgraded from the previous model , taking the max magnification right up to 75x from 60x, the Hawke Endurance 25-75×85 ED spotting scope helps you reach more distant targets. This is no lightweight, which says a lot about the quality … Continue reading
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Viking Kestrel 8×25 ED binoculars review
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 Osprey 8×42 ED binoculars review
It was a joy testing the all new Viking Osprey 8×42 ED Flat Field binoculars. These take over (not replacing) from the populat Peregrine 8×42 ED. Offering extreme low levels of chromatic aberration , edge to edge sharpness and zero … Continue reading
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Celestron Nature DX 8x42ED binoculars review
Looking very similar in design with the small red ring around the focus, the Celestron Nature DX 8x42ED binoculars look like a more compact version of the Regal 8×42 ED. That is where the similarity ends, with the Regal having … Continue reading
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Celestron Regal FF 8x42ED flat field binoculars review
Before even taking the Celestron Regal 8x42ED FF binoculars out of the box, you know in advance these are solid and well built. Some may say heavy, I say well built. No corners cut with accessories, that include a padded … Continue reading
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Hilkinson nature line 8x32ED binocular review
Released late 2021, the Hilkinson nature-line 8x32ED binoculars offer remarkable performance for a sub £200 solution. Key features are a lightweight and waterproof polycarbonate body, fully multi-coated ED glass with BaK4 dielectric coated prisms. End results is a delightful wide … Continue reading
Viking Kestrel ED 8×32 binoculars review
Designed for the serious beginner, the Viking Kestrel 8×32 ED binoculars offer dielectric coated prisms and ED glass for around or just over £200, making them excellent value. Although not the build quality of the higher priced Merlin 8×32 ED, … Continue reading
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Hawke Frontier APO 8×42 review
The Hawke Frontier APO 8×42 binoculars were introduced, not to replace the EDx, but as an addition to the Frontier family. The key word that gets the attention of discerning users is Apo or Apochromatic . This triplet lens configuration … Continue reading
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Hawke Endurance ED 10×50 binoculars. Blog post October 2019
A customer who already owned a set of Hawke Nature trek 8×42 binoculars visited Northern Optics at one of the Optics weekends at Barton Upon Humber. They required something offering more magnification without sacrificing image quality. After trying the Nature … Continue reading
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