Customer Reviews

Alpen PRO 8X42 wide angle Binocular

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received these as a gift after i lost an old pair of cheapy binoculars that i used for birding. was a little wary at first since there were only 2 reviews, but i have to agree with the other reviewers that these are great for people that wear glasses. the plastic twist-up eye cups are much more sturdy and easier to use than the rubber roll-down ones i've seen on other binoculars. image is crisp and clear, even over glasses. it also seems that the price is also very reasonable, as many birding resources recommend binoculars that cost over $100, if not $300.

I have 4 pairs of binoculars, including a excellent pair by Nikon, but I must say, as a person who wears glasses, these provide the best view. I have to remove my glasses with my other binoculars to get as good a view as I do with these when my are glasses on!

These binoculars are exactly what I wanted in order to be able to watch the birds in my back yard and take them on trips with me. They are very comfortable, even over my eyeglasses. I rate them as excellent - and a good buy.

I lucked into season tickets for the 49ers this year, and bought these binoculars for viewing games from the upper deck at Candlestick Park. The optics are very clear and bright, and I can see details on the field that I can't even see on tv.

I have owned very cheap 10x25 binoculars before, and there is a world of difference between those and these. These are clear as can be with a large field of view, allowing me to follow the action closely without losing sight of the football even on punts and kickoffs.

The long eye relief and twist down eyecups are great for me because I wear eyeglasses, and have never experienced binoculars that accommodate glasses as well as these do. I think my inter-pupillary distance is right at the outer limit of what these binoculars offer, however, so check up on that if it's a concern for you.

I have also taken them to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate Park, where they made me feel like I was standing right up in front of the stage, even though I was hundreds of feet away. I could even read the script on the guitar headstocks in some instances. It was a totally different experience at the concert with these binoculars than it would have been without them.

Hopefully, I'll get to use them for some light birding as well. As of this writing, it is raptor migration season here in Northern California, and I live close to the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory in the Marin Headlands.

Nothing but good things to say about these binoculars so far.

Purchased these binoculars online thru Amazon, one week before I was to attend a Rush concert in Phoenix. I compared numerous brands and makes before deciding this was the right binocular for our needs.

After placing the order, they arrived just a few days later and I was immediately impressed with the quality, fit and finish. The images thru the viewfinder are bright, clear and easily focused for someone with or without glasses.

My only concern prior to ordering these binoculars was the seemingly plastic, toylike appearance of them. Upon receiving them, I was impressed and relieved.

The show was great, the binoculars performed as well as the band and I'd recommend Alpen to anyone looking for a good set of moderately priced binoculars.

For the money I paid to Amazon for a pair was a great bargain.
My wife and I use them mostly for birding.
They're very bright and clear.
The only con is that you have to hold it away from your eyes a bit to get vision from sides equalized.