Pentax 62212 UCF-X II 10x25 Binocular

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 5 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001U5M48
• Item model number: 62212
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,707 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 19, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Combining high-resolution optics and stylish, streamlined bodies with outstanding cost performance, the 10x25 UCF X II offers excellent image quality and viewing comfort for most general-purpose applications, including wildlife, sports and theatrical observations.

Offering 10x magnification, the UCF X II features the Pentax-original dual-axis eye-distance adjustment system to ensure precise alignment of the lens barrels. Coupled with large 25mm objective lenses, high-refraction BaK4 glass prisms, multi-coated optical elements and aspherical eyepiece lens elements, they deliver high-quality images even under poor viewing conditions. The compact, lightweight binocular bodies are protected against dust and shock by a full-body rubber housing. Other user-friendly features include a long 15-millimeter eye relief, a short minimum focusing distance of 1.9 meters/6.2 feet, extendible eyepiece rings, a fully retractable pop-up diopter adjuster, and a tripod socket.

Legendary Pentax sport optics feature PentaBrite technology with precision ground lenses that feature Super-Multi-Layer coating on every surface throughout the optical system to help brighten your adventures in the great outdoors.

All-purpose compact porro prism binoculars for high-quality viewing.

• Sleek, contemporary design.
• Central fingertip control locks in diopter adjustment.
• Black rubber covering to protect against dust and scratches.
• Extra short minimum focusing distance of 6.2 feet.
• Revolutionary dual-axis, single body housing with synchronized eye-piece adjustment to assure correct optical alignment for comfortable viewing.
• Fast and easy center focusing for handling ease.
• Slide-style eyepiece rings for extra viewing comfort.
• Fully multi-coated optics to eliminate harmful ultraviolet rays while improving light transmission for high contrast images with no glare or flare.
• Inverted porro prism design results in a light weight, compact body.
• High quality BaK4 prisms transmit more light at the edges to enhance illumination for easier viewing in dim light.
• Protected by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Pentax 62212 UCF-X II 10x25 Binocular

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pentax UCF X-II Excellent value and performance, April 11, 2007

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C. D. Pitman (Silverthorne,CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax 62212 UCF-X II 10x25 Binocular (Electronics)

I purchased these a couple of years ago for mountain rescue work. I wanted something lightweight, sufficient power, and that would work well with glasses. They succeeded superbly on all accounts. I now am glasses-free (thanks to Lasics!) and the binocs work equally well without glasses. Nice adjustments that are easy to locate and use. They are an excellent trade-off between weight and size on one hand, and performance on the other hand. Also, they seem to be rugged, although I have yet to launch them off a cliff face.

Considering the cost of some binoculars, these are affordable and offer great performance.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pentax UCF-X II 10x25 is a pretty good binocular, June 3, 2008

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Becky Tree (Western PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax 62212 UCF-X II 10x25 Binocular (Electronics)

I was looking for a binocular under 1 pound that nonetheless had the optical quality of a larger binocular. Consumer Reports recommended this one, and the price was right--in the range of $70-$80. They are indeed lightweight, compact, easy to focus, let in adequate light, and the view is very sharp and clear. My only complaint is that the strap attaches forward of the center of gravity so that the binocular has a tendency to flip upside-down against my bosom. The field of view isn't very big-natch, they're "compact" - so they are good for bird watching, looking at distant details, etc., but I wouldn't recommend them for watching sports. This model is affordable and useful for my modest needs.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good binoculars, February 14, 2011

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kdkns - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax 62212 UCF-X II 10x25 Binocular (Electronics)

This is my first high quality binoculars and I've very impressed with Pentax in the quality of the product. I have other Pentax products and they all seem to be of very high quality and good performance.

The binoculars come in a very nice case that is slightly padded. It also comes with a very nice method of attaching and detaching the neck strap. Instead of having to loop through a small hole like most binoculars, these come with little snap in clips that clip right into the body instantly. You can also detach them quickly as well. Although not necessary, it is a very nice touch and it is the little things in this binocular that I find stand out.

Another nice touch is that the diopter setting for the right eye is in the center of the binocular that stays hidden until you need to adjust. You just push on the "button" and it pops out to let you adjust to your eye. Then you simply push it back in , which has a nice quality snap, and it will stay protected against accidental changes.

The binoculars also allow two eye relief settings. The eye cups pop out to two different heights or can stay flush if needed. Finally, to change the width of the eye distance both pieces bend TOGETHER evenly and smoothly which is nice. Everything feels very solid and seems to have been thought out well in design.

Now onto the quality of view. Excellent. Very impressed. Everything is very clear, sharp and also bright which is good considering this is a 10x25 binocular. Generally 25mm binoculars are dim and worse at higher magnifications. I was debating getting the 8x25 instead to get a brighter image but the optics are very well designed that it picks up light well. For example, compared to my cheap $35 Bushnell Falcon 10x50's, these outperform then in every way except the 50mm has a larger field of view of course. However the image is sharper and brighter in the Pentax. I pointed both at the moon one night to see how much detail I could pick up. The 10x50's did well and kept in focus. The Pentax however showed more detail and texture of the moon and was brighter.

Overall these are very good and well made binoculars and because of the higher quality optics I believe you can get away with the higher magnifications and still get a clear bright image.