Customer Reviews

Pentax 62217 UCF II 8-16x21 Zoom Binocular

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This is absolutely the best pair of binoculars I have owned. The close focusing is great and the zoom stays in focus throughout the range. I highly recommend these binoculars to anyone.

This is probably the best inexpensive zoom binocular. I have tried Barska, Nikon Eagleview & Travelite, and other zoom binoculars that cost four times as much, and this one is just on a different level for a lot less money. It is a lot smaller than it looks in the picture and comes with a great leather case. The binocular is very clear, sharp and easy to focus. It appears to be very durable as well.

I purchased a second for my wife. It has a great light gathering capability and the zoom works well. We use them for college football and to take on trips. They have been durable and tolerant of some moisture (would not call them waterproof). I believe they are a great value for a compact binocular.

It is an excellent binocular, with a very good zoom for its size, and a very decent field of view, even at 16x.

Just one minor complaint:
On warm/humid days, because of the opctics short eye-relief, the lens can get misted up / foggy when you put your eyes close to the rear eyepiece it to see through, this can be very annoying. If this bothers you, get a larger binocular, but if you are looking for small size with high quality optics, at a decent price, get this one without a doubt.

These binocs feel like excellent quality and are extremely compact. They are smaller than I expected and come with a very good case. Just what I needed for my frequent travelling.
It is easy to adjust the variable zoom with one finger, as well as the focus ring, which sometimes needs to be done when adjusting zoom.
The adjustment knob for differing eye strengths pushes in to prevent accidental adjustment.
Clarity is very good, although as should be expected visible light drops at the higher zoom levels.
One beef: there are mountings for a neck strap but none was included in the box.
Otherwise, I am quite satisfied with these binoculars.

I bought this zoom Pentax to replace the non-zoom Pentax that I had for years. There was nothing wrong with my old ones until my Boxer found them and used them for a chew toy. Came home and found chewed up binocular parts all over the house. I have been very pleased with the zoom and think the optics are better than my older non zoom pair. Very sharp image at all zoom levels. Compact and lightweight with good optics at a very reasonable price. What more could you ask for.

This is my first zoom binocular. Having looked around in search of a nice binocular, I finally ordered this over the other leading brands, particularly for the price, features and size. I am very impressed by what I got. The binocular is smaller than I expected, so easy to carry around. It has a nice strap and case. It appears to be very durable. I like the option of being able to zoom in and out. Still have to find out the function of the button though... Overall this is an excellent purchase.

I use mine for surveillance and while biking in the park. They are constructed well and compact. They fit nicely into my handlebar bag and are fairly easy to conceal in your hands due to the optics being focused toward the center. The adjustments are easy and you can focus in on this as close as 8'.

First I would like to say I have pretty wide head - distance between my eyes are probably more than most people. The binoculars do not extend far enough to accommodate my dimension, therefore I am using it almost like a monocular instead of a binocular. Anyways the zoom feature is good, optics are great - just wish it would extend a bit wider.

Purchased these binos to take to a music festival. They were incredible. Lightweight, clear image, smooth zoom, worked well both at night and in the daytime, I couldn't be happier. Best small binos I've ever owned. HIghly recommended.