Customer Reviews

Steiner 10x26 Safari Binocular

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

These are very nice binoculars. But, when you watch birds either in flight or trying to find one in an are the field. The field of vision is way to small.The power is nice if you can hold steady on your object. But be aware the more magnification the more unsteady it becomes. If I wanted to have a pair for the glove box for an emerengy to watch a herd of elk or deer while driving and could stop by the side of the road and hold still, then these would be OK. For bird watching and even football games you need a larger lense at least 35mm or 50mm is better. This gives you more brightness and at dusk you can see much better. Dawn and Dusk 7X50 are the best. Don't get me wrong this is a great deal for holding steady on a bright day but will be disappointing for the most part in the field with limited light.

These binoculars are good for a hunter wanting to spot deer and judge their size from a tree stand, but only if extreme portability is a must. They would have been a bit better at only 8X to improve steadiness, as a compact bino such as this would never be used with a tripod.
Make no mistake; they are not designed in any way for bird watching, as birds tend to flit around quite a bit, and the very small 26mm lens on these makes the field of view quite small, making it tough to follow moving objects.

Very happy with the Steiner optics. Added to an inexpensive pair for viewing from our deck. 3D image without glare, sharp edges, etc. Clearly a better product with rock solid frame, optical alignment and construction quality.

Steiner 10x26 Safari Binocular

Pros: Good 3D magnification, Clear vibrant colors in the day, Solidly built.
I get great images in the day from 30m to 1km away. Colors are very vibrant and images sharp.
Personally don't really have an issue with shaky images - I steady both elbows somewhere and while holding the binos, press a part of both hands to my face/forehead to minimise shake. I find that works well. It would have been nicer if the eye cups were bigger as the current ones don't do anything for me.
Great performance in the day, average at night as long there is a bit of light (I use it in the city so I do not know how it works in pitch darkness).
It is also a good size though not as small as I thought it would be. Won't be possible to pop these in your pants pocket and even in a jacket it's going to be a little bulky. In the glove compartment and in a medium to large purse, no problem. Comes with a sturdy looking black Steiner nylon case with a belt loop so I use that though it is quite conspicuous looking because of it's size. The dual zips are weird, remaining open when you think you've closed it sometimes (those who have this case would know what I'm talking about), so I double check the closure each time I put the binos back - it's not a big deal.

Cons: Blurry at the edges, Focusing changes a little each time, Box was opened (Amazon).
As long as you are centered on your target, it is sharp. However there is a very noticeable blur around the edges of the image especially near the bottom. For a high quality bino I was a little disappointed at this but it doesn't really bother me as my needs are to focus on a small point rather than to have a wide clear panoramic view.

The 2nd thing that bothers me a little is that I find a need to refocus/setup every 3 or 4 times that I use it. I follow the focusing instructions in the manual to the T so not sure if it's just my eyes or the bino.

The biggest thing that irked me (and this is not Steiner's fault), is that the box arrived with the seal broken from Amazon. I'm quite sure that this bino was returned by another buyer and Amazon restocked and then sold it to me. I do not live in the States so returning the binos would be too much of a hassle and cost for me and even though it has a couple of cons, I still am enjoying the binos.

I got it for just below $100 on amazon with free shipping so I'll still give it 4 stars out of 5.

The quality is outstanding, with superb image even in low light. I can easily read the numbers of license plates from 200 feet. Easy to focus and while it is very light it feels rock solid. But be warned that the eye cups are not very deep and so there is a tendency to hit the lens when one blinks. On the other hand, the Steiner specialty of eye cups shaped to block light from the sides work very well. The maginification is just right for detailed views and while there is some tendency for shake, that is not an overwhelming problem, and well worth the tradeoff. Overall, these are superb quality German made glasses, and it is amazing to get them at such a low price. These should last a lifetime and I look forward to taking them on my safari to Africa (where from past experience, light weight for glasses is essential-it is very tiring to have heavy glasses around your neck all day).

I was searching for good quality compact binocular for general purpose viewing. For my need, this binocular fit the bill perfectly. A reviewer was critical of the light gathering and viewing field (10x26) but honestly, if you are that demanding in quality then this binocular is not the right kind in the first place. Secondly, the binocular will cost more and be bigger in size.

This binocular has nice solid feel and I believe a casual user will be more than happy using it. It will not win in light gathering and viewing field but offer solid bang for the buck value. Compact size means you will be more likely to take it along on trips and use it when the need arise.

I love them!!! Saw them on sale and binoculars have been on my husband's wish list for years (I honestly never saw the need for them so when I pick things off his list for a gift they kept being passed over) so I bought them. Since Father's Day is so very far away and Amazon's return policy .....well, the less said the better, I decided to take them out and check to make sure they were okay. Okay? These are fantastic!!! I live in the middle of nowhere and I can see the deer herd move through the hills. Not only can I see them but I can now pick up little individual characteristics and tell them apart (yeah, I have no life-got a problem with that?). I watch the birds and see every little feather on their heads. Poor husband is going to get his gift and find them well broke in but a pair of Steiner binoculars will be on MY wish list soon.

Nice binoculars, but not as listed by Amazon.

Amazon lists them as a $229.99 item selling for $89.99. At the Steiner website, the $229.99 binoculars are the Predator Pro. These binoculars, the Safari Pro, list for $129.99 at Steiner website.

One has to assume the Predator model is better, if for no other reason than they weigh 3 oz. more. Also has a neater looking case and all lens are coated.

For those of you so interested the interpupillary distance is slightly less than 76mm, which I require, but, in the past, I have lived with Zeiss binoculars of 75mm.

The 4-star rating is Amazon's goof, not Steiners.

Have bought several cheaper brands because of the lower price, but was never satisfied with the clearness at distance. If your looking for a small package with big performance at a good price, this is it.

I was deployed do an OEF op and needed a pair of binos. They work great and even came with a case and cleaning cloth. The only problem now is that one side doesn't hold itself up, so even though they are small; it is a two handed operation to look through these. I used to be able to just use these one handed, other than that they work fine.