Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black)

by Bushnell

Product Features

• Outstanding compact, lightweight performance
• Rubber-armored housing absorbs shock and protects them from bumps and bruises
• Great for hiking, backpacking or bicycle touring
• Magnification: 8x
• Objective lens: 21mm

Product Description

From The Manufacturer

Tasco's best-selling Essentials line balances optical performance and quality construction, offering an affordable way to add a pair of high-quality binoculars to your household, pocket, or suitcase. The handsome, rubber-armored housing not only absorbs shock and protects them from bumps and bruises, it adds in a weather resistance factor should it decide to rain--or snow--at the big event.

These ultra-light binoculars offer outstanding compact performance with rugged, rubber armor for hiking, backpacking or bicycle touring.

• 21mm objective lens
• Roof prism system
• Field-of-view (at 1,000 yards): 383 feet/126M
• Weight: 6.5 ounces

Tech Talk

• Magnification: Magnification is indicated by the first number given. For instance, "7x" means that you will see an object seven times closer than if you were viewing with the naked eye.
• Objective Lens Diameter: The objective lens diameter is indicated by the second number (e.g., 21mm), which indicates how much light is able to enter the binocular. The larger this number is the better your sight will be in lower light conditions.
• Roof Prisms: Roof prism binoculars are streamlined and compact because they utilize trim roof-shaped prisms to elongate the light path. Roof prism binoculars are usually more expensive than equivalent porro prism models.

Product Description

Ultra-light binoculars offer outstanding compact performance with rugged, rubber armor ideal for hiking, backpacking or bicycling. Features fully coated optics for brightness, 8X magnification with 21mm objective lens, rubber fold-down eyecups for eye relief. Designed to fold down into itself to become even more compact. Includes carrying case. Limited lifetime warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.2 x 2.2 inches ; 6.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (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: B0000A0AEU
• Item model number: 165RB
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best value, May 17, 2008

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J. Stoll (Lima, Peru) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black) (Electronics)

This is simply the best tiny binocular that you can buy for under $20. Images are crispy, it is very easy to focus. You can also compensate the difference of vision between your eyes because you can rotate the right eyepiece. Although diameter is only 21mm, I've got better images than those that I get with another more expensive binos I have (they are 10x25). Because they are 8x21, images are very stable (when magnification goes higher, for example 10x or 12x it is very easy that with a little movement of your hands the image shakes). The material is also very comfortable and provides a very good grip. With daylight, it performs as well as my 8x42 does, this last being heavier. With less light, images are very acceptable, considering the small objective (21mm). They are also extremely light so you can take them always with you. Very good binoculars. 100% recommended.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice compact binos for the price, February 26, 2009

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B. Wigney "naturalist & photographer" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black) (Electronics)

I bought these binoculars to replace a very similar set of Tasco 8x21 compact binos that I got about 10 years ago - but recently lost while hiking in eastern Arizona. I have larger binos at home, but wanted something very compact and light in weight that could be carried in my pocket or backpack. I ordered this set (Tasco 8x21) as well as a more powerful set of compact binos Barska Lucid 16x32 Compact Binocular (Camouflage) from Amazon. Delivery of both sets was very quick. This Tasco set is quite bright and clear, and the adjustment thumbwheel is tight and accurate. I like this pair for carrying in my pocket while hiking as they are just about right for spotting birds that are in bushes and treetops along the trail. Their small size makes them ideal for carrying in a jacket pocket. They're also a nice handy set to keep on the table by the window where I watch hummingbird and seed feeders. I rate them 5 stars because, for their compact size and especially at such a low price, they are really quite decent binos.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tasco Essentials 8x21 reviewed, January 23, 2009

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H. Gucinski (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this binocular for my 9-year old great-grandson, remembering how much my first binoculars meant to me. I was impressed with the quality and the clarity of the image for so inexpensive a binocular. While the limited field may not make these the ideal binoculars for an introduction to birding, they are just fine for seeing what's on the feeder and beyond.