Customer Reviews

Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black)

5 star:		(35)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

These little binoculars are a great value and very well-constructed. I purchased them specifically for concert and theatre use, which they are well-suited for. I wear eyeglasses and find the binoculars compatible with glasses. The binoculars came in a small paperboard box (about 4.25" x 2.25"). Included are a felt-like carrying case, a neck strap (thin cord) and a lens cleaning cloth. I'm very pleased with the binoculars and plan to purchase more as gifts. They arrived at my door in two days (with free shipping!) with my amazon prime membership.

I expected something really cheap, since I was paying so little, but I was very surprised by the excellent quality. About the only thing I would beef up is the strap. The item itself is very well made, if you aren't looking for something costing five times the price, and they feel substantial in the hand.

I bought these for my mother, who is a nursing home patient, in order for her to occupy her time in looking out the window at the birds (and the construction men; as she says, she may be old but she's not dead, lol.) I needed something that was strong enough for her to be able to drop without breaking but light enough for her to hold comfortably. This fits the bill. She's had them for a few months and must have dropped them (from wheelchair height) at least 6 times. They are still holding up beautifully and show no signs of breakage.

I really appreciate the fact that they aren't cheap plastic. There are actually cheap plastic kids ones that are more expensive than this! Great value. Keep in mind, however, that they are very compact; you aren't getting a big binoculars. That, actually, was best for my situation. I couldn't ask for more.

When I first opened the package I thought the binoculars I had ordered could not be much for they were very small. Much to my surprise, they are very powerful and extremely easy to use. They are small enough to fit in my cmaera case, so now I take both my camera and binoculars with me when I travel, in one easy carry case. I would recommend them to anyone.

Very good binocular for non-professionals who just want to watch a concert, for example. Fits in your pocket.

I bought these binoculars after reading so many positive reviews about them, and they do not disappoint. They're perfect for backyard bird or butterfly watching. Images are sharp and clear. I needed something light to hold because I am recovering from a broken shoulder, and can't hold anything heavy for long. These are PERFECT for my needs.

Excellent buy. I received these binos a few days ago and I use them mostly for looking at animals and insects in my backyard from a safe distance. I found them surprisingly small and lightweight for the amount of magnification I got out of them. I have small hands and they are pretty much palm sized. The cups on the lens you look into can be folded and unfolded. It also comes with a little carrying pouch. The strap is thin, a bit like a shoestring attached to binoculars. I love the feature where you can adjust the eye seperately to match the other side. Make sure you read the instructions it comes with to do that correctly. One of the best low price buys I've ever made on Amazon hightly recommend these.

So I ordered one of these and one of the Bushnells with the same magnification for about the same price. These work well; the Bushnells were constructed so poorly that I'm having to send them back.

Since these are mass-produced in China I'm sure that quality control is poor, so each set will have different characteristics. But as far as mine went, they have a looser focus than the Bushnells. The Tascos were properly collimated while the Bushnells weren't even close. The Bushnells were so far off that even fiddling with the set-screws didn't fix them. These Tascos also seem brighter than the Bushnells though the light gathering through such a small optic is such that you're not going to be using them at night.

The string-lanyard that's permanently attached to the binoculars is pretty lame--I cut mine off with scissors. The carrying pouch is decent and goes on a belt if you so desire.

For the price I paid these are good binoculars. I have a feeling they're a little on a delicate side since they're cheaply made and seem like they will mis-align or break if dropped or bumped hard.

You might consider ordering two different pairs and then sending back the one that's less well 'crafted.' I'm very glad I didn't just order two of the Bushnells as I originally planned, because these are better.