Binoculars

Well-established Steiner series at an affordable price: Steiner Ranger 8x56 binoculars

Thanks to the 56 mm lens diameter, the Steiner Ranger binoculars offer good light transmission even in low light. It is suitable for hide hunting and observation and is protected against impacts by the rubber armor and offers low-noise operation. The waterproof and dustproof Ranger binocular has the Steiner Sports Auto Focus, with which the image always remains sharp from 20 meters to infinity, no refocusing is necessary. The nitrogen filling guarantees fog-free operation in all conditions. The field of view of 112 m at a distance of 1000 meters offers a sufficient overview, the Porro prism design brings spatial depth and a good estimation of the distance. The Steiner Ranger 8x56 binoculars are well made, as you are used to from Steiner Optik, and will bring many years of enjoyment and a clear view to their owner.

Meopta Meopro Air 10x42 HDED+ binoculars

The particularly light and compact Meopro™ Air binoculars are ideal for hiking and hunting. With a weight of only 799 g, this construction is at the upper end of what is technically feasible. The magnesium alloy housing saves weight and still provides enough stability for sometimes tough outdoor use. The Meopro Air is waterproof and fog-free thanks to the nitrogen filling. In addition, the outer lenses have a Meo-Shield™ and MeoDrop™ coating that protects against dirt and damage to the lenses and allows water drops to roll off. The ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass guarantees high light transmission and a crystal clear image. The eyecups of the Meopro™ Air are removable, so the lenses are easy to clean. With a height of just 155 mm and a width of 127 mm, the Meopta Meopro™ binoculars are compact, but still offer enough overview with a field of view of 110 m at a distance of 1000 m.

Outdoor binoculars are the ideal companion for hiking and safaris and should be water- and dirt-resistant and have a robust housing that can even withstand a fall. Rubber-armored binoculars like the Steiner Ranger 8x56 offer additional protection against bumps and scratches. However, if you only plan to use your binoculars for hiking and safaris, you don't necessarily need a large objective lens diameter. Binoculars with a large objective lens diameter of 50mm or 56mm are ideal for difficult lighting conditions; in good light conditions, you can avoid the extra weight that comes with larger binoculars. This also leaves more space in your backpack and saves money.

The magnification factor doesn't always have to be the highest. The higher the magnification factor, the more difficult it becomes to hold the binoculars steady and display a clear image. You can see more details, but it's harder to track moving targets because you don't have enough visibility. Binoculars with low magnification generally have a larger/wider field of view.