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Zen-Ray Optics ZEN ED2 7x36

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Zen-Ray Optics
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Specifications
Manufacturer Zen-Ray Optics
Model ZEN ED2 7x36
Lens diameter [mm] 36
Magnification [x] 7
Angular field of view [deg] 9.1
Linear field of view [m/m] 160/1000
Exit pupil [mm] 5.14
Eye relief [mm] 16.8
Min. focusing dist. [m] 1.5
Twilight factor 15.87
Brightness 26.45
Prisms BaK-4/roof
Dimensions [mm] 146x120
Weight [g] 652
Waterproof Yes
Nitogen filling No
Argon filling Yes
Image stabilization No
Tripod exit Yes
Focusing central
Warranty [years] lifetime
Accesories
Price 0
Additional information Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass
Average rating (7 owners reviews)
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Overall

4.54 Good
Owners reviews (7)
  1. Pop14U
    Pop14U 23 May 2022, 01:21
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    IP 71.213.x.x
    Owner since: 9 years
    Price: 375$
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Focus wheel has nearly zero resistance, Poor edge clarity

    Pros: Center image, and sharpness are nearly alpha level. Field of view is what literally created the new Zeiss sf , and NL pure.

    Summary: These are discontinued but I would gladly sweep them up off ebay used for retail or less.

  2. IYH
    IYH 19 March 2021, 11:32
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    IP 139.28.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 280 EUR
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Dubious quality control. There were many faults on the rubber armour as well as on the eyecups. It felt cheap (cheaper than the price might suggest). Focus had a 5 mm idle gap where nothing happened. Terrible. Even cheaper binoculars can get this right. After reading weight and dimensions on the specs sheet, these felt heavy and bulky, more like an 8x42, not particularly nice or comfortable to hold.

    Pros: The FOV is wide and the image is pleasant, sharp and with good resolution.

    Summary: Nice image let down by the poor build quality, lousy focuser. Felt clunky for a 7x36 (which is supposed to be nimble and light).

  3. Bob
    Bob 15 June 2016, 03:04
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    IP 73.217.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Occasionally get some veiling glare when the sun shines on the objectives.

    Pros: Very nice birding glass - great field of view, depth of field and overall sharpness through this pair of binoculars. 7x36 size is a nice weight as well, considerably less than the 42mm size.

    Summary: I use these the majority of the time when out birding. I have a pair of 10x42's as well, but they are mostly for viewing stuff at longer distances, like at the reservoir or across large open fields. The 7x36 is my go-to pair most of the time.

  4. jpc
    jpc 7 March 2012, 14:51
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    IP 173.212.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: demo
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: none

    Pros: incredible value

    Summary: after using these, my leicas and katmais will be on ebay soon

  5. black crow
    black crow 26 February 2012, 00:15
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    IP 66.241.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: $375
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: slight stray light issues and a slight ring of light under certain conditions due to shadowing effect from the lens housing in front of the objective glass.

    Pros: expansive FOV, Clear crisp images in center with a nice sweet spot. nice ergonomics,

    Summary: Good value for the price point. I use them more than any of my other binoculars of which I have many.

  6. momotych
    momotych 26 January 2012, 16:59
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    IP 94.242.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: 375 USD
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: No

    Pros: Superb optical quality. Wide angle of view.

    Summary: The best bino I'd see below 2000 USD

  7. Jem Coady
    Jem Coady 17 May 2011, 21:57
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    IP 86.138.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: $375
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: none

    Pros: I prefer the view and handling to my Zeiss FL. Enough said?

    Summary: All the optical performance anyone could want, excellent ergonomics & build. W. Europe & Japan beware!