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The BL series produced by the Minox company consists of as many as eight models with the following parameters: 8x33, 8x44, 10x44, 8x52, 10x52, 8x56, 13x56 and 15x56. All of these are phase correction coated Schmidt-Pechan roof prism instruments.

While discussing our tests we’ve met several times with controversial statements about the colour rendering different binoculars or lenses offer. Today we would like to present an article which explains different aspects of colour rendering and light transmission in binoculars and lenses. Enjoy!

The Ultravid HD binoculars series was launched in 2007 substituting the Ultravid series. It consists of roof prism models with the objectives’ diameters ranging from 20 to 50 mm. All these binoculars feature the Schmidt-Pechan prisms. To ensure a high transmission level they were covered by HighLux (HLS) dielectric coatings and additionally, by phase correction P40 coatings.

Even several years ago the top-of-the-range Minox series, marked by HG symbol, was produced in Japan. In 2009 Minox decided that the series would be manufactured again in Germany. Currently it consists of binoculars with the following parameters: 8x33, 10x33, 8x43, 10x43, 8.5x52, 10x52 and 8x56.

The DCF ED series consists of top-of the range binoculars when it comes to price and quality, produced by Pentax,. It features models with the following parameters: 8x32, 8x43, 10x42 and 10x50. All of them boast low dispersion glass in objectives, aspherical elements and Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms.

The Action VII CF series consists of the simplest and the cheapest Porro pairs of binoculars which the Nikon company has on its offer. Since the launch for several years the series included models with the following parameters: 7x35, 8x40, 7x50, 10x50, 12x50 and 16x50...

We invite you to read the interview with Anthony Proper and Tom Hallett - the representatives of Alpen Optics company.

Even several years ago the top-of-the-range Minox series, marked by HG symbol, was produced in Japan. In 2009 Minox decided that the series would be manufactured again in Germany. Currently it consists of binoculars with the following parameters: 8x33, 10x33, 8x43, 10x43, 8.5x52, 10x52 and 8x56.

I have dealt with photographic and astronomic optics for over 20 years, I’ve seen a fair share of different equipment, I looked through various instruments, I own many interesting pairs of binoculars and spotting scopes as well. From time to time I am asked for help with a purchase of binoculars.

The 7x50 device, tested here, is a classic porro prism model with typically „night” and marine parameters. According to the producer it is supposed to provide a splendid image quality at affordable price mainly because of a simple and efficient Porro construction, good BaK-4 prisms and also high quality of coatings.

In 2009 ten years passed since the launch of the most expensive Swarovski series of binoculars, marked by the EL symbol. The series included four roof prismatic models with the following parameters: 8x32, 10x32, 8.5x42 and 10x42.

In June 2010 the German Analytik Jena company presented two new roof-prism sets of binoculars with an objective diameter of 42 mm. These are constructions of the more and more fashionable “open hinge” type, additionally equipped with not less fashionable ED low-dispersion glass.

The Ultra View range from the Japanese Kenko complany includes six roof prism models with the following parameters: 8x32, 10x32, 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12x50. It is hardly a homogeneous series, though, because the smallest models, unlike the rest of the range, are produced in the “open hinge” design.

In the new EDG series we have five models of binoculars at our disposal with the following parameters: 8x32, 10x32, 7x42, 8x42 and 10x42. They boast low-dispersion ED glass in objectives and high quality eyepieces with a flat field – because of these features the image is supposed to be very sharp in the whole field of view. Read more >>>

The Delta Optical Titanium 8x56 ED is a classic Porro-prism device with typical night parameters. According to the producers it will give us an excellent image quality for an affordable price. A simple but efficient Porro construction, BaK-4 glass prisms of good quality, high-end coatings