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The DBA Oasis series binoculars have BaK-4 glass roof prisms put in the Schmidt-Pechan system. One side of the elements is phase correction coated, the other covered by a 64-layer Oasis coating, which task is to reflect 99% of the light and to enhance efficiently the transmission level of the whole instrument. The DBA Oasis series instruments include also aspherical lenses and a very comfortable eye relief, amounting to 18 mm.

The Trinovid binoculars’ objective lenses consist of four lenses made of the highest quality optical glass, which have undergone an exceptionally precise and long-lasting grinding process. The lenses are coated with modern HDC antireflection multilayer coatings which are harder than glass, enhancing contrast and damping down flares.

The EXWP-I series consists of the most expensive Olympus binoculars and includes two instruments with the parameters of 8x42 and 10x42. Both of them are roof prism binoculars made of BaK-4 glass and phase correction coated. All other optical elements are covered by antireflection multilayer coatings and additional UV coatings.

The Razor series consists of roof prism binoculars with the following parameters: 8x42, 10x42, 8.5x50, 10x50 and 12x50. In all models low-dispersion XD glass was used and special XR antireflection coatings which together are supposed to ensure a bright, contrasting and natural image.

Things that Vortex writes about its instruments are impressive. In the Viper series XD low dispersion glass was used for objectives along with special XR multi-coatings, BaK-4 glass for prisms which were additionally phase correction coated. Mechanical materials quality is hardly worse.

In 2006 Nikon decided to enlarge significantly the line-up of China-manufactured Monarchs. That year they stopped producing Sporter I 8x36 and 10x36 models so Monarchs with the same parameters took their place (of course the price went up too by the way). Additionally, the offer was extended by typically night instruments with the 8.5x56, 10x56 and 12x56 parameters, aimed at hunters and astronomy enthusiasts.

As it is touted by the producer, the Ultra Lite series are the only binoculars that have two kinds of special rubber on the barrel – one to amortize efficiently any falls, even from significant heights, and the other to ensure a comfortable, reliable hold. As a result the binoculars are, in our opinion, very interesting and original; the device differs greatly from other competitors’ products.

The Kahles company’s offer is quite modest as it includes only three roof prism models with the following parameters: 8x32, 8x42 and 10x42. All of them are equipped with AMV anti-reflection coatings which task is to ensure a high transmission level.

The Classic series of Opticron consists of roof prism binoculars with the following parameters: 7x36, 8.5x36, 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12.5x50. These instruments use BaK-4 glass prisms put in the Schmidt-Pechan system in which reflecting surface is covered by a special Oasis coating, which increases the transmission level of binoculars.

The Apex series is the third series of the Alpen Optics binoculars in terms of quality. It is different from high-end Rainier and Teton devices in many ways but the first thing that sticks out is the country of production. The high-end series are produced in Japan, Apex is produced in China.

The new line of the Conquest binoculars was launched at the beginning of the 21st century. The producer gave up using very expensive fluorite glass, the field of view was narrowed down a bit and the assembly was moved to the Hungarian Zeiss factory in Mátészalka near Debrecen.

In March 2008 Nikon announced new EDG series of binoculars. They never appeared in shops in Europe. Today Nikon announced the launch of the new and redesigned EDG 8x32, 10x32, 7x42, 8x42 and 10x42 binoculars.

The Vortex Stokes DLS binoculars are advertised as the best instrument for ornithologists on the market. A good performance is to be achieved by a solid waterproof and nitrogen-filled casing, which is also physically light.

Astrozakupy.pl e-shop has just informed us about two new binoculars belonging to a serie New Foresta introduced in October 2009. These new binoculars are: Vixen New Foresta 10x50 DCF and 8x56 DCF.

The EXPS I series consists of three porro-prismatic models with the following parameters: 8x42, 10x42 and 12x50. The binoculars are put into a solid, rubber-coated housing, with BaK-4 glass prisms and fully multi-coated lenses. Additionally UV coatings were used, limiting the transmission of harmful rays from that part of the spectrum.