Customer Reviews
You get what you pay for 
2008-03-20
Have bought several cheaper brands because of the lower price, but was never satisfied with the clearness at distance. If your looking for a small package with big performance at a good price, this is it.
A. Kim 2008-02-29
I was searching for good quality compact binocular for general purpose viewing. For my need, this binocular fit the bill perfectly. A reviewer was critical of the light gathering and viewing field (10x26) but honestly, if you are that demanding in quality then this binocular is not the right kind in the first place. Secondly, the binocular will cost more and be bigger in size.
This binocular has nice solid feel and I believe a casual user will be more than happy using it. It will not win in light gathering and viewing field but offer solid bang for the buck value. Compact size means you will be more likely to take it along on trips and use it when the need arise.
Small mismatch in power vs. objective diameter 
2008-02-13
These binoculars are good for a hunter wanting to spot deer and judge their size from a tree stand, but only if extreme portability is a must. They would have been a bit better at only 8X to improve steadiness, as a compact bino such as this would never be used with a tripod.
Make no mistake; they are not designed in any way for bird watching, as birds tend to flit around quite a bit, and the very small 26mm lens on these makes the field of view quite small, making it tough to follow moving objects.
NOT REALLY GOOD AT ALL FOR BIRD WATCHING. 
2008-02-13
These are very nice binoculars. But, when you watch birds either in flight or trying to find one in an are the field. The field of vision is way to small.The power is nice if you can hold steady on your object. But be aware the more magnification the more unsteady it becomes. If I wanted to have a pair for the glove box for an emerengy to watch a herd of elk or deer while driving and could stop by the side of the road and hold still, then these would be OK. For bird watching and even football games you need a larger lense at least 35mm or 50mm is better. This gives you more brightness and at dusk you can see much better. Dawn and Dusk 7X50 are the best. Don't get me wrong this is a great deal for holding steady on a bright day but will be disappointing for the most part in the field with limited light.
Quality for a great price 2007-01-01
Ordered a pair for my wife for Christmas and found them to be top quality, just what you would expect from German made Binoculars.
Disappointing 2008-06-08
Maybe it's just my particular pair, but I'm very disappointed with the focusing mechanism in these Steiner binoculars. The focusing knob turns very stiff & has a lot of "slop" to it, ie, when you turn the knob too far, & you start to rotate the knob back the other direction to get the precise focus, there is about 15 degrees of rotation before it actually does anything. Not very effective when trying to view fast moving objects or getting that first initial view of whatever you're looking at.
I don't wear glasses, & feel that the eye cups don't extend out far enough to be effective. It feels like my eyes are practically touching the lenses to get the proper view through the binoculars.
The clarity of the optics are good for the price paid, but I ended up putting these back in the box & went back to using my old Zeiss 8x20s.
outstanding optics, great value 2008-06-07
The quality is outstanding, with superb image even in low light. I can easily read the numbers of license plates from 200 feet. Easy to focus and while it is very light it feels rock solid. But be warned that the eye cups are not very deep and so there is a tendency to hit the lens when one blinks. On the other hand, the Steiner specialty of eye cups shaped to block light from the sides work very well. The maginification is just right for detailed views and while there is some tendency for shake, that is not an overwhelming problem, and well worth the tradeoff. Overall, these are superb quality German made glasses, and it is amazing to get them at such a low price. These should last a lifetime and I look forward to taking them on my safari to Africa (where from past experience, light weight for glasses is essential-it is very tiring to have heavy glasses around your neck all day).
Pretty good product 2008-05-29
Nice binoculars, but not as listed by Amazon.
Amazon lists them as a $229.99 item selling for $89.99. At the Steiner website, the $229.99 binoculars are the Predator Pro. These binoculars, the Safari Pro, list for $129.99 at Steiner website.
One has to assume the Predator model is better, if for no other reason than they weigh 3 oz. more. Also has a neater looking case and all lens are coated.
For those of you so interested the interpupillary distance is slightly less than 76mm, which I require, but, in the past, I have lived with Zeiss binoculars of 75mm.
The 4-star rating is Amazon's goof, not Steiners.
Love these binoculars!!! 2008-04-30
I love them!!! Saw them on sale and binoculars have been on my husband's wish list for years (I honestly never saw the need for them so when I pick things off his list for a gift they kept being passed over) so I bought them. Since Father's Day is so very far away and Amazon's return policy .....well, the less said the better, I decided to take them out and check to make sure they were okay. Okay? These are fantastic!!! I live in the middle of nowhere and I can see the deer herd move through the hills. Not only can I see them but I can now pick up little individual characteristics and tell them apart (yeah, I have no life-got a problem with that?). I watch the birds and see every little feather on their heads. Poor husband is going to get his gift and find them well broke in but a pair of Steiner binoculars will be on MY wish list soon.
Crystal clear views 2008-03-29
Very happy with the Steiner optics. Added to an inexpensive pair for viewing from our deck. 3D image without glare, sharp edges, etc. Clearly a better product with rock solid frame, optical alignment and construction quality.
