Zeiss Victory B T* 522032 Binocular

Pros: Ergonomics, ergonomics, ergonomics with excellent optics to boot!
Cons: Non-symmetrical geometry after folding for storage

I bought a Zeiss Victory 10X25 for my wife. I bought it at Al Sayed Hunting Supply in Dubai for 1175 UAE Dirhams (=US$321). This price is better than any US based retailer that I'm aware of and Al Sayed is an authorized Zeiss dealer that I found at the...

Pros: fantastic looks,good picture,very nice object of fashion.
Cons: Very uneven quality from one pair to another,Zeiss customer services irresponsible

I bought them from Telescope House in London. FIRST PROBLEM: the diopter adjustment was not set properly,not centered, therefore i had to turn it all the way to one side to get the correction done. SECOND PROBLEM: the central focusing felt like it h ...

Pros: A real value for the superior optics, compact.
Cons: Expect to pay a extra for quality products.

I use my binoculars for field work, often in demanding conditions, and I need lightweight, compact high quality optics. After owning a several pairs of Nikon TraveLite III's, which performed quite adequately, I decided to spring for the binoculars I always admired. If you can afford them, these are definitely worth the extra dollars. A little more awkward to handle, but the optics are far superior. They are a real value for the quality and the lifetime warranty ensures you will be able use them until you lose them. The carrying strap is a bit wimpy, but is probably strong. Nice carrying case though.