ESSLNB 13-39X70 Zoom Astronomy Binoculars - Giant Viewing Power for Stargazing

okatoks: Instruction pamphlet was a little vague on accessory additions.

United States on Feb 17, 2024

94Q45T94Q45T: These are big, but they aren't very heavy. The come well packaged in a heavy box and form fit styrofoam. The product includes an accessory attachment (for cell phones and similar), a tripod mount, soft case, rubber lens covers, microfiber cloth, and a neck strap. Frankly this is a bargain.

The zoom operation is smooth and easy, but you'll need a tripod. 13X is the low setting, and it works okay for handheld. Much beyond that is very difficult to steady by hand. That's a fact for any high power optic, so it's nice that a tripod mount is included. The quality of the image is not up to the typical DSLR camera with a long lens, or to more expensive binculars. However, it's just fine for surveying your realm or identifying that critter on the south 40.

The objective lens to eyepiece ratio is a little small. This takes some practice to get a full field of view. I have to hold it a bit away from my eyes. That also diminished low light capability. I consider these late dawn to early dusk glasses. But again, these are not $1500. Construction is plastic, but they have a soft touch feel and are good in the hand. Recommended.

United States on Jul 11, 2023

TD: I like these binoculars. They are weel made and very clear. I liked it so much i bought a second one.

United States on Apr 19, 2023

Winfried Michauk: Für Naturfreunde und Hobbyastronomen ist das Fernglas bestens geeignet .

Germany on Mar 02, 2023

Jenny P.: These are great for viewing stars and the moon, I took them on vacation to view the ocean and could see very far out and vary clear. I suggest a good tripod because it is shaky.
I find it to be a little heavy to be holding for long period of times. Other then that it’s a good product

United States on Nov 30, 2022

Cantaloup: Pour l’observation des baleines

Canada on Oct 13, 2022

Patrick K.: Considering the price, the binoculars work well and yield a clear, sharp view especially at lower magnifications. There are a few limitations, of course, that go along with any high-magnification optics. One is the minimum focusing distance, which I am aware of from camera lenses, but which casual binocular users may not. In other words, don't expect to be able to focus on something nearby, say within 50 feet or so. Another is the use of the binoculars with eyeglasses. The eyecups are rather stiff and instead of folding them down, users may be better off taking off their glasses, if possible, and simply using the magnification of the binoculars to compensate. The third is the necessity of using a stable tripod, particularly at higher magnifications. In addition, the tripod adapter is plastic and, although it seems sturdy, it does have some give to it. So be prepared to give the binoculars a few seconds to cease moving, and try not touch them after they have done so. Again, these things apply to any high-power binoculars, and the only way to avoid some of them would be to add stabilization which would increase the price by a substantial amount.

United States on Mar 14, 2019