Explore the Great Outdoors with the Wingspan Optics Explorer 12X50 High-Powered Monocular

Rolando M.: Very good quality lens for an affordable price.

United States on Nov 05, 2023

james: It’s everything l expected and more.

United States on Oct 28, 2023

Dave«Crimson»: I got this to use in my work van to look for and inspect taps on hard line up on poles.

United States on Sep 11, 2023

MD: Once more, I have to give my many thanks to fellow Amazon reviewers, who purchased and gave reviews! As a novice in buying items such as this, it really helps to learn from those who know what a "good" item is, especially in a specialty category such as optics, so THANKS ALL!

Although everything has already really been said about this potent monocular, and likely better than I could say it, I just want to add my five star review. I honestly knew zero about lenses when I first started a search, but was looking for a good outdoor lens to have with zoom capability that was "worth" having (in other words, that actually did some decent zooming) without spending a fortune.

I did a lot of research to learn more, read up on the reviews here, and found that it seems Polaris has done a great job providing an affordable lens that provides as much quality as many higher priced brands. So, for a lot less, you don't wind up getting a lot less, which is definitely a win in my books, and so it seemed worth it to give it a try. There are better lenses, it seems, but I wasn't looking to spend three or four hundred dollars for something for which I don't have a "professional" need....

United States on Aug 25, 2015

jlundin: This is one of those things you just can't pass up. The price is excellent and you get an amazing product. Compared to other monocular it is larger, but it is not too large when compared to binoculars. This was one of the few monocular that had a 50mm lens and an easy adjustment which are both factors in this monocular's size. I tried many other monocular at the store and I wasn't too impressed. I almost bought a 10x25 Vortex but I noticed too much shake, I didn't like the two hand focus adjustment, and the low light was minimal. This Polaris Explorer is night and day over others, even the 8x36 Vortex model that cost more.
It is possible to adjust the knob with one hand but using two hands reduces the shake while spinning the knob. I do not notice much shake if I look through while holding with one hand and I think this is due to the comfortable grip. The low light capability is fantastic! 45 minutes after sunset I was still able to see objects clearly. If it is too dark to see something with your naked eye than this optics won't be picking it up either, but it will pick up objects with ease at night time in my neighbor hood but everyone has street lights and front door lights....

United States on Dec 23, 2014