Hontry 10x42 High-Definition Binoculars with Superior Clarity and Brightness

ken koltvedt: Very crisp and clear, I like them!
Well built , very reasonably priced.

United States on Oct 31, 2023

Alex V.: First, make sure to twist out the extended eye relief on the ocular lens, otherwise you'll never get a comfortable view. These binocs just finished a bird watching trip to Costa Rica and back, did surprisingly well for the price. No trouble with moderate rain, though didn't try them out in a storm. Survived packing and air travel with no obvious issues, wasn't notably inferior in optics to other much more expensive sets. Some of the rubber and plastic on the outside gets a little gummy when exposed to Deet, but that's normal. I don't baby my gear and these were fine on a boat trip and a lot of hiking in the jungle. I'll come back and complain if the glass falls out or something in the future, bot so far, these are looking like a good buy. Oh, did have one of the lens protectors on the front fall off, also not uncommon for binocs in this class. I'll probably replace both with a burlier pop-up version anyway.

United States on Oct 23, 2023

John F. Fisher: I have an older pair of binoculars that are more powerful and also a lot heavier. My wife and I recently got into bird watching and so I decided to get a new one. This is much lighter and very easy to use. It has lens caps that are hinged for the bottom lenses and one that attaches to the strap for the top lenses. That means they are always there and while they might get in the way, they are difficult to lose.
The instructions are somewhat goofy, expecially the part about the diopter for adjustment if your eyes are not exactly the same or if you wear glasses. In my experience, the only one called a diopter is the one you can adjust on the right eyepiece. The instructions call both that and also the normal focusing ring the diopters which is confusing. The instructions are also a bit too 'cutesy" for me. I would skip the cutesy part and make the instructions clear, but maybe that's just me.
In general the binocs are great and a great deal. They are high quality, waterproof, lightweight and easy to use. You could pay a lot more for the same level of quality and if you are looking for birds these are just the power and field of view that you need.
I can highly recommend...

United States on Jun 26, 2023

Amanda S.: I love the look of these binoculars and the field of view for birding is great. They are high quality for the price, but we do have some complaints.

They eyepieces are not comfortable compared to others we've had.

We have to move the lenses closer together than I've had to before, which makes them feel kind of clunky.

They're a smidge heavier than expected..

They're great otherwise. They will last long, they come with nice accessories, and they have great color accuracy.

United States on Apr 18, 2023

robert k.: Good for all sorts of things got these for kayaks as my other set isn't waterproof and these are decent for the money don't want to take my non waterproof out to sea

United Kingdom on Jun 23, 2022

KJ: I wanted a pair of binoculars mainly for bird watching. These fit the bill perfectly! Crystal clear viewing without the shakiness of higher power binoculars. Waterproof feature is a bonus as I like to take these with me when I go canoeing. Drop down optical lens caps stay attached so they are not easily misplaced. I have a narrow face and close set eyes so larger binoculars are too wide for my viewing but these are smaller and work perfectly for me. Lightweight and very comforable to hold. Easy to focus. The clarity is exceptional. I have used these for several months now and I am very happy with this purchase! 5 Star all the way!

United States on Jan 17, 2022