ZEISS Terra ED Binoculars 10x42 Compact Waterproof and Fast Focusing, Green

As an amateur bird photographer who takes about 2,000 photos each month, I have been wanting some binoculars to be able to see things better. (This is because I don’t wear my glasses when I take photos due to the optical view finder.) For photography, I have a set of rather expensive super telephoto lenses. And I admit this review is being written in the early days of owning these binoculars, but I am absolutely blown away by these. The separation in terms of depth of field is nothing short of magnificent. I realize there is no shortage of people who are unhappy with Zeiss for making binoculars in China. Do not listen to them. I have already sunk a good bit of money on my camera lenses, so I was not looking to spend $1,000 or more on binoculars. For me, the price point is perfect, and the quality is stellar. I just spent three hours at the local wildlife refuge, and I feel like a kid again. For someone in his mid 60s, that’s pure joy. I’m sure there are several other comparable options in the world of sub-$500 binoculars, so I can only comment on these. But I love them.

Great glass. Wanted something other than my Vortex Talons for around the farm. Very clear and fit all my hunting and viewing needs. Highly recommended for the money.

I have been attracted lately to the hobby of bird watching or birding as they call it. I was looking for a mid- level pair of binoculars as an upgrade to my cheap but surprisingly satisfying entry level Lululo binoculars, for which I made a product review a few days ago. When this pair came, I was not disappointed- the optics were to my liking- wide field of view , and crystal- clear; the size was perfect for my grip and quite light and portable ; and the price was appropriate for a brand touting to be of the Zeiss family. It came with a very beautiful protective hard case and over- the - top harness strap. This is a keeper and I would probably not replace it with the heavier, costlier ones I was initially tempted to buy. I will definitely recommend this as a mid level pair of binoculars that would easily fit your budget.

I cannot believe how clear things look through this binocular A little bit pricey

Yes, these are the best I now own. Very nice. Clear. Very sharp. Zeiss makes these very nice. I agree with a previous owner that the neck strap should be able to fit in the case but I use them without most of the time. Not a big deal.

This was a Christmas gift to myself. Use the binoculars for birding. Fast focus and brightness are important. Much lighter than my previous pair. I think I'm going to be very satisfied with them.

Yes, very high quality optics

Best binoculars I have ever owned. I’ve been looking at these for a few months. The price was right and they are worth every penny.

Ein sehr schönes und gutes Fernglas, das für meine Ansprüche optimal geeignet ist...

Be aware that these Zeiss binoculars are 'designed in Germany, but made in China' - not what I expected from the brand. Very good binoculars, perhaps priced too high

Me enviaron unos prismáticos… , comprado como NUEVO, FOTOS, los DEVOLVÍ Tienen muy buena visión , muy clara, los volveré a comprar nuevos y precintados. Zeiss. Es calidad de visión. Lo aconsejo siempre que cumpla requisito fundamentales : que quieras una visión clara, 10 aumentos y que los estrenes nuevos

Fantastic binoculars . I have used several before but none have compared with these. Fantastic colour in different levels of light.

For me it was an introduction to real binoculars for the first time. I’ve tried brands like tasco, Celestron(with good enough reviews and with similar specs); but was always intrigued by why the brands like Zeiss, Vortex , etc. cost so much more, so I did some research and settled on this one, as I had very good experience of Zeiss in my daily and professional use. What really interested me, is that, experts at this price called it worth every penny and the first look through these assured me they were right. Pros: Sturdy construction average (725g) weight nicely balanced easy to hold even with one hand. Excellent clarity and crisp colours (at par with Zeiss sfl 8x30) Very acceptable low light performance (at par with Zeiss sfl 8x30) I was fortunate to get hands on a Zeiss sfl 8x30 binoculars and found it performing very similarly during day and low light except for its exceptionally large field of view. Distant buildings with their lights were visible during night which were evading the naked eyes. An all rounder. I used it for watching the birds, watched the near full moon, watched a butterfly perched 10’ away and it was excellent every time. Accessories (carry pouch, strap) are all A grade. Yes, it’s made in China, but neither I see any compromise in quality nor I’m a racist so all is good with me. Cons: A somewhat restricted field of view still very usable for tracking moving objects. There are still better alternatives but not by far and all much costlier I conclude by saying, anyone will be hard pressed to find a better binocular at this price. I agree with the experts that it’s value for money despite being a bit expensive. ( the sample photos I’ve shared are clicked with both the binocular and the mobile camera handheld so pardon any vibrations. )