Olympus V501024BU000 Binocular 8-16x40 S - Ideal for Nature Observation, Wildlife, Birdwatching, Sports, Concerts, Black

I got these for mainly bird watching and so far I have not been disappointed. They feel solid, not lightweight and with good adjustments. Using them at min magnification you are able to pin point your bird etc and then zoom in using the lever on near the right lens. They are easy to setup, and can be adjusted for your vision on each eyecup. The central focusing ring is firm but not overly firm to move, this minimises accidentally knocking them out of focus. The case they come with is soft but protective, but I would not recommend dropping it on a hard surface as it is a bit light weight for that kind of protection. Going back to the box they arrive in, I like and matches other Olympus / OM boxes, premium looking. The binoculars come with caps to protect each lens, a strap which you need to fit, straps are not padded though. They are not lightweight. Vision through them is good, with good clarity. I’ve been using for a month now and I’m very impressed by them as good intermediate level binoculars for bird watching or other wildlife at a decent price. Not really used them in late evening / dusk yet, but have used in drizzle and they performed well. The lever for magnification from 8-16 is easy to use when out and about. Overall if looking for a premium intermediate binoculars, personally recommend consider these on your list to try. I have a couple of Olympus items now and I have found them so far to be well made and reliable in a variety of weather conditions, especially for British climate.

These Binoculars are superb. Sturdy and easy to use. Brilliant optics for a very reasonable price. I had a great pair that were sadly stolen, and these are the closest in clarity I've found since. The added bonus of the zoom is great if you truly know how to use the it to complement your image, rather than blowing it out of perspective. I personally can't recommend these enough, if you like a quality image and can't afford to break the bank, these are for you. 10/10 in my opinion.

Amazing for the price - I bought 'second hand' from Amazon Warehouse which I heartily recommend - this item is 'new' in every respect but the box. I have bought several Amazon Warehouse products over the years and never been disappointed. These are solid 'full size' binoculars and quite heavy, so perhaps not for everyone, but I love the 8-16 zoom facility rather than having a fixed zoom. The image is crisp and sharp at any zoom level. The purists suggest that a variable zoom compromises quality but in my view these are ideal for animal spotting; start with the lower zoom and simply go closer by adjusting the zoom lever. Overall these feel very high-quality with smooth focus wheel and zoom lever.

Great value for money,nice crisp image and zoom function is super except for the zoom flap being way too flimsy, could easily break.Binoculars came in bashed box, thankfully wasn't a gift.

I've wanted some binoculars for quite some time but as its not for a dedicated purpose I never got around to it but After finding myself away in southern Ireland and being the only member of the group without a pair it pushed me over the edge to finally commit. Never knew there were so many differing specifications for binocular so was very wary about what to order and had to reply on friends suggestions and reviews. I was after some decent magnification, sturdy and not too big and these certainly ticked off those requirements. I'm sure you can get far better quality and specs (would have liked a pair with IS but could not justify the cost) but for what I will be using them for they hit the mark and I'm very happy.

I like the zoom in function. Focus then zoom in.

Love it and glad I purchased this binoculars It was a long research before I bought them

Kudos to Olympus for bringing these standout zooming performers at a very reasonable price. They have impressive zoom and clear optics that compete with anything in this price point. If I was to criticise something it would be the lens caps. I bought some new ones that stay on rather than losing the ones it comes with. Now I am 100% happy and comfortable with these. I love my Olympus zoomable porros

Fiable, résistant, vision nette. Double réglage pratique et mise au point (manuelle) facile. N'espérez pas regarder les étoiles avec hein : manque quand meme beaucoup de luminosité et de grossissement. Idéal pour professionnel bâtiment ou observation faune/flore. Et qualité-prix tres interessant.

Så enkel att använda samt hög kvalitet, zoom gör att man kommer nära objekt som man vill se, till och med månen känns närmare!

Buena calidad y precio. Lo recomiendo ya lo compré anteriormente y ahora lo he comprado para regalo. Están super contentos.

Sehr gut, auch für weit entfernte Objekte geeignet

I had this before and I gifted this to someone so I bought it again Quality is good Durable Nothing to complain at all. Came with a casing and instructions.