Pentax 8x32 DCF SP, Superior Performance Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular with 7.5 Degree Angle of View, Dark Green & Black, U.S.A.

2009-07-27T21:00:00

Looking at birds against bright sky will show some CA, but no more than is common in mid-priced roofs. Except for that, image very satisfying...sharp, bright, mostly color neutral. I find the eye relief spec just a little optimistic, but the strange thing is that the little SP gives me just as clear a picture with glasses off and eyecups up 2 notches, as with them flush with my specs on. As mentioned elsewhere, the little nylon case is barely adequate and the eyepiece cover is best used on a large bino of some kind. I got mine before the $150 price hike, and considered it a pretty good buy. At the current level, I might have 2nd thoughts....

spyglass

2009-03-30T21:00:00

Build, function and resolution are all great. At over 30' or so, just the slightest turn of the knob brings things into focus. I'm not going to take a full point for the strange eyepiece cover. Really looking forward to using them!

FRANK B.

2008-01-20T19:00:00

These are great glasses for rough and tumble Boy Scout and other adventures. Wonderful Pentax optics.

stbdtack

2007-02-11T19:00:00

I compared these to Brunton, Leupold, Leica, Swarowski & others. The performance of these Pentax binoc's is right up there with the more expensive models. For the price, they can't be beat. Focus is smooth and quick. Clarity is great. My only gripe is the ridiculous eye-piece cover and the case. The eyepiece cover looks as if Pentax decided to make one cover to fit ALL of their binoculars. It just doesn't do the job. Also, the case is flimsy and offers minimal protection. What were they thinking.

jimmyg