Oberwerk 12x60

4.0 My Oberwerk 12X60 Binoculars

I received as a birthday present a pair of Oberwerk 12 x 60 binoculars. The stats are: Bak4 prism, fully broadband multi-coated optics; FOV 5.5 degrees, with an exit pupil of 5mm and a min. focus of 15m. These binoculars are rubber coated and come with a soft case, straps and caps. These can be hand held for quite some time but for the best viewing I recommend a tripod/adapter setup. Excellent views to 75% then it falls off quickly; for some the fallout at 75% is too much, but the cost is worth it.

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5.0 Very nice views

Easy to collimate; great contrast; nice coatings

Other than being less than tack-sharp to the edge, I can't think of a thing.

I just don't think anyone could go wrong--for about the cost of an inexpensive eyepiece you get some very nice views. Relatively easy to hand hold for the size, though I recommend getting a tripod adapter. Easy to collimate. Smooth focusing. Great contrast. Nice coatings--I live in a light polluted area and have been surprised at what I'm able to see with these.

4.0 My Oberwerk 12X60 Binoculars

Excellent views to 75% then it falls off quickly; Cost around $100.

For some the fallout at 75% is too much, but the cost is worth it.

I received as a birthday present a pair of Oberwerk 12 x 60 binoculars. The stats are: Bak4 prism, fully broadband multi-coated optics; FOV 5.5 degrees, with an exit pupil of 5mm and a min. focus of 15m. These binoculars are rubber coated and come with a soft case, straps and caps. These can be hand held for quite some time but for the best viewing I recommend a tripod/adapter setup.