Celestron 71252 UpClose G2 8 x 40 Porro Binocular, Black

I thought it was time to invest in a half decent pair of binoculars to take my rank amateur birdwatching to the next level. After much deliberation I went for these as a well known brand at a decent price (you can pay twice as much elsewhere). Image is good, occasional fringing, focus is crisp and diopter adjustment good. 8x40 is recommended by most in the know as the optimal spec for birdwatching and they have proved to be the case, not too powerful to show up your shakes and light enough to hold up for long periods. Neck strap is a bit thin but I have a guitar strap on order to address that (99p from eBay! ). As many have said, with binoculars there is a law of diminishing returns. Pay twice much as this and you won't get twice the quality of image. Having tried £70 pairs there is a marginal difference but for the occasional user is it worth it? Overall they have to rate 5 stars.

I like the feel of them, not too big and they are easy to handle while focusing on wild birds. The focusing wheel is wide and easy to obtain a clear sharp image.

Bought these at the same time as a pair of 15x70 as I was worried the larger ones would need a tripod for use and I hoped these might be more suitable for the kids. I was right; they are light and easy to use, while still providing a great view and sharp image. They are multicoated and use BAK-4 prisms, standard for decent binoculars. They came well packaged (the prisms can go out of alignment if knocked about too much) and although the carry case is cheap it is sufficient. The included neck strap is useless though, thin and digging into your neck. I'm planning buying a new one, I got the OP/TECH for my 15x70 and it is fantastic. Overall, I cannot fault these at the price I paid (£20 delivered) and the kids love them.

This is the first time I've bought a pair of binoculars and I'm very pleased with them. I needed a pair for visiting air shows and for bird watching. I was a bit surprised at some of the prices out there, so I decided to go for a budget pair. I chose these because I know Celestron also make telescopes and they have lens making experience. They seem well made and for the price, very good quality. I have already used them at an air show and for some bird watching in my garden and find them ideal for both.

For the price, these are unbeatable. The edges are a bit distorted, but you don't really notice that in normal use. The magnification is good, the brightness is superb the large exit aperture means that they are really easy and comfortable to look through, and the extremely wide viewing angle is amazing for tracking. I'm actually not sure how they sell them for this much money.

Disappointed. I have been using Celestron telescopes and bins for over 20 years. Their performance has always been excellent. These bins while looking and feeling good had little or no performance.

I was looking for a reasonably priced pair of binoculars for bird watching, and these really fit the bill. The image is really clear and sharp, and the viewing distance is excellent. A couple of people have commented about lens caps being loose, but mine are a good tight fit. I'm really pleased with my purchase, and would certainly recommend them.

Bought these as a present for my daughter. Very high quality for the price - images are sharp and bright and very easily focused. Binoculars feel robust and offer good grip. So pleased I immediately bought another pair for my dad.

Nice entry level binoculars made well, nice carrying case. Excellent for birding. I would definitely get a sturdier more comfortable neck strap.

The Celestron 80x40 binocular is very good in quality. It feels heavy in the hands, which gives a solid and premium experience. Build quality is impressive for this price range. When I received it, both lenses were showing slightly different views. After checking online, I found that the big objective lens section might have gotten misbalanced during transportation. I opened the front assembly, adjusted it, and the alignment became perfect. Now both lenses show the same and very clear view, and the performance is excellent. Overall, this is a great product and worth the money. Highly recommended.

Binóculo excelente, de qualidade, de marca confiável e referência no mercado. Já testei, fiz isso ajustes necessários e fiquei surpreso com a imagem trazida por ele na aproximação. Estava querendo comprar um da mesma marca, mas de 10 x 50, mas graças aos comentários fui convencido a comprar este, de 8 x 40, muito mais leve que o pretendido, e que não deixa a desejar. O valor dele também foi super em conta. No Mercado Livre estava quase o dobro do valor, sorte que eu consegui perceber a tempo. Além disso, ele estava previsto para chegar em 29/08 e chegou hoje, 06/08, em tempo recorde, direto de Miami, Flórida, USA. Estou muito feliz com a minha compra, agora é só explorar esse mundo maravilhoso com ele.

Satisfied customer here.

très bonne idée cadeau pour débuter l'astronomie/l'observation de la nature!