Celestron 71332 Nature DX 8x42mm Binoculars with Multi-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass and Carry Case, Green

After reading some of the reviews, I was like I have to buy this pair and review it. Read the entire review before watching the video. The footage trough a phone never do the optics justice especially in a very cloudy day. A bit of background, I am an optics freak who tested and owned more than twenty pairs of binoculars, to name some of the brands Bushnell, Vortex, Nikon, Minox and Steiner all ranging from £300 to about £500 Here is what I look for in a pair of binoculars to pass my test for birding purpose. Good FOV Reasonable edge to edge sharpness Neutral colour rendition Good Eye relief Sharpness in the centre and well controlled chromatic aberration. Absence of lens flare, reflection and ghosting Good barrels alignment Good ergonomic Now testing binoculars under different light conditions will ultimately provide an overall score of the image quality but for this review my test was under a bright sunny and slightly hazy spring day. First time handling the Celestron, it was nice surprise, they felt compact and rather easy to handle with one hand. I do like the design and the green rubber armour. Looking through them was a breeze, eye relief was excellent and alignement or the barrels is spot on. There was no overlapping or the need to readjust my eyes. The view is totally relaxed, immersive and almost with a 3D feel that you get in Porro prism. So far two major areas passed with flying colours. At this point I am slightly annoyed since my benchmark binocular that cost 3 times the price has one issue and that is having to readjust my eye positioning. Let’s moving on! Image quality is where I am very demanding, the first thing I noticed colour pallet packs a punch, leaning toward warmth which surprisingly I found it to be rather nice to have popping colours coming from my neutral benchmark binocular. Sharpness test, a binocular is worth nothing if it cannot precisely focus to pick out details. Well, let me tell you this pair is a bad boy when it comes to center image sharpness, I was actually picking out fine details on leaves about 20 meters away, quite simply gob smacking at this price point. The field of view was decent and never felt narrow, it’s not a 8° + but better than some 8x42 double the price. The sharpness across the FOV start to soften from about 75% from the centre, this acceptable at this price point and who cares really since most people would be glassing in the centre of the image! CA is well controlled with a small hint in the centre but overall really well suppressed. In my test there was no flaring and straight light from the sun was nicely controlled. This is an area where most entry level binoculars fails miserably and makes the binocular almost unusable. The only thing that was clearly apparent between the Celestron and my 8x42 Opticron Natura ED is the brightness of the image. The Celestron has really punchy colours but lacked the luminosity that my Opticron provides. Despite the Celestron had a less brightness the image remained vibrant and I could still make out the same details. I would still consider it just because how well it executes other areas like the immersive view and sharpness. My Opticron delivers outstanding light transmission & colour fidelity that matches the Zeiss conquest HD. If you have a budget of £100 go with Celestron and you would be very happy but if you want top quality glass without breaking the bank, I suggest you take a look through Opticron. If you have nothing to compare the Celestron to ie a £600 pair of binocular these would surprise you by their sharpness and lovely vibrant colours. Btw I test binoculars side by side before purchasing and I when purchased my Natura ED I put it up against Vanguard Ed II, Nikon HG and Zeiss Terra ED

These were bought for me as a surprise present. I had been using some very small binoculars bought for a concert years ago and these were a revelation. We do a lot of bird watching and they are light to carry with a very clear view. They are easy to use and I can use them with or without my glasses. My one criticism would be that I wish the strap on the case was a little longer and I could have the option to carry them cross body.

Ordered these binoculars based on the reviews and price point, but first experience was disappointing. The pair received was clearly a previously returned item, as the packaging was not properly sealed, accessories missing and the left lens had a defect that made them unusable. It was frustrating to receive a defective product, that had obviously been returned before and not checked before being resold. Even more so as it was a gift. We decided to give it another try. The replacement pair arrived quickly, and this time it was a brand-new item. What a difference! The optics are clear and sharp, and the binoculars feel sturdy and well-built. For the price, they perform pretty well. While the product itself is good, I’d caution buyers to inspect their order immediately upon arrival to ensure they have received a new, working pair. Once you get a good set, these binoculars are good value. Rating: 4/5 (deducted a star for the initial hassle).

As an amateur birdwatcher I can't recommend these highly enough. They're very well constructed and provide a great image, even at the highest magnification. They are very easy to use and are neither too heavy or too light. A professional birdwatcher would want better, but I don't need (or can afford) the Leica or Swarovski equivalents.

The 5 stars is based on quality/price ratio. At £90 these are never going to be the best binoculars out there, they are very much budget end bins. I bought these for use by my wife mainly for use on safari. We went for the 8x42 as I felt anything with more magnification would require more stamina to hold steady. Also the 8x42 had a longer eye relief which is important as she wears glasses. I had also read that they fold close together so would be ideal for her small head - they do indeed fold close enough for her - and would also be suitable for many children. She thought they looked big but I think they are quite compact and light for an 8x42. The build quality looks solid enough. The case and strap are not the best but the binoculars themselves (the important bit) looks good. The image is bright and easy to focus. My eyesight isn't great but to my eyes the image was reasonably sharp to the edges. There was minimal chromatic aberrations. Overall the image was very acceptable for cheap binoculars. There is a mount point for an adaptor for use with a tripod or monopod. I can't see us using a tripod with them but I think she may benefit using a monopod if she has to hold them for a long time. I already have a monopod so we will dive that a go. I have no idea how well they will stand up over time? Due to my very poor eyesight in one eye I tend to use a monocular but I might borrow these for a bit of birding from time to time. Overall I think these are good value for money at £90. I am not convinced I would pick these if they were at their highest price of £160 as there might be a better option at that price point.

Muy buenos y muy buena visión me encantaron

Image is clear and magnification is perfect for beginner like me without spending too much. Downside would be that it does not have the best design when handling the binoculars for a longer period of time but it is still comfortable enough to not be a major issue. It is not unexpected at the price that I got it for that the included strap is quite bad as well.

A excellent pair of Chinese binoculars at a great price, under A$250. They do every thing well and are a compact size when compared to traditional binoculars. I live on the waterfront with a Marina, they are excellent for looking at the comings and going’s of life on the waters edge.

Juste parfait pour moi ... - Qualité optique - Prix - Poids et encombrement J'utilise ces jumelles pour observer les oiseaux lors de mes balades. Je souhaitai donc une paire de jumelles de bonne qualité en 8X42 avec un poids acceptable pour les avoir en permanence autour du cou lors de mes randonnées et pour celà elles sont parfaites.

Very pleased with the binoculars. Clear wide view, bright, easy to focus, not too heavy.