Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x26 binoculars - compact, high magnification, robust, waterproof, ideal for travel, hiking, concerts, sports and nature observation

ProsThey are light weight.There is no noticeable chromatic aberration.The image is reasonably sharp.The field of view is impressive for the size.The image size at the eye piece is a good. So the image circle is a good size compared to the black ring around it. Cheap bins tend to have a smaller image circle, even though the magnification can be high.They are comfortable to hold.The exterior rubber grip means you are unlikely to accidentally drop them.They are very easy to align with your line of sight. This is impressive and must be due to the design of ergonomics.ConsI would not call them compact. The barrels do not fold all the way together. There is not a great deal of difference between full open and closed. This means the bag is quite large. You would need very large coat pockets to accommodate the bins in the bag. Having said that, the bag does tend to crush the eye pieces.The near focus I would say is 3.5m at best. I imagine will tend to vary a little from user to user though.There is backlash in the focusing mechanism of about 15 degrees rotation. So if you go just past the focus and turn the focus back, there is about 15 degrees of turn before anything changes. The wheel seems to move a lever in a slot and the slot has a larger gap than the level. You can just about feel the lever make contact with either side of the slot. Not the end of the world but annoying.If you look up into a tree and the light is in front off to one side, you get washout, the image looks misty. You can counter this by holding the end of the bins with thumb and finger and using the rest of your hand to shield the lenses, from the side light. Again, this is not the end of the world but not great.To sum up, the image quality is generally good, great field of view, they are light weight but they are bulky for compacts, the focusing mechanism is sloppy in use, the near focus is further than expected. Would I buy them again given the choice now, no probably not. Will I stop using these ones, no, they are good bins in general, the image quality is good but they do have issues. Compared to other compacts they feel big. There are alternatives at this price.

Compared to the cheap binoculars I have used for years, these Steiners are outstanding.Can't think how much better the ones higher up the range can be.Very pleased

It should write some that made from Germany 🇩🇪 specially top on binoculars. As I see there German label in photos. I’d have send back. But item it’s very good and good price I’d not send it back thanks any way

Great value for money great spec comes in very handy case with strap for around neck. Brilliant focus. Rubber covers around eyes for protection against sun rain or wind can be easily folded back when not needed. Small but Mighty.

Not good .lens on left I think is not as good ,as the right one .plus cleaning ,lens not clear.wish to return back to Steiner

I've owned several compact binoculars in recent years, and these are by far the best. Don't be put off by the price - they're worth every penny.

Great bins , small compact and powerful with easy focusing, ideal to take away on holiday or keep in the car.

Well pleased came super quick