Do poor eyes notice difference in bino optic quality?

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I wonder how bino optical quality is differentiated by those with less than good eyesight. I have good vision in one eye, terrible vision in the other.

So, while there are optics that are far superior in quality and performance, does anyone out there with less than perfect eyesight, who now owns a good quality bino, find a noticeable difference compared to a lesser quality set they previously used?

Looking forward to satisfying my curiosity and reading your comments
 
Yes ... the visual 'sharpness' apparent in good binoculars is due to a combination of higher resolution, higher contrast and reduced flare ..... I find that in particular the higher contrast/reduced flare can provide a significant visual improvement/advantage to many folks that have poorer eyesight
 
Nowadays cheap optics are quite good and differences in binocular quality are mainly noticeable if you're using them all the time and for long periods. I believe it's a corollary of the law of diminishing returns: the closer you get to the top of the lines, the less and less improvement you see for more and more money. As to people with eye problems, surely only they can tell what makes a difference.
 
Had an opportunity to use a set of Swarofski bino and they absolutely outperform the Zeiss I have. If you can get a set go for it unlikely that you would regret.
 
Quality binos also come with a huge diopter adjustments... that is what lets you dial in EACH eyeball.

Voila, you can see better. Plus they just have better glass but it is the quality of focus adjustment and alignment that really helps me.

I can definitely recommend Nikon in the higher grades as best value in sporting binos... if money is no object, my eyes LOVE Leica.

Jerry
 
Pentax make very good binoculars as well. I have an older pair of 8x42 DCF's, and they are fantastic still. I use mine with or without glasses, no problems.
 
Two ways to use binos:

Take glasses off and focus each eyepiece for clarity.

Look through your glasses with about 20/20 vision. This will correct your astigmatism.

If you are going to leave your glasses on, choose binos that allow you to fold the rubber eyepiece back.
 
Mystic Precision said:
Quality binos also come with a huge diopter adjustments... that is what lets you dial in EACH eyeball.

Voila, you can see better. Plus they just have better glass but it is the quality of focus adjustment and alignment that really helps me.

I can definitely recommend Nikon in the higher grades as best value in sporting binos... if money is no object, my eyes LOVE Leica.

Jerry
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Ganderite said:
Two ways to use binos:

Take glasses off and focus each eyepiece for clarity.

Look through your glasses with about 20/20 vision. This will correct your astigmatism.

If you are going to leave your glasses on, choose binos that allow you to fold the rubber eyepiece back.
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All good points and excellent advice.

One other thing: when adjusting the diopters for any eye difference, cover the opposite lens rather than closing that eye. Apparently winking like that creates an automatic muscle change in the focus of the eye that can still see, not what you want in this case. Adjust the main focus for the eye with no adjustment knob, then reverse and adjust for the other eye, on most binoculars that would be on the right.
 
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