Steiner Optics

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Does anyone have any first hand experiences or knowledge with these optics. I'm particularily interested in the binoculars. The peregrine XP's to be exact. They come in a 10X44.

Are they worth the $1600.00 that a guy can get them for?

Any stories or help would be reeeeal good.

Thanks in advance guys.
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dont know much about those type but paying 1600.00 for binoculars is a bit steap for me I paid less for a scope which had infrared night vission and spectrum analyzer for about the same price few years back in germany
Just binoculars for that price they better be something special
 
I have used Steiner Safari 8x42 for years guiding. I found them very clear, tough and affordable (mine were $799)

The rubber coating is great as my gear usually gets wet or snow on it. the only gripe I have is the rubber objective caps tear from the main body.

Other than that, I haven't had a problem.
 
I found a deal on a set. I can get a set of the peregrine xp's 10X44 for $900.00. NIB. The next best price I can find is $1600.00. Never spent that kind of coin on glass before but I'm just getting into decent optics from the bottom end bushnells right now. I'm going to buy decent binocs, and wonder if I'd be kicking my own ass for not grabbing these ones!
 
Back when I was doing some research, the only knock I saw on them was some models had a shallow eye relief. 11 or 13mm or something like that. I believe they recommend at least 17mm for glasses or sunglass wearers. That model is new since I looked though. Just something to check.

The only other caution I have about binoculars, is check the weight & size against other brands. Light & compact is worth paying for as well. If they become too cumbersone, they'll end up staying in the truck.
 
light and compact my 8x30 Steiner military/marine are not.
Had em for years, great optics.

$1600 for binos? You really need to have a need to put out that kind of money.
 
Power 10x

I would be careful buying a fixed power at 10X. The 10X is a bit difficult holding free hand. The 6 through 8X are easier to handle give you more light and overall a better picture.
 
.... Speaking specifically of the 7x50, for Marine use, the Steiners are very very good ! Expensive ? Very much so, for practical purposes (again speaking specifically of the Marine 7x50 ) you can equal the performance for considerably less. Funijon (? ) comes to mind. ..... If you can afford the Steiners, and are willing to pay a premium for a little more ruggedness and status perhaps, and really need the marginal extra performance, go for it ! ... David K. ....
 
I have the m22 steiner military bino's and 7x50 marine steiners. both are great for use on boats. If you want to buy a good set, consider swift bino's. A lot of police ert in the us were using them. I got a set from a friend of mine,and found them to be very good. There used to be a few dealers in the us who had surplus and factory re-built bino's, but they won't sell to canada anymore. Maybe we should stop exporting electric power to california because they use it to kill people in jails. makes as much sense.
 
can14 said:
There used to be a few dealers in the us who had surplus and factory re-built bino's, but they won't sell to canada anymore.
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Why wont they sell to Canada? Binoculars are not on the list of items that cannot be exported. Sometimes certain dealers don't have a clue what they can and cannot export, I have seen it many times. And allot of times they are just too lazy to deal with it, I have seen this as well.
 
I have one of the cheaper Steiner binos (Military - $300ish) - optical clarity is quite good and they seem quite durable (these ones get tossed around alot). I was and am still quite happy with the purchase.
 
Steiner

I had a pair of Steiners, that had a factory defect. I sent them back to Steiner Canada, and they would not honour the warrenty.In fact, they never even sent back the defective pair. They offered me a reduced (slightly) price on a new pair.

Why would I buy another pair?!?

Never again.

I love my new Nikons.

Puma
 
How well does the Sport Focus system work? Are they well in focus from 50 ' to infinity? Is there any eye strain if using them for a while?
 
The Sport Focus works well for me in really cold weather, when I find focussing while wearing gloves or mitts can be a pain. Yes, everything beyond about 50 feet is nicely in focus, but 50 feet is a long way. Many times a bird or critter is too close to be in focus, in which case you can focus each eyepiece separately, which kinda defeats the whole purpose. I haven't had a problem with eyestrain, even with extended periods of observation, but the optics sure aren't in a class with high-dollar glasses. I'm referring to the sub-$300 8x30's...I'm sure the high-buck Peregrine roof-prisms are much better. I also assume that they have a standard, center-focus arrangement, rather than the fixed Sport Focus.

They're also good for lending to folks who don't know how to properly focus standard binoculars.

John
 
Hey guys thanks for the input.

I figured I'd give an update. I bought the ones I was talking about and I love em'. They're super clear, awesome light. My brother's got 12X42 Nikon's ($400) and these have a way brighter view. Overall I'm happy with the purchase for sure!!
 
I bought a set of 8 x 30 in Florida about 4 years ago for $200 US. A bargain considering that I will pay 3 or 5 times as much here and they are made in Germany. So unfair, I wish I had bought more. The best feature is the independently focussed eyepieces allowing a permanent almost zero to infinity depth of field. Great, no need to refocus for deer from 10 yards to 200.
 
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