Pentax DCF SP 8x43 Binocular Reviews

I bought these as a backup pair to keep in the car. I've been birding for 20+ years and have other much more expensive bins. Positives: lightweight, quick & easy focus, feel great in the hand, good color, sharp image, bright, reasonably close focus (I use these for butterflies), sturdy, weatherproof. Negatives: some edge effects (little halos of...

Bottom line: Great, versatile binoculars for the price

I bought these for a trip to Costa Rico and found them to be excellent for birding as well as general use. Since then I have used them in Yellowstone and Glacier National Park. They are not bothered by rain/humidity or fog, are easy to focus and use. I have a small face and found other high quality binoculars were too wide. My native guide ...

Bottom line: An excellent binocular for those with small faces

I heard about these particular binoculars from my paddle guide in Thailand. I could see Great Horned Bills better out of these than through my cajillion dollar camera lens. They brighten everything up so you can easily find birds etc.. Great pair, esp. for the price.

Bottom line: AWESOME BINOCS!

I love, love, love this binocular. It's waterproof, fogproof, rugged, well-balanced, and easy to handle (I can hold it one-handed and still adjust the focus easily). I'm rough on equipment, but haven't managed to do any damage to it despite constant use under some pretty yucky conditions (tossing in the car, taking out in heavy rainstorms, dangling...

Bottom line: Best available birding binocular for the price