BX-2 Alpine HD Binoculars, 8x42mm (181176)

I bought these binoculars to have a loaner pair for friends. My personal binoculars are Zeiss conquest HD 8 x 42, and Zeiss victory 8x25. These leupolds do not match the clarity or brightness of my Zeiss, but they are very clear and nice binoculars. They feel good in the hand, the focus knob works smoothly, and the view is very good. My Zeiss are definitely nicer binoculars, but I would not feel disadvantaged at all, in a hunting scenario, with these Leupolds. I was going to buy the entry level Zeiss Terra 8 x 42, but it's hard to find anybody online who thinks the Terra's are worth double the price of these Alpines. I recommend that you look up the binocular testing on allbinos.com. It's really good information that is more than just opinion. The alpines come with a binocular harness/case, instead of a neck strap, which is a joke in my opinion. I would need a second person to help, in order to get that binocular harness rigged up. I took the harness off, and I will keep the binoculars in the case. I purchased a nice neck strap on Amazon, and I'm still $175 ahead of buying the Zeiss Terra......... I originally purchased the Vortex raptor binoculars,(as loaners) and they were horrible, very little different than taping together two toilet paper tubes. The Raptors would be good for a small child to play with, but that's about it. I don't think you can get decent binoculars for $100, but these Leupolds prove that you can get a decent pair at the $200 price point. if these Alpines are a first purchase, or an upgrade for you, you will be thrilled with them.

Habe das Glas seit einem Monat in Gebrauch. Für diese Preisklasse sehr gute optische Leistung. Nicht mit High End Gläsern aber mit durchaus teureren Gläsern vergleichbar. Gute Dämmerungsleistung. Klares Bild auch in Gegenlichtsituation. Sehr handlich. Drehaugenmuscheln etwas klapprig. Fahren sich beim Tragen des Glases teilweise ungewollt ein. Keine zu große Tiefenschärfe des Bildes. Daher entsprechendes Fokussieren erforderlich. Insgesamt sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.

I haven't used these it the woods yet but have tested them from my balcony to over look the lake and neighbourhood. I find them clear, they have a good quality feel to them and work just great...I will see if they fog up once the cooler weather comes. So far I am very pleased with them.

This is my first purchase of Leupold binoculars. I purchased the Alpine HD BX-2 8x42. My first impression when I brought the binoculars to my eyes was WOW!! Very clear, very bright and a very sharp image. The binoculars have a very solid and quality feel. Finish and color look great. Very impressed by the quality and sharpness of the Leupold lenses. The adjustments are very smooth and solid. It is a bit on the heavy side, but absolutely not a deal breaker. Extremely happy and satisfied.

The product is excellent.