Pentax DCF SP 8x32 Binocular Review

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(More customer reviews)My Pentax DCF SP 8x32 binoculars were purchased 3 years ago for squeezing in birding while on business trips. Over time, I began to carry them in favor of my other binoculars due to their great optics, close focus (for butterflies) and refined focus. These binoculars have not been coddled, having endured punishing hikes in extremes of weather. In comparison to Zeiss Victory FL 8x42 bins, the Pentax came a tad short in brightness, but otherwise, I can detect little difference, except the extra $2000 list price. One reviewer complained of chromatic aberration in some light settings. Since I have never experienced that condition with my Pentax bins, even when trying to force the problem, I believe his may be slightly out of alignment.

If there's any criticism of the DCF SPs, it would be a middling depth of field. This shortcoming is mitigated by the SPs smooth focusing and not special to these binoculars. My 20 year old Nikon
8X porros set a bar in this area that no 8X roof has approached.

Great durability, excellent optics, light weight and compact, the Pentax SPs provide a combination hard, to beat at a reasonable cost. You may be able to buy a better in this price range, but you're more likely to purchase an lesser binocular.

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Product Description:

Hybrid aspherical lens element give edge to edge sharpness in any lighting condition
Scratch resistant coating on exposed lens elements prevents damage caused by dirt or grit
High-resolution phase-coated roof prisms provide more contrast and sharpness
Extra-short minimum focus distance allows the smallest details to be seen on close in objects
Locking diopter ring allows the binoculars to be handled roughly without needing to be readjusted with each use
Helicoid eyepiece ring with four click stops give the most comfortable eye relief
Lightweight Magnesium-alloy construction make these binoculars extremely durable
Nitrogen-filled waterproof (JIS Class 6) construction allow these binoculars to be used in the most extreme weather conditions and be submerged to 1 meter
Inner-focus optical design adds to the durability
Fully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission and color quality
Long eye-relief for viewing with or without glasses
Worry-Free Warranty

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