I'm thinking of buying the Opticron Verano 8x32, though I haven't managed to find a pair to try. But when I was trying out high-end binoculars recently (well, when they don't have the ones you're after, you don't want to just go away without trying any) and was really impressed by the Zeiss T*FLs, the man in the shop said their brilliant performance was due to their aspherical lenses. And since I noticed that the next model up from the Verano, the Imagic Oasis has "Aspheric eyepiece lens design," I wondered if they would be worth the extra weight and money. I expect they're better, of course, but is there a difference in class?
Michael.
[QUOTE=MacGee]I'm thinking of buying the Opticron Verano 8x32, though I haven't managed to find a pair to try. But when I was trying out high-end binoculars recently (well, when they don't have the ones you're after, you don't want to just go away without trying any) and was really impressed by the Zeiss T*FLs, the man in the shop said their brilliant performance was due to their aspherical lenses. And since I noticed that the next model up from the Verano, the Imagic Oasis has "Aspheric eyepiece lens design," I wondered if they would be worth the extra weight and money. I expect they're better, of course, but is there a difference in class?
Michael.[/QUOTE]
Have a look thru them if you can't tell the difference then they are no better ! The man in the shop might or might not be helpful, depends on the man but you will be using the binoculars not him . I have never heard that FL's are so good "because they have aspherical lenses" and think he is talking thru his hat.
try out the opticron HR WP 8X42 model..£199
Its a truly waterproof porro prism with internal focusing,I recently owned these but sold them because they have a relatively slow focus,everything else about them however was spot on,beautiful image.
i've always been impressed with the veranos when ever i've tried a pair,however competition is fierce at this price level and there are many
options to choose from,nikon..bushnell..minox..swift etc.
best of luck which ever you choose
matt