Cameras and Lenses

Is ED Material in Binoculars All Hype?

I had a chance last week to talk to an optical designer who specializes in very high end optics about ED material in binoculars. I asked if there was any advantage to using ED material in a low power (7 to 10x) binocular. His response was an unequivocal "No."

I notice that more and more companies are advertising ED binoculars, but am increasingly convinced they are responding to perception rather than reality.

Clear skies, Alan

Alan,

I examined the Audubon 8.5x44 ED in a shop and saw no reason to purchase it. The colors did not appear special.

Happy bird watching and clear skies,
Arthur Pinewood

[QUOTE=AlanFrench]I had a chance last week to talk to an optical designer who specializes in very high end optics about ED material in binoculars. I asked if there was any advantage to using ED material in a low power (7 to 10x) binocular. His response was an unequivocal "No."

I notice that more and more companies are advertising ED binoculars, but am increasingly convinced they are responding to perception rather than reality.

Clear skies, Alan[/QUOTE]

Alan,

In marketing, perception is reality. Thankfully, you and I enjoy the consistently agreeable opinions of fellow BF'ers that guide us, unerringly, in our decision-making processes.

John

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