The 10x has a listed 16 mm of eye relief so they are more usable. For $45 it seems like a no-brainer.
I may order the 8x's.
http://www.amazon.com/Alpen-10x25-a...6717579&sr=8-52
Man I love a good deal. I still have it in my head that I want some knock around compacts that I will never worry about breaking, almost always be willing to take along anywhere but still have decent optical quality. I'd still like to own a 10x bin also for a few special occasions like looking at seals out on the rookeries at the ocean or something where I need to reach out a little more.
These bins are dirt cheap compared to most of the others out there. But what is hard to believe is when you look at the FOV on the 10x and then realize that the 8x is a whopping 430 ft. That seems unheard of in a reverse porro compact and on top of that they are water proof, fog proof and weigh 11oz. All the reviews seem to be saying the optical quality is up to the Olympus etc. All that for $46 bucks?????
I know next to nothing about this company but have seen them mentioned here. Can anyone explain how the stats on these can be so good and the price so low? Has anyone here used a pair?
I'm having trouble resisting.
Maybe not. I'd be tempted on these. Reverse porros at that price will be better than roofs. I'd never personally bite on 10x of any quality at that size, but the 8x look pretty decent. Besides if you don't like them you won't be out much.
The only kicker on the 8x version is the eye relief....10 mm. For some it wouldn't be an issue but if you wear glasses.....
The 10x has a listed 16 mm of eye relief so they are more usable. For $45 it seems like a no-brainer.
I may order the 8x's.