Steiner Military-Marine 8x30 Binoculars – Professional Grade High-Contrast Optics with Sports-Auto-Focus, Floating Prism Shock Absorption, and Heritage Warranty

These things are worth every penny. Chrystal clear image and very good color without much in the way of chromatic aberration. The “Auto Focus” is a bit of a misnomer as you do have to manually adjust the focus on each eye, but this allows you to set them to different focal depths and not need to mess with them much within that range of distances. It sort of tricks your brain into making the image mostly in focus within the set ranges. It’s very intuitive and easy to set on the fly. The objective lease covers seal very securely but you won’t have to wrestle them loose, and they’re captive so you can just pop them loose and they’ll hang on to the binoculars out of the way without interfering with your view. Rear caps are one piece and not the most secure, but that can be remedied with a ranger band or elastic hair tie across the bridge and they’ll be fine. Comes with a pretty awesome desert camo padded soft case and tan neck strap as well. Overall 10/10 they feel rugged and well made. Super functional and you won’t feel like you are at a loss of value.

I upgraded my gear from a Nikon 9X25CF and bought the Steiner 8X30 Military-Marine. I needed binoculars that could focus on fast moving objects without constantly having to adjust the center-focus-wheel. I am impressed with the auto-focus feature which works great from 20yard to infinity. If you're trying to observe objects that are closer than 20 yards, then these binoculars are not for you. The optics are bright and clear over the entire field of view. I take them out for hunting, camping, boating, hiking, target shooting, beach and travel. Built to military specs, they are tough and excellent in all environments and climates. There is plenty of eye-relief and the cups roll back to accommodate those who wear glasses. You get what you pay for. Highly recommend.

We used these binoculars in the Marine Corps and after I got out as a park ranger. I just needed a small, compact binocular that can see for a mile easily day or night. Even at night looking at the stars the brightness is incredible. Tracking satellites overhead is fun.

This review will mostly be for folks that wear glasses. These are marketed as having eye relief to allow use by folks who wear glasses, 20mm according to google. You have to fold the rubber cups around the eye pieces but if you do they can work for us. The experience could be better though as it often feels like you spend a lot of time "searching" for a good view through the binoculars, even after you get them adjusted. I am nearsighted with one eye a fair bit worse than the other, so it may be a me problem. They are usable though and even more so if you can sit with your elbows on your knees. The adjustments all have a nice friction to them that seems to hold everything in place and are marked so you can return them to your settings if you let someone else use them. I think the magnification / fov is perfect if you are looking for something to use in the woods for hunting, bird watching, or for general use. If you are getting them with the idea of looking at targets at 100 yards and farther, I would go with something with a higher magnification. The case and strap that come with them are very cheap but the binoculars themselves feel solid. I would recommend them without hesitation. If you are looking for alternatives, Meopta also made some that I considered but were a bit more costly.

8x30 Had one for about 40 years and loved it. Was good till it fell and broke the front ocular off on one side. No I replaced it with a new one here and can‘t hold back my joy. Had to write this review. As a surprise, it came with a little carrying bag in camouflage design. Since it is new it is much clearer than my old one. Brilliant. I‘m sure it will be with me for a nother 40🙄. Totally recommend these Steiner Glasses.

Very nice binoculars! Once set to your particular vision settings nothing else has to be done as it's all automatic.

Well They're Steiner's & that says it All! You can't go wrong with these! I brought these for my Daughter, & can't wait to hear her Surprise! These are just Clear as can be, even at Dusk you'll get a Crisp View! Light to carry around. I'll be buying at least 2 more as Gifts. I also own a pair of 7x50 Steiner's. Remember You get what you pay for, and for me that means Steiner. Update 4-7-20: I just received a second pair of the 8x30's. These are Really Good Folks! Get a Pair you won't be Sorry! They make Great Gifts!

I had these binoculars for work before retiring. Had to have a pair of my own. Crystal clear and infinite focus. Best you can buy!!

For those looking for a mid-size porro prism binocular, this one is for you. Although it is classified as a military marine binocular it can be used for general purposes. Stylish and very well made. Easy to carry around because of its light weight and to further add to its credential, it has fixed focus lens which mean that you just have to focus once on the left and right diopters and you are good to go. Its clarity and brightness is amazing. Although it will hurt your pocket a bit, wait for the price to drop and then snatch it.

I am not sure if these are actually made in Germany. Nowhere on the binocs says they are. But the interviews online with the Steiner company people say these are all "from Germany"... whatever the case, these work well. I love that I do not need to constantly adjust the focus. It is perfect for hunting / scanning. Pucture is crisp and bright as well.

ミリタリーマニアですが憧れのシュタイナーを手に出来て大満足です。以前はT社の軍事用モデルを長年使用していました。それも良く見えるのですがやっぱりこれは良いです。以前は大変高価でしたがセカンドエディションの登場で少し安く買えるようです。性能は視野も広く明るく良く見えますし文句は無いです。独特な形状のボディも頼もしくガッチリしてますが見た目に反して軽量です。デザートパターンの可愛いファスナーケースが付いているのも御愛嬌です。 持って出掛けたくなりますよ。迷ってる方は是非。

Vengo de unos buschnell 7X35 falcón series y la verdad mis buschnell del año pasado se defienden bien de esta bestia military⭐ marine ya hablando de los steiner se nota mucho la alta ingeniería alemána de grado militar pero en está que es la versión civil son muy, muy livianos y prácticos se ven sólidos los compré para cuando los ocupe en el trabajo en búsqueda de personas perdidas en el desierto muy contento con mi compra, tenían buen precio 3,910 pesos MX lo único que no me gustó es lo difícil de hacer entrar la correa atravez del ojal por eso le doy cuatro estrellas. el aparato está echo en CHINA no en Alemania

Schnelle Lieferung,habe einige gute Ferngläser,Vortex10x42,Steiner 10x42,Nikon Pro staff,aber dieses 8x30 ist mein persönlicher,absoluter Hit,scharf,leicht,Autofocus,genial!!!macht Riesenspass!!!!...nur das Einfädeln vom Gurt am Glas war etwas Fuddelig...