Telescope Reviews: Steiner 25 x 80s

Has anyone ever tried the Steiner 25 x 80 binos ?

From the reports of others who know more about binoculars than I ever will , I'm not particularly taken by Steiner binoculars per se ,

BUT, in theory at least, 25 x 80 is the kind of specification that for me would seem to have much going for it for a astro -bino.

That is to say ,

1. Minimal but JUST about acceptable exit -pupil.

2. Respectable light -gathering ability at 80mm WITHOUT being TOO heavy or bulky for use on a Manfrotto / Bogen 055B tripod with 501 head.

3. At 25x ,a magnification I use a lot with my 102mm scope, considerably more potential than 15x , 16x or even 20x , and the power at which for example , I find the likes of discernment of Saturn's rings , resolution of the 4th trapezium star in M42, the positive splitting of several "double stars" and greater detail of moon surface to be within more comfortable reach.

The TFOV of the Steiner 25x compares favourably to that of the Pentax 20 x 60 , and the model is described as being waterproof and fogproof with Bak 4 prisms.

So at least on paper , this would seem to be at least "Interesting"

So , I repeat , has ANYONE ever tried these ?

Although it is probably doubtful that many , if indeed ANY members actually have tried this particular model , a wider question I have is " Does anyone agree that 25 x 80 sounds like a useful specification ? "

Clear skies -- Kenny.

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If everyone is thinking the same thing , no-one is thinking - General George S.Patton

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