Barska Blackhawk 42mm Binoculars – Waterproof Fogproof, BAK-4 Prism, Multi-Coated Optics, Rugged Rubber Armor, for Hunting, Bird Watching & Outdoor Use

A little on the heavy side but worked well!

I bought these 10x42 roof prisms to keep in the truck for work. The twist retractable eye cups are perfect. The exit pupil is quite large and without my glasses the field of view is great. With glasses and the cups turned in the down position I do have a little difficulty holding them in the exact spot where bifocals work but once I find the spot there's no problem. The focus knob is smooth and firm but the ocular adjustment for correction is a bit difficult to turn, however once you set it you don't have to worry about it getting bumped out of mis-adjustment. The outside rubber finish is very grippy and overall the the unit is what I would describe as tight, not loose or flimsy. The carry case is sufficient, being heavy rip stop black nylon with an included zip pouch in the flap for the snap on objective side lens caps. The single rubber molded ocular cap which can be attached to the rather flimsy neck strap (which I may discard for a better strap) is great when you just stand them up. The weight is a bit less, in ounces, compared to a pair of 10x60 porro prisms I also own, which is a plus. These are not Leica or high end binoculars from the lens quality standpoint but for the price and the build I am very pleased. At 300 yards in low evening light they're sufficient. In bright sunlight at that distance their great. Would be ideal for sporting events. At 100 yards it's crisp and clear. Once adjusted, color, parallax and crispness are fabulous at 100 yards.

This is a great set of binoculars. I have used ones way more costly than these and I can tell you that this pair is just as good as any others. A pleasure to use, easy to adjust and operate, comes with a nice carry case and a strap for both the case and the binoculars, as well as a lens cleaning cloth, a nice touch, that can be stored in the mesh pocket of the carry case. Comes with lens guards to put in place when not using and they are anti-fogging lenses...which do NOT work well when coming out of an air-conditioned house into the high humidity outdoors, but after they adjust, they will not fog up again, at least in my experience.

They're bigger than they look in the picture. Would help to find the size specs listed and measure that out to imagine them.I find them a good size that will be fairly utilitarian for most uses. I plan to take them mostly on hiking trips to view landscapes, do some birding, and also some sports games from the nosebleeds. It is sealed, nitrogen purged, fogproof/waterproof so I expect them to hold up in bad weather.They're also heavier than they look. They feel really rugged encased in the grippy textured rubber. They ought to take a beating.The optics are fantastic. Everything is bright and clear and the zoom brings pretty distant signs into readable view.Only two negatives I found were that the rubber eye caps for the back of the binoculars have no realistic way of attaching. They're just sort of there, like they're going to fall off. Keeping these in their case should prevent them from falling off. Secondly, being used to SLR lens caps and how exactly/snugly they fit, it's a similar story to the lens caps on the front of these binoculars in that they don't snap on with authority. I doubt they'll come off, but they don't feel as secure as they should.Overall I am very happy and do recommend them. They're pretty sick.

I bought these for hunting and very clear vision, great vision,only downfall is they didn't collect enough light going into the evening hours before dusk and that's very important when hunting.

OK for the price

My husband really likes these binoculars for hunting they are so lightweight and very clear to look thru. Very easy to adjust to your eyes.

I'm very impressed with these. They are heavy duty and rugged. Took very little adjusting to see through them clearly right out of the box. They also come with a soft storage case and two sets of straps, one for the binos and one of the case. The binos also include cover for both the front lens and rear lens. Another good quality product from Barska.**Update, the product has been used very few times. It turns out that one of the lenses popped out just as it did with other users here. I've taken them with me a few times on vacation and they are barely used. I am surprised that they broke so easily. Not recommended.

It has a solid feel with reasonably good optic but for me the eye piece does not fit well because I experienced some vignetting (more a personal issue).

The eye cups are kind of flimsy and one has cracked... but that was from dropping them in the park, so definitely my own fault. But that eye cup is especially hard to adjust now. Otherwise this is my second pair of binoculars so this won't be a super comprehensive review, but they are an excellent upgrade from your first pair (if you're like me then your first pair was like $40) - everything is easy to adjust, the image is very crisp and clear and I can finally identify birds from large distances haha, also able to sit and observe behaviour from long distances. You will want to buy or make a new strap for these, however, the one that comes with these is thin and will dig into your neck after just a couple hours of birding. Especially if you go on long hikes you definitely need a new strap right away.Tl;dr: if you are a beginner birder like me you will be thrilled with these, someone with more experience may have more to say about them

Nice set of binoculars. Very clear and easy on the eyes. Does not strain your eyes like other brands. The only reason it did not get 5/5 stars is because these are fairly heavy. Although they are heavy, they have a solid, safe feel to them. I'm not overly concerned about dropping them in error. Zoom is great but not fantastic. I also didn't pay very much for them considering and I am not going to use them on a regular basis. I am am picky individual but very happy with this purchase. I also checked out the company website and it was cheaper to buy it on amazon.

Not the clearest glass but pretty good. eye relief is ok can be finnicky when it comes to getting clear focus, need to be set just right on my face. Good for up close birding IMO

Very clear view with great magnification. Focusing is smooth. Twist eye cups work well. Wish the large end caps were fastened with rubber strap. Overall they are a great pair of binoculars for the price. Grip is nice and I like the camo colour.