Introduction

According to Steiner: The Steiner New Wildlife 10x26 Binoculars that come with a Case are the Perfect Companion for Hiking or Backpack Tours.

This Popular Pocket-Binocular is big on performance, yet small enough to fit in your pocket: Light weight and compact handling, yet big on performance with high-quality optical features. Nowhere is this principle better demonstrated than in the new Wildlife 10x26, that has been completely optimized.

The High-Contrast-Optics deliver a bright, sharp, contrasted image. This is consistent across the full field of view, the image retaining its sharpness to the very edges. The Fast-Close-Focus helps you pinpoint your targets faster than ever and guarantees easy handling.

They have been designed with a non-slip grip, high-comfort rubber armoring that is both quiet and in a non-reflective earthtone colour that makes them almost invisible to wildlife. Under the armor lies an extra-rugged Makrolon fiber reinforced polycarbonate body.

The perfect symbiosis of crystal clear images with excellent definition and rugged design makes the Wildlife 10x26 the perfect outdoor binocular for mountain hiking and trekking.

The eyecups offer optimum shielding from side light, made of soft, smooth silicone that is kind to the skin. The eyecups can be completely folded down, so allowing you to use the entire field of view if you wear glasses

The Safari Guide Opinion

These are smaller as well as cheaper than the Steiner 10.5x28 Wildlife Pro binoculars and yet only have a slightly smaller magnification. I have also owned and used a pair of these and rate them very highly.

I think the best feature for me was their size, they can easily fit into the top pocket of your shirt, meaning that I could take them on a walking safari and not have to leave my camera behind.

Like all the Wildlife binoculars from Steiner, they have a tough hard rubber armour that not only feels solid and comfortable to hold, but it protects them very well from any day to day knocks that are bound to happen.

Price

Considering their build and optical quality, in my opinion these are probably one of the best value for money compact binoculars out there.

Quality

Steiner is a quality German brand and these are quality compact binoculars.

Robust

Easily tough enough for outdoor use and perfect for traveling with. They also come with a great protective case will fit easily into your luggage. I have traveled and used my pair often, dropped them a few times and they have never given me any problems.

Size

Compact enough for for fitting into your hand luggage and more importantly for taking with you an that walking safari without having to leave your camera behind!

Main Features

• Objective lens diameter:26 mm
• Magnification:10x
• Weight: 340 g
• Width: 112 mm
• Height: 137 mm
• Depth: 45 mm
• Exit Pupil: 2.6 mm
• Luminosity: 7
• Twilight Factor: 16.1
• Field of view at 1000m: 95 m
• Close Focus Range: 2m
• Water pressure proof: Yes
• Bag: Yes

Exit Pupil: A great magnification (10x), with an objective lens diameter of 26mm, still gives you an adequate exit pupil size of 2.6, which is fine for all but the very poorest light conditions. (read more on exit pupil) 

Eye relief: They have 13 mm of eye relief, which is not what you would call long eye relief, but should be enough for most people. Eyeglass wearers who want to (or have to) use their binoculars with their glasses may consider getting binoculars with a longer eye relief. (Read more on eye relief and eyeglasses here)

Cost & Where to Buy

UK Shoppers Buy in the UK:	US Shoppers Buy in the USA:
Steiner 10x26 Binoculars on Amazon.co.uk	Steiner 10x26 Binoculars on Amazon.com

 

Conclusion

For my money these make the perfect compact safari binoculars. They are tough, compact, with a good magnification and yet still provide excellent image quality. All this at what I believe to be a great price. Highly Recommended.

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