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Pros

Binoculars have good clarity and are compact and well built. X magnification is needed to get the best view. If you are a amateur bird spotter these would do very well.

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Quality


Optics are very clear and they feel well built.


I usually throw things in my bag and head off so i need something durable and the build quality on these seem like they will do...  Read More


As mentioned in my review of the 8-16x40s, i think the neck strap should be of higher quality and this model also suffers from ...  Read More


Anything beyond 10 to 12x magnification really needs monopod or tripod to steady the view.

Price


Really impressed with these considering their price.


If you are looking for a pair of good value premium binoculars at a budget price i highly recommend considering these.


Before purchasing i watched a review on youtube, where they stated that these binoculars give you 95% of ones costing £1k or more.


The olympus '8x40 s' pair of binoculars are ideal if you have a budget of under £100 (rrp: £99.

Packaging/appearance


They come with a padded carry bag and four lens protectors to make sure it stays in great condition.


- inside the box, you will find:• 8x40 s model binoculars.


The box comes with a bag, strap, instructions and of course the binoculars with four caps to protect the glassthe binoculars ar...  Read More

Competitiveness


I am blassed to have available to use a few of the s series binoculars and they are all exceptional compares to my other sub £3...  Read More


I've used these and the 10x50 version and i must say that compared to the leica ultravid 8x42 these are still very good - at 1/...  Read More


I took a chance on buying these binoculars as wanted a better pair than i already own in a different brand.


As with the other model i own: the tripod attachment screw thread is located behind the olympus branded cap.

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  • Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 16005.
  • Previous analysis of this listing was an C grade.
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  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 34.1% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 517 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 15 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They arrive with a cloth carrying case and would benefit for a more sturdy case


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Even though i read reviews before purchasing any item i never post a review afterwards


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    However and due to my satisfaction it has prompted me to post a response


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Before purchasing i watched a review on youtube where they stated that these binoculars give you 95 of ones costing £1k or more


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    After having cheap binoculars over the years and wanting to improve the experience of watching the local wildlife i decided to buy the 8x40 versions of these binoculars after reading various positive reviews


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I already have a pair of decent 10x21 compact travel binos but wanted good optics and light gathering capability for a resonable price


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They apparently arent waterproof so probably not optimum for allweather winter birding during cold weather if used outside then brought inside may be prone to condensation if not handled correctly to avoid this


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The eyepiece lenses are approx 1819mm in diameter and i have actually used the binos as an impromptu telephoto lens for my mobile phone

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