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$109.98
Binoculars, Case, Neck Strap, Cleaning Cloth, Objective Lens Covers, Eyepiece Cover
An excellent all-weather binocular.
Premium performance in a new, smaller package.
Performance counts. And when you need premium optical performance without extra bulk, you'll want to choose Zhumell 8x42 Short-Barrel Waterproof Binoculars. Their small size and sharp optical clarity make them one of the best binocular values available. Period.
Birders, butterfly watchers, and hunters will especially appreciate these small wonders. They can quickly shift from long focus to short, and give clear views of objects as near as 6.5 feet. You'll get wildlife views so detailed you'd almost think you're viewing with a microscope. Truly, the new 8x42 Short-Barrel Waterproof is one powerful, versatile instrument.
More high-performance features
Zhumell 8x42 Short-Barrel Waterproof Binoculars are even covered by a 25-Year, "No-Fault" Warranty. That means you'll get a quarter-century of high performance from each and every pair. Guaranteed!
Weight
24 oz.
Size
Full Size Binoculars
Eye Relief
17.9
Waterproof
Yes
Features
Waterproof
Magnification
8 X
Brand
Zhumell
Dimensions (in)
5 x 5.25
Objective Lens Diameter
42 mm
Field of View at 1000 Yards
367 ft
Angular Field of View
7 Degrees
Exit Pupil
5.2 mm
Focus Type
Center Focus
Close Focusing Distance
6.5 ft
Tripod Adaptable
Yes
Binoculars Series
Zhumell Short Barrel Binoculars
Lens Coating
Fully Multi-Coated
Prism Type
Roof Prism Binoculars
Prism Glass
BaK-4
Eyecups
Twist-Up
Interpupillary Distance
56mm-72mm
Twilight Factor
18.3
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 148 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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Most Liked Positive Review
Unbelievable!
Look, at 70 bucks, you're not gonna find a better pair of binos. I compared these to a set of Steiners (albeit, w/26mm obj. lenses) and the image was better--...Read complete review
Look, at 70 bucks, you're not gonna find a better pair of binos. I compared these to a set of Steiners (albeit, w/26mm obj. lenses) and the image was better--crisp, bright, edge-to-edge, absolutely spot-on color and contrast with no fringing in daylight. The exit pupil is a hefty 5.2mm so you get none of the barrel shadowing typical with smaller exits. Eye relief is 17mm; could be better, but it's good enough. And I have the smallest pupil distance on anyone I know (yeah, freak of nature), and these bad boys close up enough for me to center the image--my roof-prism Bushnells wouldn't. You can tripod mount these as well as it has the 1/4 inch 20tpi standard thread on the front hinge. Funny, they don't mention that in their ad. You'll need a thin adapter, though, as the barrels squeeze together pretty tight. For hiking and birding you'll want these 8x (skip the 10x--too much of a good thing, and in the woods, pretty much useless anyway) since they give you more light, wider views, more eye relief, and better image. One last word: I had occasion to talk with customer service about a small glitch--there was a REAL person on the line after the third ring, he was helpful and courteous, and I got the problem staightened out with one call--that's gotta be worth somethin'.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Inadequate
I am returning these binoculars. I purchased as a pair of no-worry, inexpensive, semi-compact binoculars for travel/birding, but the optics are inadequate, even for the price. They *are* inexpensive, compact...Read complete review
I am returning these binoculars. I purchased as a pair of no-worry, inexpensive, semi-compact binoculars for travel/birding, but the optics are inadequate, even for the price. They *are* inexpensive, compact, light, and feel ok in the hand. I would not recommend for birding, but they might be OK for bright fast-action recreation like watching football.
The view is dim, not sharp no matter how much you play with the focus, has poor color fidelity (wood decking looks purple-grey, not redwood-color; foliage looks significantly greyer), and has clear pincushion effect (distortion at edges) and fringing /color aberration. The focus knob is not quick to focus.
If you know much about optics or are particular and visually-perceptive, don't get these binocs...you will be disappointed. Slightly more expensive models on the market are incomparably brighter, sharper, and easier to focus.
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I bought these for my wife, as an early Mother's Day gift. She was going on a kayak/wildlife observation trip down the Colorado River. She loved them!
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Product is just great. Very pleased with size, weight and performance.
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I am looking forward to using my binoculars for concerts and bird watching.
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I am very pleased with the excellent quality of Zhumell 8X42 Short Barrel Binoculars. My husband has a pair of Leupolds and he wants to trade with me!! Great for viewing wildlife! Very pleased with the price and quality. Super fast shipping too!
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Clumsy brain check on vacation caused me to have to return them for warranty. Great service and I now have a new pair.
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Q1: What is the eye relief number for these?
A: The eye relief is 19.5mm.
Q2: Which is easier to keep still while viewing 8x or 10x?
A: The 8x would be easiest to keep still while viewing, due to its lower magnification.
Q3: Would these be good for bird watching?
A: These would be excellent for bird watching, they are the recommended size, fully multi-coated and they have a close focus distance of 6.5ft.
Q4: What's prism type for Zhumell 8x42 short barrel binoculars?
A: They use Roof Prisms in these binoculars.
Q5: What's the difference between multi coated lenses and phase coated?
A: Multi coated optics enhance the color clarity and light transmission of what you are viewing. Phase coated optics enhance light transmission and also reduce and correct the chromatic aberration you can see around the edges of the lens.
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