Optolyth Touring info required (1 Viewer)

Torview

Well-known member

• Oct 27, 2013

• #1

Recently picked up an immaculate 10x40 pair of these.

I was mostly attracted to the fov which is very good for a 10x roof.

I`d be pleased to get any info or views on this one from those with current, past experience.

John.

 

Simon S

Well-known member

• Oct 27, 2013

• #2

Is this a roof? I jad a pair and although not phase coated gave a reasonable view.

 

Torview

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• Oct 27, 2013

• #3

Simon S said:

Is this a roof? I jad a pair and although not phase coated gave a reasonable view.

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Yes a roof, sorry should have clarified that. I`m quite intrigued by the fov, its very nearly the same as my 8x32SE, thats to say objects at the extreme left and right edge are just visible with the Touring.

 

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Gijs van Ginkel

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• Oct 28, 2013

• #4

Torview,
Optolyth has made 3 modles of Touring roof (Schmidt-Pechan) binoculars:
-1- 8x32 BGA 590 gr, FOV 135m/1000m, 12 lenses
-2- 10x40bga, 690 gr, FOV 115 m/1000m, 12 lenses
-3- 7x42 BGA, 820 gr, FOV 140m/1000m, 14 lenses.
The flyer I have does not say anything about phase correction coating, while it is explicitly mentioned for the Optolyth Royal roof prism binoculars with Abbe-König prisms.
Gijs

 

Torview

Well-known member

• Oct 29, 2013

• #5

Thanks Gijs,

So the fov on the 10x40 I make around 6.5*, not bad for an older model, optically its a pleasant surprise, very usable still I feel.

John.