AlanFrench
Well-known member
I am a huge fan of the Canon IS binoculars and have been using the 12x36 IS IIs for years as my main birding glass. The stable view at 12x provides better views and easier IDs at longer distances.
However, I've had two issues with them and with my 15x50s. The eye relief is marginal, I can barely see the entire field with my glasses on, and the close focus is very poor.
With its three new models Canon has nicely improved the close focus. Unfortunately, the eye relief has not been improved. Not wearing my glasses is simply not an option and most major binocular companies recognize that a good segment of their market wear glasses and have much better eye relief.
The lack of improved eye relief is a major disappointment. Other binoculars I own have great eye relief and prove more comfortable to use.
Clear skies, Alan
However, I've had two issues with them and with my 15x50s. The eye relief is marginal, I can barely see the entire field with my glasses on, and the close focus is very poor.
With its three new models Canon has nicely improved the close focus. Unfortunately, the eye relief has not been improved. Not wearing my glasses is simply not an option and most major binocular companies recognize that a good segment of their market wear glasses and have much better eye relief.
The lack of improved eye relief is a major disappointment. Other binoculars I own have great eye relief and prove more comfortable to use.
Clear skies, Alan