These are an example where Opticron has pretty much done everything right:
Specification:
Field of view: 140m
Minimum Focus: 1.5m
Eye Relief: 17mm
Interpupillary Distance: 56-74mm
Height x Width: 128 x 122mm
Weight: 609g
They have a great 8 deg field of view that's sharp across about 90% of the view and a close focus to 1.5m. It's got good eye relief, a relaxed view and quality optics with minimal chromatic aberration and is sharp. So what's not to like? For me not a lot, though I guess they are relatively heavy for an 8x32 these days at 609g and that seems to be what has put people off and caused Opticron to discontinue it. The Traveller BGA ED 8x32 seems to have replaced it and is a great binocular. However, I think the 8x32 Verano has a lot going for it. Now that it's discontinued you can pick up ex-demo copies on ebay for around £250 (down from £399 rrp). That added weight gives you a nice steady view free of little shakes and with the wide FOV it's very immersive. I think it's a really great all rounder and when using it you get a sense that it was built for quality of view not minimizing weight like some of the more modern 8x30/8x32 binoculars.
Specification:
Field of view: 140m
Minimum Focus: 1.5m
Eye Relief: 17mm
Interpupillary Distance: 56-74mm
Height x Width: 128 x 122mm
Weight: 609g
They have a great 8 deg field of view that's sharp across about 90% of the view and a close focus to 1.5m. It's got good eye relief, a relaxed view and quality optics with minimal chromatic aberration and is sharp. So what's not to like? For me not a lot, though I guess they are relatively heavy for an 8x32 these days at 609g and that seems to be what has put people off and caused Opticron to discontinue it. The Traveller BGA ED 8x32 seems to have replaced it and is a great binocular. However, I think the 8x32 Verano has a lot going for it. Now that it's discontinued you can pick up ex-demo copies on ebay for around £250 (down from £399 rrp). That added weight gives you a nice steady view free of little shakes and with the wide FOV it's very immersive. I think it's a really great all rounder and when using it you get a sense that it was built for quality of view not minimizing weight like some of the more modern 8x30/8x32 binoculars.