Recommend me a good binocular, maybe best in this category (2 Viewers)

[binolover]

I want to buy good reverse porro 8x25 because I don’t have any reverse porro yet. Here is a list of possible candidates available in 2025:

Pentax 8x25 dimensions 115 x 110 x 56 fov 6.2 weight 300g
Pentax 8x25 WP dimensions 116 x 110 x 69 fov 6.2 weight 350g
Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 dimensions 100 x 116 x 56 fov 6.3 weight 355g
Nikon Travelite IV 8x25 dimensions 110 x 118 x 54 fov 5.6 weight 270g
Kite Optics 8x25 dimensions 101 x 94 fov 6 weight 280g
Vixen Arena Sports M 8x25 dimensions 101 x 116 x 50 fov 6 weight 290g
Vixen SW 8x25 WP dimensions 107 x 114 x 54 fov 9.4 weight 333g
Vortex Vanquish 8x26 dimensions 119x111 fov 6.7 weight 360g
Leupold Rogue 8x25 dimensions 109 fov 6.4 weight 360g

Please recommend me a good reverse porro with good optics, easy on eye and that fits in a large pocket.

 

[Dennis Mau]

The Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 is the best reverse porro on your list IMO. I had several of those reverse porro binoculars on your list including the Vortex Vanquish and I definitely preferred the Nikon.

 

[binolover]

The Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 is the best reverse porro on your list IMO. I had several of those reverse porro binoculars on your list including the Vortex Vanquish and I definitely preferred the Nikon.

Thank you. Nikon seems pretty good.
How about the Vixen SW 8x25 WP? Is super wide angle and it has a huge 9.4 fov.

 

[Dennis Mau]

Thank you. Nikon seems pretty good.
How about the Vixen SW 8x25 WP? Is super wide angle and it has a huge 9.4 fov.

I have never tried the Vixen, but it looks interesting with the 9.4 degree FOV. It would be good for concerts and theater with the huge FOV. I could not find any reviews on it either. I wonder if the edges have a lot of fall off and if it is glare prone with that wide of a FOV like the Kowa 6.5 x32 BD II XD. I personally hate too much fall off at the edges. You could try it and return it if you don't like it. It is quite a bit more expensive than your other choices at almost $300.00 also.

 

[binolover]

I wonder if the edges have a lot of fall off and if it is glare prone with that wide of a FOV like the Kowa 6.5 x32 BD II XD.

Me I wonder if with such huge fov it doesn’t lose its sharpness because I think is usually a trade-off between fov and sharpness. I think is hard to make a binocular that can do both well.
In Europe its price is twice the price of Nikon Travelite EX, here the Nikon 8x25 is 149 euro.

 

[Dennis Mau]

Me I wonder if with such huge fov it doesn’t lose its sharpness because I think is usually a trade-off between fov and sharpness. I think is hard to make a binocular that can do both well.
In Europe its price is twice the price of Nikon Travelite EX, here the Nikon 8x25 is 149 euro.

I bought a pair of the Vixen 8x25 SW and when I get them I will let you know if they are any good. They are waterproof, which is nice in a reverse porro. They look very interesting!

Vixen Binoculars SW 8x25 WP

Vixen SW-Series - Super-Wide Angle binocularsEnjoy a unique viewing experience from the super wide angle of view! - Vixen's SW series combines a super-wide angle with long eye r...

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[tenex]

Given its FOV, it would be interesting to compare this Vixen with Nikon E II 8x30. I thought Canip had reviewed it, but that turns out to have been a cheaper 6x18.

(Is Nikon Prostaff 8x25 actually known as "Travelite EX" in some countries? That would be confusing.)

 

[binolover]

Is Nikon Prostaff 8x25 actually known as "Travelite EX" in some countries?

The waterproof version of Nikon Travelite is named in US as Nikon Prostaff ATB (from All-Terrain Binocular) and in Europe as Nikon Travelite EX (from Extreme Weather), but are the same binoculars sold under different names. Are not just roughed and waterproofed but of better quality as both have the fov way larger than the regular Travelite.

 

[Dennis Mau]

Given its FOV, it would be interesting to compare this Vixen with Nikon E II 8x30. I thought Canip had reviewed it, but that turns out to have been a cheaper 6x18.

(Is Nikon Prostaff 8x25 actually known as "Travelite EX" in some countries? That would be confusing.)

That would be interesting. They both have a huge FOV, and they are both essentially porros. The E II 8x30 is pretty stiff competition and has a 5mm aperture advantage, though! I have the Vixen on the way. It should be interesting.

 

[Dennis Mau]

Here is a description of the Vixen 8x25 SW wide angle reverse porro binoculars. They sound interesting. I get them Friday.

"[Ultra wide angle x high eye point for a unique and moving experience! ] Previous "ultra wide-angle binoculars" had a short eye relief (distance between the eyes and the lens), making them difficult to see through compared to non-wide-angle binoculars. ``We want you to enjoy ultra-wide-angle viewing more comfortably.'' In order to realize this desire, the SW8×25WP has been devised in its optical design to achieve both an ultra-wide angle and long eye relief. When you look into SW8×25WP, you will be immersed in a realistic view of the world, as if there is a stage right there. The ultra-wide angle makes it perfect for not only concerts but also operas and musicals. Furthermore, the waterproof design makes it safe for outdoor activities and outdoor festivals. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind moving experience and a special view just for you with the ultra-wide angle.

■ [Comfortable ultra-wide-angle field of view with high eye point] Conventional ultra-wide-angle binoculars have a short eye relief, making them difficult to see through, especially for those who wear glasses. By shortening the optical distance between the eyepiece and prism, the SW8×25WP succeeded in achieving a long eye relief of 18.3mm while maintaining an ultra-wide angle of 75°. The extremely wide field of view allows you to see not only your target but also its surroundings at the same time. It is especially effective not only at concerts, but also at operas and musicals.

■ [Bright and clear vision with Perfect Foury Multi Coating (PFM)] SW8 x 25WP is Perfect Foury Multi Coating, which has three or more layers of anti-reflection special coating (multi-coating) applied to the entire optical surface of the objective lens, eyepiece lens, and prism. Coat (PFM) specifications. By thoroughly eliminating light reflection on the lens surface, contrast reduction and light loss are suppressed, resulting in extremely bright and clear vision.

■[Thorough stray light prevention] The SW8×25WP has apertures to prevent stray"

 

[tenex]

We can wonder how many more wide-angle bins will be coming from China now, and why. Are Sky Rover being copied themselves already, or is it all made in the same factory anyway? I have no idea what a brand means there.

 

[Dennis Mau]

We can wonder how many more wide-angle bins will be coming from China now, and why. Are Sky Rover being copied themselves already, or is it all made in the same factory anyway? I have no idea what a brand means there.

You could be correct about all being made in the same factory. It is a fact that the same factory that runs authentic North Face jackets during the day runs knock off North Face Apparel on the night shift.

 

[Dennis Mau]

We can wonder how many more wide-angle bins will be coming from China now, and why. Are Sky Rover being copied themselves already, or is it all made in the same factory anyway? I have no idea what a brand means there.

These binoculars are very interesting from Vixen. A 4x18 that only weighs 5 oz. and have a 9.2 degree FOV. They have a 1 foot 10 inch close focus, so they are like a Papilio 6.5x21 except with a much bigger 528 foot FOV. They only weigh 5 oz. Vixen is introducing a lot of new, different format binoculars. They would be nice for concerts or theater.

Vixen @Four 4X18 Binoculars

The @Four binoculars enable you to look at an object as close as 55cm in distance. With this binocular, not only you enjoy a beautiful landscape, but also you can observe flowers in the field which can be seen at your feet. In addition, it would be of help in appreciating works of art in the museum.

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[binolover]

I bought a pair of the Vixen 8x25 SW and when I get them I will let you know if they are any good.

@[email protected] How were the Vixen binoculars?

I am thinking to buy either a Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 or a Vixen SW 8x25 WP and I don’t know which one I should buy.

Are Vixen SW 8x25 WP the improved successor of the famous Bushnell Elite Custom?

How are Vixen compared with Nikon 8x25 Travelite EX (also named Nikon 8x25 Prostaff ATB) ?

 

[Dennis Mau]

@[email protected] How were the Vixen binoculars?

I am thinking to buy either a Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 or a Vixen SW 8x25 WP and I don’t know which one I should buy.

Are Vixen SW 8x25 WP the improved successor of the famous Bushnell Elite Custom?

How are Vixen compared with Nikon 8x25 Travelite EX (also named Nikon 8x25 Prostaff ATB) ?

Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 would be my choice. I don't feel the Vixen's optics or build quality were as good. The edges were pretty soft. It is hard to beat a Nikon for the money!