Our next pair of compacts uses a BaK-4, Porro prism system for clear images in a small style. It uses a three-time zoom capability to help you zero in on your target, while multicoated lenses remove stray light and help reduce color fringing. The zoom control lever is a single finger operation.
They have a rubber coating along the grips, which improves durability and keeps them from slipping. They have twist-up eyecups at 13mm, which should be enough for most eyeglasses wearers.
Field of view is about 240 feet at 1000 years. It’s not awesome, but it gets the job done. Our main concern is the zoom feature wobbles a bit on the highest magnification, making it harder to track targets at that distance. Close focusing is about 13 feet, which is not excellent, but it is enough for most average binocular users.
Who they’re for: People at sporting events or for all-purpose use.