Reviews - Apogee 20-32x88mm Binoculars Right-Angle Astro VUE Series w/ Two Sets of Eyepieces & Aluminum Case RA-88-SA Reviews - AP-BI-RA-88SA

Author: dvoprvb (verified customer) from Plainville, CT on Feb 27, 2008
Pros:  Great for the neck when favorite objects (Double Cluster) are at the Zenith
Cons:  None really-they do the job
Would recommend:  yes

dvoprvb wrote:

This is the second pair I've owned. After I realized Apogee was not marketing them anymore I knew I wanted a pair to keep. I haven't put them up against the Miyauchi Right angle for comparison, but so few of those show up in the American market that may never happen. The supplied white gloves might seem a bitmuch however the finish is very glossy and fingerprints show up. I leave mine set up and ready to go.

Author: Starmason (verified customer) , Design Engineer - CAD Specialist during the day and Stargazer during the night (whenever the skies permit). Live on south shore of Long Island., from East Rockaway, NY on Jul 21, 2007
Pros:  Great binos for a little money.
Cons:  Slight masking noticed at exit pupil
Would recommend:  yes

Starmason wrote:

I've had these well made binos for over 2 months now and am enjoying them whenever the clouds clear over Long Island. Well collimated. The eyepieces are well made/coated. Objectives' coatings are very good and no white reflections noticed. Focusing is unique and easy. Noticed the exit pupils were not completly round, as they should be. Looks like the prism was masked at the factory for some reason? Nobody seems to know why. Even with this issue, Views are still bright and sharp - almost to the edge with high power ep's. For the money, these are excellent binos and well worth the investment. I'm adding a finder to it in the near future. (Right angle bino scanning of dark skies is easy on the neck also). Get one while they're still available. Clear skies.