Reviews - Barska 10-30x50mm Gladiator Binoculars - Zoom Binoculars w/ Ruby Lenses AB10168 Reviews - BK-BI-AB10168

Author: kaneb125 (verified customer) from Tuscaloosa AL on Jun 1, 2009
Pros:  Cheap, Sharp images
Cons:  Flimsy eyepiece struts, Heavy, large, covers arent tethered
Would recommend:  yes

kaneb125 wrote:

I can only rate these as average. A pair of Tasco binoculars would probably be of higher quality than these. The lenses give good sharpness but a green tint comes through as a result of the red coating. The focus can be really annoying as it never seems to stay in one place. Either the eyepieces are flexing on their struts or the slack in the barrel is taken up when they bump your brow. Also when focusing down the eyepieces will chatter their way down instead of moving smoothly. I prefer a 10 dollar pair of 8x21 tasco's over these. Tracking animals through the brush is much easier with a large field of view. Also, on these, the magnification becomes a hindrance above 15x. In effect these would work as a cheap knockaround pair of binocs for sports events, vacation, etc.

Author: Jerry (verified customer) , Sports fan., from Shreveport, La. on Apr 9, 2009
Pros:  Crystal Clear Images
Cons:  Heavy
Would recommend:  yes

Jerry wrote:

For any binoculars to work right you need a bright day or a lighted object to view. If you have the right light and the right focus you will be amazed at what you can see through the 10-30x50 Gladiator binoculars. To the naked eye a tree a half mile or so away is just a tree. Through the 10 or 12 power view with these binoculars it becomes a tree with individual branches. Zoom in a little and it becomes a tree with identifiable birds visiblle on the limbs. Zoom in some more and get the right focus and you can actually see insects flying around the leaves. These are fantastic binoculars and as good as any you will get by spending much more money. I never go to a football game without these binoculars. Now I not only can tell if I know somebody sitting on the other side of the stadium I can actually read what's written on their T-shirt. These are fun binoculars.

Author: dekfarang (verified customer) from carrollton, ga on Jul 24, 2007
Pros:  good power vs. cost
Cons:  kind of large for hiking
Would recommend:  yes

dekfarang wrote:

I got these to replace a small unit I had. They are great. The do a wonderful job. I have not tried the tripod mount, but I hope to do so soon.