Reviews - Leupold 12X50mm Wind River Green Ring Olympic Roof Prism Black Binoculars 54524 Reviews - LU-BI-OL12x50-54524

Author: randyneale (verified customer) , Avid Shooter, from Fullerton, Ca on Jul 28, 2011
Pros:  Great Magnification
Cons:  Not as sharp as models made in Japan
Would recommend:  yes

randyneale wrote:

I have the 10X42 model that was made in Japan. I love those so much, I wanted to get the higher magnification model for target shooting. This model is made in China and the optics are not as sharp as the models made in Japan.

Author: flyingT from San Antonio, TX on May 14, 2009
Pros:  GREAT binos, extremely clear
Cons:  Expensive but if you can afford it, they are worth it
Would recommend:  yes

flyingT wrote:

I can't imagine a better pair of binos. The only way you could do better is the same pair for less money. Plus the Optics Planet rep was very helpful and responsive on the phone! Highly recommended.

Author: Dick (verified customer) , birder, from Cle Elum on Aug 6, 2008
Pros:  Great light gathering qualities
Cons:  none at this writing
Would recommend:  yes

Dick wrote:

This is an addition to our 10x25 Ziess binoculars. We are used to high quality optics and the new Leupolds are giving us greater range and bird identification is made easier.

Author: exmarine (verified customer) , Predator hunter, from Milwaukee, WI on Jan 4, 2008
Pros:  Great clarity, value for the money
Cons:  Could have done better with the lens covers.
Would recommend:  yes

exmarine wrote:

Although I am quite happy with these binoculars, the only thing that is keeping them from perfect is the cery cheap lens covers that ship with them. It is rectified by going and purchasing some after market flip ups, but still was disapionting and prevented me from giving a 5.

Author: rzager (verified customer) from mosinee on Aug 6, 2007
Pros:  durable, compact, great value
Cons:  soft case, poor lense covers
Would recommend:  yes

rzager wrote:

These are great binoculars for the price. They are very compact and high power. They easily focus and provide adjustable eye caps which work well with or without glasses. The only downfall of the product is the soft case and poor lens covers that they come with. You must be careful while traveling because the soft case doesn’t offer much protection.

Author: JP (verified customer) from Kingston, RI on Jul 28, 2007
Pros:  Powerful, Sturdy Nice Design
Cons:  Lens caps are thin cheap plastic and fall off immeadiately - unacceptable
Would recommend:  no

JP wrote:

Caps are so thin and cheap that one was lost the first time I used the glasses. For almost $400 I expect some protection for the lenses. Contacted the manufacturer and got no satisfaction or offer of replacement. Buy something else