Reviews - Sightron SII Series Binoculars 8x32mm SIIBL832 Reviews - TN-BI-SIIBL832

Author: Robert Berman , bearclawthedonut, from Lincoln City, OR on May 12, 2013
Pros:  Excellent optics, lightweight & great handling!
Cons:  No good: strap, case & rainguard
Would recommend:  yes

Robert Berman wrote:

For the money, this is one of the best binoculars available. Resolution and contrast are excellent; CA is minimal and brightness is good. Only not so hot characteristic is the small sweet spot (50 to 55%), which is noticeable. The focus knob on mine is fine. Plus, fast OP service. These are so good, I sold my Viper 8x32s. bearclawthedonut

Author: Stev0 from Maplewood, MN on Mar 11, 2013
Pros:  very sharp for the price
Would recommend:  yes

Stev0 wrote:

light weight, very sharp, wide FOV

Author: FrankD (verified customer) , Birder, hunter, overall outdoor and optics enthusiast, from New tripoli, PA on Oct 25, 2012
Pros:  Lightweight, ergonomic, affordable, excellent image quality
Cons:  Slightly stiff focus in cold weather
Would recommend:  yes

FrankD wrote:

In my never ending quest to find the perfect binocular I have ventured far from the mainstream binocular market. The company name "Sightron" will carry little recognition for most birders but those in the US hunting population are very familiar with their optics' products as they have been producing high quality optics for many years. Admittedly, I knew next to nothing about Sightron other than to see occasional posts in reference to their riflescope products over on 24hourcampfire. I never imagined that they produced binoculars not to mention one that I would end up trying. What led me to them was a bit of a roundabout journey. Many evenings I surf ebay, amazon and various other places around the net in search of "good deals" on more well-known optics. You might be surprised though with what you find if you type in "8x42 or 8x32 binoculars" in a search engine or two instead of just typing "Nikon" or "Bushnell". It was just such a search that led me to find many of the other bins I have ...
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Author: cqh1111 (verified customer) from Deaver, Wyoming on Aug 4, 2012
Pros:  Clear optics. Compact size. Ergonomics.
Would recommend:  yes

cqh1111 wrote:

Great optics for the money. Extremely clear, sharp image. Good field of view. Ergonomics are great; fit hands perfectly. Pretty good at low light for size. Overall great buy.

Author: Dan2nd from Rapid City, SD on Jul 25, 2012
Pros:  Image quality, build quality and overall value
Cons:  Wish there was a hair more eye relief
Would recommend:  yes

Dan2nd wrote:

A remarkable binocular! Can't imagine how Sightron placed such a sharp, impressive image in a binocular at this price point. Compares well with binoculars costing four times as much. Eye relief is not quite enough for me. I have to press my glasses in a bit to get a full view. Better eye relief than many 8x32's though. Focus wheel is somewhat stiff. Fine in warm weather yet may be difficult in the cold. I highly recommend this binocular.

Author: John Blackwood (verified customer) from Little Rock, AR on Mar 2, 2012
Cons:  The focus knob direction - (see review)
Would recommend:  yes

John Blackwood wrote:

This binocular is a great value for the money and exceeds the quality of many pairs that cost 3 times as much. I'm pleased with them. The 8 x 32 may not have the field of view for many uses but within that context, it's a really good buy! I heard some owners say that the focus was difficult in cold weather but that seems to have been corrected in my pair. The focus knob is the reverse (counter-clockwise, from close up to infinity) of many other makers for those who care - it doesn't bother me.

Author: Kiboy (verified customer) , Nature lover, birdwatcher, optics lover, bargain hunter, from Ashland Oregon on Jan 18, 2012
Pros:  very lightweight, fantastic optically, quality build
Cons:  non existant customer service.
Would recommend:  yes

Kiboy wrote:

I own 9 pair of bins and these are arguably the best pair I own. Amazing optics for almost any price. I know guys who own $2000 bins that rave about these. (Check Birdforum for many reviews) In fact I only have one complaint and it's not the bins themselves. I have tried to contact customer service at Sightron by phone and email and I've been totally ignored every single time. Even though they say someone will promptly reply. That's just not true and I won't likely buy from them again because I can just imagine the nightmare if you have to return these guys for repair. Too bad.