Reviews - Steiner 10x50 Rallye Waterproof Multicoated Sport Binoculars - 611 Reviews - ST-BI-611

Author: Mark (verified customer) , Retired, also retired Air Force officer, casual pistol and rifle shooter., from Fox Island, WA on Feb 15, 2013
Pros:  Steiner quality, waterproof, ease of focus, dust covers
Cons:  At 10 x 50 these are a bit on the big side
Would recommend:  yes

Mark wrote:

I bought these because I've had a pair of Steiner 8 x 30 Firebird II binoculars for years and they are easy to use and have been very dependable. Like my Firebird IIs, the 10 x 50 Rallye binoculars were, I thought, reasonably priced for their power and quality and had all of the features that I like about my Firebird II: eye pieces individually adjust for focus, the front lens covers (not shown in all the pictures on line) are attached to the binocular body so they do not get lost, the eye piece dust cover attaches to the carrying strap so it also is easy to deal with, the binocular case has a sturdy rubber protective coating (which has worked well over the years on my Firebird pair) and Steiner claims the binocular is waterproof and dustproof (again, this has been true for years with my Firebird II pair). So far I am happy with the 10 x 50 Rallye. However, the 10 x 50, while relatively compact for a quality 10 power binocular, hass notably increased size and weight over my 8 x 30 Firebird ...
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