Don't make the cut - Alpen Pro Compact 8x25 Binoculars 267

While the field of view is exceptional in a reverse porro these are the most uncomfortable and difficult compacts I've ever used. To get the full view you have to push your face into these and the focuser is pushed painfully against your forehead. To focus you have to pull your face away to avoid getting pinched by turning the focuser. Terrible. While the optics are acceptable they are not as clear as my pentax 8x21 at a comparable price and are not nearly as bright. I cannot recommend these binoculars to anyone at any price.
Pros: nice wide FOV
Cons: dark, very difficult to handle,

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.