Reviews & Ratings for Konus Giant 20x80mm Porro Prism Classic Binoculars — 12 reviews — Page 1

best binoculars I've ever owned. the clarity is so good that you can see into far away dark corners at night as if you were thete. too big to hold for long periods of time, but that's not what they are for. viewing the moon is amazing with these. and the price is unbelievable.

Those reviewers who saw two images should align their binoculars correctly. It is easily done as the field lenses twist if some force is used (so they will not slip back). Like most binoculars the field lenses are on eccentric mounts and will change their alignment as a lens is rotated. When I received mine, there were two images separated both horizontally and vertically by about a fifth of the field of view. Twisting one lens about 45 degrees completely solved this problem. Try small increments of twisting, maybe 10 degrees at a time until the two images fuse. DO NOT TOUCH THE PRISM SCREWS (if you can locate them that is) like many posters on youtube have done. Find the video of the chap who has a wooden adaptor on a tripod and watch him do what I did, except it is easier with these, no dew cap to remove, no tool to make, sit down, grasp them between your legs field lenses up towards you get hold of one lens end with both hands and twist!
The reward is a breathtaking view especially at night due to the excellent light grasp. The image disc is presented close to the eye so no effect of looking down a black tube at a distant disc. Focus is good right to the edge of the field. I have some big name gear that does not perform as well as these

My Konusvue 20x80 Giant Astronomical Binoculars were recently used to view Jupiter and I was not disappointed. It was quite clear I was looking at a planet. What was amazing was the ability to spot four of Jupiter's moons as well! These glasses are indeed "giant" given the 80mm objective lenses, however this is what makes them great for celestial viewing; really much better than a telescope for stargazing. The adjustable tripod mount makes them easy to balance and very steady atop a sturdy tripod (a lightweight tripod probably won't do). These glasses are an excellent value; the optics and construction are well above what you would expect at this price.

A bit about myself:
I have been an Amateur Astronomer since the early 1970's, I have owned many pairs of Binoculars, in all size and price points. I am pulling from this experience to write this review.
You probably wouldn't want to depend on a new Automobile review from someone that has just bought their first new car. These rate right up there with the Beautiful 20x80 Celestron Binoculars made in Japan by Vixen, true Classics and a joy to use. The Konusvue remind me a lot of those superb binoculars.

Cosmetics:
I have had my Konusvue 20x80 Giant Astronomical Binoculars for about 4 years now.
First off the Binoculars are superbly built. Fully Rubber Armored, they can take bumps and bruises
very well. That said, they Are fairly heavy.
They came with a hard carrying case not just a flimsy Nylon soft case, So far so good.
The rubber Armor has 11 raised ribs running the length of the barrels from the front brace to Prism housing that are ergonomic and provide a nice positive grip.
There are rings in the rubber at the top (Primary Lens) edge that help hold the dust caps on. THIS is a very nice feature and a verification that the people that designed them, took pains to make them
user friendly.
The eyepieces are also rubber coated with fairly deep roll down eye-cups, the Diopter adjustment on the
Right lens is knurled for positive grip.
One note on the eyecups, many inexpensive binoculars use rush production techniques Rubber parts have a curing product added to...
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Happy with my purchase, I use then very often for astronomy
Pros: Very bright good for astronomical use. very good value for money
Cons: a bit heavy but I do not use them for anything else than sky navigation.

Perfect,ver y good product !!

as a binocular, I see 2 images. Unlike my 10x50 0r 7x32 made in china binoculars, I can't get a single image.
I covered one eyepiece and it is a descent spotting scope- a very heavy one.
Primary use: Target archery
Secondary use: terrestrial and astronomical use.
Pros: Descent as a spotting scope
Cons: see 2 images for the price of 1.

I took these binoculars on a cruise ship and used them to see several objects in the sky as well as on land. For best results I recomment a tripod or some other means of holding steady. They have a build in tripod adaptor, so it is an easy task.
Pros: Easily transported when traveling
Cons: At about 5pounds it needs support for viewing

I couldn't find alot of info on the web about these binoculars so I stuck with the reviews about them from here and I'm glad I did. They are MUCH better than I expected. Very well made for the price. Real clear view day or night.
Pros: clear view,nice case
Cons: none

I can't believe the quality and power for this price. I have paid MUCH more in the past and gotten less. I couldn't be more pleased. The literature warms you of the weight but it's not prohibitive. A tripod is still preferable. Can't think of anything I don't like about it. Even the case is more substantial than expected.
Pros: outstanding 'bang for the buck"
Cons: just a tad heavy.