Reviews & Ratings for Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 8x42mm Porro Prism Binoculars — 5 reviews — Page 1

This Leupold Santiam 8x42 is one of the clearest glass I have bought in a binocular.
Totally worth the money I spent buying it.
The depth of field is very nice as well, I live by O'Hare Airport and even in the dying light of the day, real late afternoon, I can make out even the small lettering of the aircrafts at a distance, none of my other binos could do that.
Totally recommend these binos if you want quality glass without paying the premium prices of the Alphas.

Great Binos! Clear, compact and rugged for my mountain adventures. Perfect for the dense timber of the Pacific North-West! My purchase was smooth and delivery was quick via Optics Planet. Quality service and excellent product offerings. Optics are an area that one must buy quality and never skimp for hopes of saving a buck!

Let me start out by saying that these are great binoculars. I live near a Cabels’s store & was able to compare them side by side with the Vortex Razor HD, the Nikon HG & even the Swarovski SLC. I felt they easily bested the Vortex Razor. They also beat out the Nikons. At first I thought the Swarovski was the best of the group but after looking at a mounted deer a good distance away inside the store with limited lighting I was amazed at how clear the animal’s coat appeared thru the Leupolds. It was not difficult to make a decision as to which were the best to my eyes. Optics Planet price beats everyone & then there is the Leupold lifetime guarantee. The Leupolds are half the price of the Swaros & $250 less than the other 2 competitors. You won’t be disappointed with the Leupold BX 5 binoculars. They are excellent performers at dusk & on overcast days as well. I can’t find anything negative to say except that the carry case has a snug fit & can pull the lens caps off when removing the binoculars. I stretched the case a bit & now they’re pretty good. Overall I give these a 5 star rating & would highly recommend them.
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Tim Curry - Bethlehem,Pa.

I like these binos. I got them because I find the 8 power easier to hold steady than the Swarovski 10 power glasses I've been using. My only complaint is that the eyepiece covers don't work well if attached to the strap. Leupold support suggests using a short piece of cord to tie the eye covers to the strap; information that should be included in the owner's manual.