Sii sky blue 10x32 binocular. almost perfect - Sightron SII Blue Sky 10x32 Binoculars Rubber Armor

I am, and have been a #1 fan of the Sightron SII Blue Sky 8x32 binocular. They are true sleeper, legendary as a quality product for an amazing price. I was so satisfied, in fact, I gave the Sightron SII 10x32 Blue Sky binocular a try.

I can't compare oranges and apples, so let me just say, finding a 10x32 that excels across all binocular merits is a difficult quest. That particular build (10x32)is always a compromise at best and a disaster at worse. Sacrifices usually include: brightness, eye relief, and field of view. Even the most expensive brands run up hard against the laws of optics when offering a 10x32. So taking that into consideration, I'll give my studied opinion of these 10x32 binoculars.

Firstly, they do not have the new HD glass so popular in medium/high end binoculars right now. Of course, when done correctly, high density glass is supposed to cut down on chromatic aberration. I can certainly understand that introducing expensive HD glass into a $200 binocular means something else is being scrimped on. Nothing else has been scrimped on with the Sky Blue. So, although I can find chromatic aberration in the Blue Sky 10x32, I can also find it my $369 binoculars that tout high density glass. I think it's a matter of how hard you look for it. Not a big deal to me, and not much of it.

Now the high points. It is brilliantly sharp. Sharper than any of my binoculars. I have 5 pair including a modern, expensive European pair. The Sky Blue was the sharpest for detail. Period. Others have a bigger sweet spot. Still others have the advantage of light-gathering 42mm objective lens, yet this little jewel has the sharpest picture.

I love the eyecups. They feel solid and stay up with no wiggle. The overall ergonomics cannot be beat. They are very light in weight for a 10 power. I did not notice any drop in brightness from their 32mm objective lens.

I am glad I tried these Blue Sky 10x32. When I look through them, I do not see a $200 image. I see an image that satisfies my quest for sharpness. For most I would recommend the Sky Blue SII 8x32. However, if you are like me and want to push the limits of an inexpensive 10x32, this is a fantastic selection.