Wingspan Optics FieldView 8X32 Compact Binoculars for Bird Watching. Lightweight and Compact for Hours of Bright, Clear Bird Watching. Also for Outdoor Sports Games and Concerts

As a serious birder, I typically use my Swarovski 12 x 50's when birding - with one exception - on my morning walks in my local cemetery. The goal there is more to walk than to bird and those 12 x 50's are heavy, so.... But I still bird on my walks (hate to waste the opportunity to get some data!) so have always used minis for this.The Wingspans were to replace a pair of Eagle Optics minis that I lost and could not replace after Eagle Optics went out of business. That was a lucky break in a way (as much as I miss that company) because it led me to do some research. Unable to find any recent reviews of mini binoculars from a trusted source, I asked a good pal at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology if he had any recommendations for minis. He recommended the Wingspans.After using mine for over 3 months now, I cannot recommend them highly enough. They really deserve a 6 stars given the price, which is at least $20 cheaper than the Eagle Optics pairs I'd purchased a decade ago and so much sharper and clearer than any of those several pair I had experience with. That they come with a lifetime guarantee and a 30-day money-back guarantee sure doesn't hurt.That's really it - the main thing. They provide a very sharp and clear image - which is why you buy a pair of binoculars! That you can get this at $65 is kind of remarkable. Of course they cannot compare to my Swarovskis - but those cost $3K! They're not THAT far off, though, especially in good lighting conditions and for birds within 50-100 yards (or closer). In short, the diopter system works very well - if you use it and optimize the focus across both eyes (which are, of course, not quite equal for most of us), the sharpness of focus will be consistently sharp across the entire focal range - from close-up to very distant.That is the most important part for me. Part of that sense, though, I am sure has to do with their wider field-of-view (FOV) than the minis I have had in the past - typically 8 x 26. The Wingspans are 8 x 32, same FOV as all the full-size binoculars I'd owned until getting my Swarovski 12 x 50s. That extra visual space makes a big difference for any birder, especially those just beginning.In addition, they are lightweight, of course, and the included strap allows me to loop them around my neck and a shoulder so that they do not flop as I walk.I have also been quite impressed with the company's customer service. My first pair had two issues - first, the strap broke at the point where it attaches to the bins themselves after 2.5 months of fairly heavy use (3 mile walk each day). They got sweated on a lot and that may have had a lot to do with it. Still, I thought it should have lasted longer. I contacted the company to say so; they quickly responded to say that they would send out a new strap. My original message to them also described the fact that the pair I had didn't hold its focus across the range of distances I used them for and did they do free adjustments during the warranty period (which, at the time, I did not know was lifetime!). When they responded about the strap, I replied to thank them but to also reiterate that I was still curious about the diopter issue and they then said they would simply replace the binoculars instead of replacing the strap. And they did exactly that. I had the new pair just days later. And, as I said, they are perfect. Apparently, I'd gotten a sub-optimal pair - which they did not ask me to return, either, so I can still use them around the house.One important caveat to anyone relatively new to binocular users: see the paragraph above if you somehow skipped over it. It is important to check the accuracy of the diopter across the entire visual range to make sure the pair you have is in good internal adjustment.Second, I would replace the strap. I purchased straps from Amazon that have elasticized loops that fit through the fittings on the binocular sides that have a clip-insert system (OP/TECH USA Super Classic Strap) that I have been pretty happy with, though I've only had them on for a week or two so far. They elastic loop should eliminate the wear problem I described above and the strap is considerably more comfortable on the neck. They are $20 - but worth it, and recall that you are probably saving that amount by purchasing these binoculars in the first place.Third, I am not completely thrilled by the eye cups. They eye cups are described as 'locking' but they are not in my experience. They have performed the same on both pairs that I have used.These are minor issues, of course, and I have since bought 3 more pair to give away as gifts! I'm voting with my wallet here, folks!PS: I have NOT tested the claim that these guys are waterproof - not sure I want to, but I am curious, that's for sure.

These are amazing binoculars. I have been shopping for so long and made some bad purchases that didn't work for me. These are worth purchasing. I am having so much fun looking through them. Really good quality, magnification, ease of use and clear! Can't say enough about them!!! You can follow birds flying and not lose them in your vision. Great range too.

I'm a bit hard on my binoculars so I don't like to spend thousands. These are decent smaller binoculars that are easier to carry when I go for walk, hike, or bike. The only annoying thing about these are the attached lens caps. While you won't lose them as easy as some that have the rubber fings, these are permanently attached to the body of the binoculars. What I have trouble with is when it's cold and I flip them down they stay in the way, in the field of vision. I have to pull them down a bit. If I'm looking at birds they tend to move while I'm concentrating on the covers. This only happens when it's cold and the rubber is stiffer. Unfortunately that's Oct - Apr here in AK.

Nice piece of glass at a great price. Easy diopter setting and clear image up to the edge. Well worth it for a quality piece of glass. Hopefully it will last the test of time. Build quality , image brightness , what more do you want !

Very happy with purchase. Securely packaged and delivered in timely fashion. Quality product.

A lot of binocular for the $$

I have upgraded my assessment of this product from one star to three. My original evaluation was : "I bought these in June 2020 and then would have given them 4 stars, one off for the attached lens covers that didn’t fit well and would fall off. They are a nice compact size and I was happy with the overall optics. After a few weeks I started having trouble focusing the left side..and I am competent regarding central barrel vs right sided diopter adjustments. Oddly, the problem resolved after a lot of fussing with adjustments (which also meant a lot of moving the unit around), but recurred again a couple of weeks later. Finally, this week the left side refused to focus sharply no matter where the adjustment barrel was, and the binos have now become a uno. Next purchase will be a pair with a good warranty." Addendum Oct 3, 2020 I have started the process of attempting to exchange or be refunded for the defective binoculars. So far, Wingspan tells me they are "not able to locate" my order via my Amazon.com order number, which is, of course, the only order number I have. We'll see how this plays out. Addendum #2 Oct 14 I have since worked things out for a full refund from Wingspan. There were a few hoops to jump through, but they were very polite and came through in the end.

These Binoculars are EXCELLENT.I wanted a pair that would switch from Football to Bird watching. Lightweight, rain proof, and great field of view.wingspan has the RIGHT products and the right price for CLEAR, bright and easy to handle.I dropped a star for the reason that the company is NOT clear on what options and choices.I learned that they have like 6-8 different 8x32 ( a perfect power and lens size) PLENTY of magnification and bright,I could see some grip and color choices, but really, was the optic all the same? NO, careful reading shows that one has a field of view of 362 ft , while another same size etc has a 414 ft. I would rather have had the wider one! For just a few oz more weight and a just few $ more.Come on Wingspan, provide us a nice matrix for your wonderful products, show the features, and field of view, and other differentiating items, you put the work and marking into making them, so make it easy for us to find and decide, not to have a bit of buyer's remorse fining out a slightly better, or cheaper almost the same pair was available.Until then, look closely. check the Specs on ALL the 8x32 choices. Such as the https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT05LON?psc=1, or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT05LON?psc=1