Nikon Sportstar EX 10x25DCF

Fantastic pocket binoculars. Great quality from Nikon; really clear, bright field of view with little edge distortion. Solidly made yet reasonably lightweight; easy to adjust to personal preferences (depending on eyesight); comfortable & easy to use. Includes neck strap and tough, soft case; lens caps for eyepieces only (no idea why not for objectives). Also waterproof which is amazing at this price (haven't tested this and don't intend to but more confident with these if it's raining). Perfect for bird watching, etc.

I bought these to go on safari. I wanted something light that would still give me decent viewing. These were ideal. Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket (also comes with a strap for around the neck), great for distances - even better than you'd expect for this size/price. Only criticism would be the lens caps are easy to lose because they don't come with any sort of attaching strap. Guess you just have to be careful...

The clarity is exceptional and there are no aberrations that I can see. The image is clear and bright and I really can't fault it. I have used a cheap pair of binoculars for many years and they have been useful but the image quality can't compare. However, I am surprised to have to say that the construction and the smoothness of focusing is better on the £16 pair! The focusing wheel on the Nikon has a lot of play, whereas on the cheap pair there is no play at all. The ring for adjusting the right scope independently is very tight on the Nikon. The eye cups on the other hand are so loose that they just retract when you put your eyes to them. I don't find that they are needed at all - I don't wear glasses but I can use them comfortably with the eye cups retracted, but they are still a nuisance because they are so loose. Why they don't have a simple means of clicking into place is beyond me. To summarise, it is a surprise and a shame that Nikon have skimped on the tolerances and details of an optically perfect product. I would still recommend them unless you will be using them on a daily basis, in which case you would probably find them annoying to use.

Great clarity for compact binoculars

After much on-line research to seek binoculars which would meet my specific requirements i.e. reasonable price, lightweight, easy to transport, 10 times magnification, quality lens and reputed manufacturer, I ordered these binoculars. Having used them for general use, bird watching, air display, observing sailing events, etc, I have found them absolutely what I required and easy to carry in a pocket or rucksack. The only drawback for me is that the lens covers are loose - not able to attach them to the strap, but that is very minor and does not detract from the enjoyment of using these binoculars. I thoroughly recommend them and to order via Amazon!

Good optics ookfor the money, however sent back because eye relief cups kept moving back. They did not lock into position and kept moving, very annoying to me. In the end I Went for LeicaTrinovid. Cost more but quality is outstanding and should last for years.

For their price these are very good small and lightweight binoculars. Image is sharp and quite bright. Lens caps can’t be attached so there is a risk of losing them. I have larger and better binoculars but they are much heavier and bulkier, so I’m often deterred from carrying them which somewhat defeats the objective, but these Nikon Sportstar are no hassle.

It is very powerful and very compact set of binoculars They are excellent and easy to use.

I have been frustrated to find a clear, easy to use glovebox birding binocular in 10*25. I’ve been through four pairs, including a very expensive German brand which has a depth of field of just a few inches. They were clear, but getting the correct focus in the first place was challenging, then when the bird moved, it moved out of focus, resulting in another focus wheel tussle to get it back. Clear glass ok for landscapes, but hard to live with for birding, so they had to go. So I read the reviews for a quality small pair of bifold binoculars, and it was a toss up between these and the Pentax. Eventually settled on the Nikon. What a surprise, for a quarter of the price of my German ones, their glass was almost as clear, very acceptably clear, in fact in difficult cloudy conditions they had less colour fringing than the German ones. Well done Nikon! As for the depth of field and ease of focussing, there are eas easy as my 10*32 pairs. Easy to live with, great clear glass, robust, and good depth of field. At this cost they are five stars for value. Additional comments after first birding outing. A total revelation the glass is as clear, if not better than my expensive German 10x42 pair, and much easier to use, great field of view, depth of field and general handling all excellent.. Totally blown away with the clarity of the glass and overall ease of use. Overall these have become my best birding binoculars.

nikon non delude mai ed è sempre garanzia di qualità, ottima fattura e materiali robusti. arriva con custodia con chiusura a strappo, laccetto per portarlo al collo e tappi coprilenti. ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo; come primo binocolo direi che è perfetto essendo facile da trasportare e compatto, ero indecisa tra questo ed un altro binocolo ma la leggerezza di questo me l ha fatto preferire. Unico neo se bisogna andarlo a trovare è che i tappi forniti sono leggermente laschi rispetto alla lente e quindi si sfilano facilmente senza la possibilità di agganciarli al cordino. Consegna un giorno prima della data prevista.

Son los segundos que entran en casa. Optica de calidad, con imagen nítida y clara incluso en condiciones de muy baja luminosidad. Perfectos para niño, pero también para uso de mayores. Sus 10x aumentos y su reducido peso y volumen, estancos, con funda de nylon de calidad incluida, y correa muy duradera, los hacen perfectos compañeros de mochila para caza, pesca u observación de animales. Relación calidad precio increíble, con la garantía de Nikon.

The best bit about this Nikon 10x25 Sportstar EX is that it's very quick and easy to find and focus on your subject due to the wide FOV. I compared this binoculars mostly to the Pentax AD 10x25 WP, as both are similar in size, magnification, weight and price. The Nikon image appears to be slightly more magnified than the Pentax AD 10x25 WP though both are marketed at the same magnification of 10x. I'd say the Nikon was probably 10.5x or even 11x compared to the Pentax AD 10x25 WP. The combo of a wider FOV and bigger magnification gave this bin its wow factor. It's surprisingly not that dim during night use, the Pentax AD 10x25 WP image appeared dimmer in comparison. However I returned this pair and kept the Pentax as I could not get over the slight whiteness of the image and chromatic aberration. These were its only 2 flaws, it fared better in other aspect compared to the Pentax. If its your first bin, you might not notice the whiteness of the image, but the chromatic aberration during a bright and sunny day could still be quite apparent even for untrained eyes. Unfortunately for the Nikon, even the less expensive Pentax UD 10x21 performed better in terms of image clarity and sharpness. Pros: - FOV; 2.5mm is large enough for a comfortable viewing experience for such a compact bin - Bright image - Smooth play on focus knob, easy to find focus, not too sensitive to miss focus and have to "rewind" like the Pentax AD 10x25 WP. - Folds up compactly - Good quality velcro soft case with a belt loop Cons: - Image quality, slight white tint on the image, probably due to the coatings or the glass, halation on the rim of the image. It’s noticeable as I’ve used a Pentax Papilio II for over a year and it does not have this issue. - Chromatic aberration, quite severe specially during a bright and sunny day. - Eye relief twist caps does not have catches/levels, feels loose, can be pushed down too easily with the eyes. - Eye relief is very shallow, eyelashes still touches lens, requires frequent cleaning. Neutral: - Minimum focusing distance was about 2.3m compared to the Pentax at 1.5m.

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