Zeiss 8x42 Terra ED Binoculars (Green)

The result the Chinese Zeiss got in our test is undoubtedly good but also nothing more than good. If you yearn for a Zeiss but you can’t afford any of the Conquest HD or Victory models the Terra ED line-up seems to be something right for you. I bet you’ll be pleased with your purchase too.

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  solid-looking casing,, excellent distortion correction,, moderate brightness loss on the edge of the field,, slight flares,, proper blackening and cleanliness inside the tubes,, good quality prisms made of BaK-4 glass,, sensible coatings.

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  a bit too high coma level,, average sharpness on the edge of the field of view.

With crystal-clear ED optics, rugged fiberglass-reinforced waterproof construction, ergonomic design and smooth focus control, the grey Zeiss Terra ED 8x42 binocular fulfills the high expectations of today's outdoor enthusiasts.

Could not be happier with my purchase. These are as good as it gets for the price. They are clear, easy to focus, excellent overall. Would absolutely buy again and would definitely recommend to others.

I used these for a 3 hour bird walk on a very hot, humid day. They were easy to hold. My glasses were fogging, but the binoculars stayed clear and dry. The optics were excellent. The included shoulder strap was very comfortable to use over the course of 3 hours.

I bought these primarily for bird watching, to use in conjunction with a spotting scope, as well as for general use. These were an excellent choice for me - bright, crisp views, with intuitive focusing and adjustments. The close focus option is a nice bonus. Lightweight and comfortable.

High contrast and sharpness. Easily adjusted.Just feel right in your hand. Magnification and field of view are just right for quickly spotting birds in the trees. Close focus is very useful.I am very pleased.

I'll start by saying I have limited experience with quality bins. That said, I find these Zeiss Terra EDs comfortable to hold, easy to focus, and I especially like the near focus ability.

I bought these binoculars for birding as my previous pair were very slow to focus. I really like how fast these focus. The image is very bright and sharp too. They come with a good, hard case.

The green colour is olive green, not as picture

Excellent Binoculars very sharp and bright image,with only slight chromatic fringing.

Gift for my wife and she was delighted. The are reasonably compact and and light but very sturdily built. More importantly they were easy to adjust whether wearing glasses or not and the image was is superb

The quality of picture (color, sharpness) is superior. The magnification is pretty comfortable and could fit various situations. from animals watching to theater or observing the fragments of the architectural elements.