Steiner Optics?

[gjohnsoniv]

What is everyone's opinion on Steiner Optics? Both binoculars and rifle scopes.

[Caster]

You'd have to sell three kidneys to pay for their rifle scopes. Their binocs are AWESOME though.

[gjohnsoniv]

Well yes I know that. I don't plan on getting either, but I am curious as to what everyone thinks of them.

[Caster]

I've drooled over several pairs of their flagship binoculars. The green rubber ones, they are awesome.

[gjohnsoniv]

Oh yes. I like the range finding reticles on some of their models.

[Guest Wildogre]

I have a set of the Military Marine 8x30 from the 80s with no reticle.

I used them on "walks in the woods" during my time at the Benning School for Boys.

I have never wanted or needed any other binos which is about as good as a recommendation that any one can give.

[Dennis1209]

Funny you brought this subject up. I just posted for sale Zeiss binoculars are few days ago.

Back in the 80's I wanted to buy the best pair of optics money could buy, IMO, that would only include Steriner and Zeiss. I compared them side by side, did my home work, and looked through both endlessly.

The quality of the optics on both of them were outstanding. Look through a pair of Nikon or any other brand and you will immediately see the difference in quality and light gathering. The price between the two were about the same ($1,150.00 back in the 80's if I remember correctly).

So, I chose the Zeiss 7x42 WP black rubber armored binoculars based on, they look better to me.

[Kenstaroni]

I have a pair of the binos and they are great. The range finding one's are a little expensive but the regular military one's are great for the money. Super clear, looks like you are standing right in front of whatever you are looking at. I use them at the range and for hunting. A little heavy but great overall.

[scoutfsu]

Fantastic glass

[dlm37015]

k have several stiner optics and they are top shelf