I am surprised Steiner has not its own group but is placed under "others". Is it not such a big selling brand so it deserve to have its own group?
Anyway: I have looked through a number of models and have had a 8x30 Rally 20 years ago.
My impression is that I really like the feeling of holding it and the rugged appearance. Silicon eyecups are much better than rubber. And I think the optics is high quality.
But a problem I have noticed is the extreme inner reflections or glares caused by glossy innertube.
My 8x30 had severe light circles in the field when observed against light sources.
I have seen it in a 7x50 and 9x40 as well many years ago. But I read this is still with a new 8x30 model.
I don't understand how this is ever accepteable with a high quality binocular.
I want to hear from Steiner owners about their experience and opinion.
Anyway: I have looked through a number of models and have had a 8x30 Rally 20 years ago.
My impression is that I really like the feeling of holding it and the rugged appearance. Silicon eyecups are much better than rubber. And I think the optics is high quality.
But a problem I have noticed is the extreme inner reflections or glares caused by glossy innertube.
My 8x30 had severe light circles in the field when observed against light sources.
I have seen it in a 7x50 and 9x40 as well many years ago. But I read this is still with a new 8x30 model.
I don't understand how this is ever accepteable with a high quality binocular.
I want to hear from Steiner owners about their experience and opinion.
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