Pentax 8,5 x 21 Papilio Fernglas

Pentax 8,5 x 21 Papilio Fernglas
alaScore 88

87 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 87 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 93/100. The average review date is Feb 9, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 16361 reviews from other Binoculars. The alaScore™ for this product is 88/100 = Very good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 87 reviews)

User Reviews  

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close focus is superb

 

These binoculars are slightly larger than they would be if they didn't provide close focus, but the close focus does indeed work as advertised and the image is sharp and bright at all distances. It's amazing they will focus as close as they do. They...

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Excellent quality, could be priced lower

 

This is an excellent piece of equipment, when compared to heir counterparts at $100 or lower. Good amplification, excelent clarity, wide angle, in general a much better performance. At a 20% premium over the competition it would be an awesome purchase;...

amplification peformance and clarity

price

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Very good optics, versatile in use and a great price.

 

Very good optics, versatile in use and a great price.

I was a bit hesitant to buy these as I've seen so many budget, small aperture binoculars that weren't worth their low price, but these things are great. We used them on a trip to Costa Rica and loved their versatility. While you shouldn't expect the...

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This product is great!

 

The binoculars were more than I had anticipated. Very clear, and easy to use light weight. You can take them with you everywhere.

Close Focus","Compact","Lightweight","Quality Lenses","Strong Construction","Works Well With Glasses

Inaccurate

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Pentax Papilio Binoculars

 

As stated in many reviews, these have excellent close focus. They are very good for insects, plants and other close subjects. The 7.5 degree FOV is very good, as is the 56mm IPD. However the 15mm Eye Relief is a bit tight for glasses wearers, and the...

Close Focus","Compact","Lightweight

Eye Relief only 15mm","Low Light performance

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Excellent update to a fine product

 

This magnification is easier to hand-hold than the 8X, and the close focus opens up a new world. Great update to the previous similar model, which I enjoyed for many years until it was stolen.

Close Focus","Compact","Lightweight","Quality Lenses","Strong Construction","Works Well With Glasses

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used by a legaly blind person

 

Used for bird watching by my wife and is delighted by its easy handling

Close Focus","Compact","Lightweight","Quality Lenses","Strong Construction

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Awesome Binocs

 

Awesome Binocs

These binocs are amazing! I use them for everything from bird watching to spotting my partner at the range. They are very high quality and I love them. At long distances you can see things you never would have thought were there, and at close distances...

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An indispensable pair of binoculars to add to your collection

 

An indispensable pair of binoculars to add to your collection

If you are a serious observer of nature you will probably want to own more than one pair of binoculars. Hunters have more than one rifle, musicians have more than one instrument and birders (and other naturalists) should have not only a back-up pair...

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read text messages

 

read text messages

More useful than standard binoculars because of close focus. While watching actors on stage, have fun seeing what people are text messaging several rows away. See the flower up close when it is high on the bush. Read the channel guide atop the TV in...

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Product Specifications

The PENTAX Papilio Series incorporate a mechanism that automatically compensates for the misalignment of right and left image fields at close ranges, facilitating the observation of insects in the field and exhibits at galleries and museums. The series is called Papilio, the Latin word for butterfly, because it was specifically developed to satisfy user demands for close-range observation of butterflies and other insects.

Dimensions & Weight

Height:2.2in
Length:5in
Weight:10.2oz
Width:4.3in

Header

Manufacturer:Pentax
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Pentax Papilio

Lens System

Focus Adjustment:Manual

Optical System

Eye Relief:15mm
Magnification:8.5
Objective Lens Diameter:21mm
Prism System:Porro
Type:Binoculars

Rangefinder

Type: None
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