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alaTest has collected and analyzed 132 reviews of Pentax 8,5 x 21 Papilio Fernglas. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Binoculars for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and price. The design and usability also get good opinions. Many are negative about the reliability.
usability, design, price, size
reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Binoculars the Pentax 8,5 x 21 Papilio Fernglas is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 90 user reviews of Pentax 8,5 x 21 Papilio Fernglas from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other Binoculars on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability also get good comments.
usability, price, design, size
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Pentax 8,5 x 21 Papilio Fernglas from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Binoculars on Amazon.com. People really like the price. The usability is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.
design, usability, price
reliability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by (channel5.com)
The Pentax Papilio 8.5x21 binoculars can zoom in on your prey (or, you know, just the countryside) with impressive skill, offering 8.5x magnification, as well as a 50cm close focus, 21mm lens. They came out tied for top in our Iceland group test -...
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Handy gadget
Light, small size Optical quality is pretty good Close focal distance (0.5m)
Not really. I know the limitations before making the decision If you are in distant/tiny objects such as flying birds, you may want a different scope.
Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)
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...
Consumer review (buydig.com)
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
Consumer review (buydig.com)
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
Consumer review (buydig.com)
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
Consumer review (buydig.com)
Used for bird watching by my wife and is delighted by its easy handling
Close Focus","Compact","Lightweight","Quality Lenses","Strong Construction
Consumer review (rakuten.com)
I first used these on a trip to Mexico and loved looking at insects and spiders close-up with them. They work great and you can be much closer than with regular binocs. I bought these to use with an aquarium to look closely at various creatures in...
Consumer review (shopping.com)
This is a supplement to Allan Ostling's epinions review which covers them pretty well and in my view accurately. He has two reviews which are more or less identical and probably he is reviewing the lower power 6.5x binocs. I opted for the higher power...
No eyestrain close focusing to 1.5 ft - unique. Excellent optics, quality and price
Ease of use in the field could be improved
Consumer review (shopping.com)
At work today a fellow rocket engineer asked me if I had a magnifier. I usually have some sort of lens in my office. He wanted to inspect some instrumentation hardware on which he suspected a fault. I said sure, reached into my briefcase, and handed...
These binoculars have no competition, at any price
They are now in short supply