Tests & Berichte

By Jeff Murray

Most experts agree: If you can’t afford quality optics, save up until you can make a discriminating purchase. The reason is that when it comes to binoculars, you usually get what you pay for – usually. While there are many fine brands to choose from [...] a “best buy” candidate for 2007 is the BL series from Minox. The BL 8x56 and BL 13x56 perform like binoculars costing two to three times as much, thanks to a light transmission rating of 92 percent. This kind of performance results from a combination of high-end glass from renowned Schott AG Germany, a nitrogen gas filler and 21 layers of M coating.