However they do not compare to the quality of image that you get through a good fixed magnification binocular.
Let me explain, they do work in that you can zoom into an object. The answer is both yes they 'work', but how well depends on a number of factors. The idea of being able to scan an area and then zoom in to get more detail on a particular object sounds ideal, but do Zoom binoculars actually work and if so, how well? You can tell these apart from boom binoculars as they are designated with a slash and not a hyphen, for example 25/40x70.
It is important to point out that some binoculars have multiple magnifications, but are not officially zoom binoculars as the different magnifications are obtained by switching to different sets of eyepieces. Zoom binoculars are designated by their magnification range separated by a hyphen, for example a pair of 10-30x25 zoom binoculars has a magnification range of 10x to 30x and an objective lens diameter of 25mm and a pair of 12-60x70 binoculars have a magnification power range from 12x to 60x and objective lenses with a 70mm diameter.
Binocular Reviews Home > Buyer & User Guides > Zoom Binoculars What are Zoom Binoculars?īasically zoom binoculars have a continuously variable magnification so you can look through them at a magnification of 8x or 10x for example and zoom in to an object at a higher power magnification, to get a close up view and observe the object in more detail.
