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Steiner® 15x80 & 20x80 Military (Senator) Binoculars

Designed for the rigors of military use, the Steiner® Military 80mm binoculars are an excellent choice for serious amateur astronomers willing to budget for the best. Long-distance observers everywhere are discovering that these high power binoculars are easy to use, give them a better view and offer a lot more comfort during extended use than spotting scopes. And the 80-mm objective lenses, combined with Steiner’s legendary German optics, deliver far superior low-light performance. Don’t let their light weight fool you — at just 3.5 pounds they’re 30% lighter than the lightest competitors. These binoculars were developed for military and border patrol applications and are mil. spec. tough: totally waterproof, shock resistant, and rubber armored. A tripod mounting post, lens caps, and carrying strap are included. This binocular will fit in our 80mm carrying case. Both models have 13mm of eye relief, and so are best for those who don’t have to observe with eye glasses.

The 15x80 Military features a larger, 5.3mm exit pupil for superior low-light performance. It’s extremely wide 3.7° field of view is ideal for sky sweeping in the summer Milky Way, and the lower magnification means that edge performance is slightly better than the 20x model. The 20x80 Military offers a third more magnifying power to tease out extra detail in astronomical or terrestrial targets. It features a sharp field of view in excess of 3.1°. Many experienced amateur astronomers believe that the 20x80 provides the best balance of magnification and aperture available in a giant binocular, and the 20x80 Military is the best-executed 20x80 we’ve ever carried. If you’re looking for the best 80mm binoculars available, look no further than the 15x80 and 20x80 Military from Steiner.

Every binocular we sell must pass a rigorous 14-point inspection that insures a high degree of both optical and mechanical performance, including testing for accurate collimation. Each binocular is covered by Steiner's 30-year limited warranty and our 30-day return policy.