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Super wide FOV 7x35 Binoculars

Hi there,

I have the opportunity to buy a vintage japanese 7x35 binocular with 11 degrees FOV.

Maker is J-B56, J-E15. Probably BK7 prisms, blueish coating. Seller claims clear view and good collimation

I am wondering whether I should buy it, I always wanted to try one of these super wide ones, but I am afraid that I might get disappointed cause I guess it won't be sharp outside the center and also that it will deliver a dark image cause I guess it's only single coated.
Has someone experience with these super wide binos?

Anyone with a bino with this maker combination?

I know meanwhile there are Chinese made binos on the market with FOV bigger than 11 degrees, but these costs 200 to 500 USD.

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u/Non-Escoffier1234 — 3 days ago
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Binoculars: Fallacy & Facts by Bill Cook

Hi, received this jewel of wisdom about binoculars a few days ago, very funny written and full of insights from Bill Cook who repaired binoculars for decades.

I can fully recommend it to everyone who wants to get a bit more knowledge about binoculars.

u/Non-Escoffier1234 — 12 days ago
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Zeiss Telex 6x24 from 1915

Just received a Zeiss 6x24 from 1915, it's astonishing how smooth the mechanics work after 110 years and I am flabbergasted how bright and clear the image is.

Can anyone tell me more about these binoculars?

u/Non-Escoffier1234 — 16 days ago