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Oberwerk 25/40x100 "Classic" Long Range Observation Binocular w/Tripod & Case

Manufacturer : Oberwerk
Part Number : OBER25/40x100M

Our flagship product- the legendary 25/40x100 Long-Range Observation Binocular, with 100mm semi-apochromat triplet objectives (each objective is 4" in diameter!), and fully broadband multi-coated optics.

Our flagship product- the legendary 25/40x100 Long-Range Observation Binocular, with 100mm semi-apochromat triplet objectives (each objective is 4" in diameter!), and fully broadband multi-coated optics. This is an improved version of the binocular that was so favorably reviewed in the June 2000 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine as well as the May 2003 issue of Astronomy magazine. Rotating ocular turrets allow wide-angle viewing at 25x and high-power viewing at 40x. Apparent field of view is a very wide 67°. True giants, these are two feet in length and weigh over 26 lbs! For decades, this Carl Zeiss-designed binocular was available only to the East German and Chinese militaries. Now the same factories are producing these for Oberwerk Corporation for the civilian market. This is the ultimate optical instrument for terrestrial observation as well as astronomical viewing.

This binocular is available in two styles- "Classic" and "Contemporary". The "Classic" (25/40x100M), in traditional black, has the look of a military antique. The "Contemporary" (25/40x100A) is finished in an automotive-quality champagne color, and has a modern high-tech appearance. The "Contemporary" also differs from the "Classic" with a carrying handle (removeable), and provision to mount an optional 7x50mm finderscope.

Comes complete with rock-solid wooden tripod, mount (which is also a removable table-top tripod), 7x50 finder and lightweight nylon form-fitted case (deluxe aluminum case optional).

Objective size

100mm (triplet semi-apo)

Magnification

25x and 40x (5-element Erfle)

Prism

BAK4

Optic coating

Fully Broadband Multi-coated

Field of view

25x- 44m at 1000m (2.52°)
40x- 26m at 1000m (1.5°)
Apparent FOV- ~67°

Exit pupil diameter

25x- 4mm, 40x- 2.5mm

Exit pupil distance (eye relief)

25x- 14mm, 40x- 8.2mm

IPD (inter-pupil distance) range

58-80mm

Weight

26.5 lbs, tripod 16 lbs.

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Current rating is 3.00. Total votes 1.
 

$1,795.00
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Oberwerk 25/40x100
Not really as functional as some of the higher quality binoculars with mountings. I also found the 40 X magnification wanting in terms of image quality in the pair I have used and tested several times.
Difficult to use at higher altitude angles. 25X did however deliver very sharp views. More of a border type binocular than a true astro binocular.

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