Wide Angle, Phase Corrected, Fantastic in Low Light!The Konus Emperor series of binoculars are widely considered to be among the very best in the industry. They have been met with unprecedented enthusiasm among the most demanding of users.The Emperor features barium crown glass (BAK-4) prisms and phase correction, this advanced coating technique gives improved image definition and contrast resulting in the sharpest image and fantastic definition when viewing fine detail. Phase corrected optics have never before been so affordable. The Konus Emperor binoculars are an absolutely outstanding combination of both value and performance.The brightness of the image through these wide angle binoculars is simply breathtaking, they give fantastic results when used in half-light situations such as at dawn or dusk and when viewing into wooded backdrops or thick vegetation, this makes them an excellent binocular for hunters and deer stalkers, the sharpness is superb and the close focus capability is also amazing, bringing near perfect vision at just 8 feet (2.5m).While Konus Emperor binoculars are not the most expensive in their field, Konus themselves consider these binoculars to be the absolute top of the line.Their green finish makes them perfect for horse racing, birdwatching, hunting and many other outdoor pursuits. These binoculars are nitrogen purged so of course waterproof, they have a durable rubber covered body to protect them from knocks and make using them a pleasure. Their modern, edgy design serves to compliment the stunning performance of these quality binoculars.This compact 8×42 version is also available in bigger 10×50 version and a super powerful 12×50 version.
