So you were planning a trip to the African savanna but don’t know which binoculars to buy? With all the different types of binoculars on the market, it can be difficult to make a choice. There are so many different types of binoculars for different uses and it can get very confusing for someone who never shopped for a pair of binoculars before. So I decided to help you in the process by reviewing one of the best pairs of safari binoculars on the market, the Steiner 12x30 Wildlife Pro Binoculars.
Steiner binoculars have been in business since 1947 and have never ceased to impress their customers with top of the line products. They are a leader in the industry and their most well known line of products is the Wildlife Pro Series binoculars.
The Steiner 12x30 Wildlife Pro binoculars are the strongest of all the Wildlife Pro Series binoculars. Their impressive 12X magnification and slick design make them a great choice for any safari lover. Their rubber exterior and slender body gives them a nice grip and balance. You’ll have a hard time finding binoculars that compact with such great magnification. They are 100% waterproof and come in a nice thermo-formed PVC case.
These binoculars are a lot smaller than most safari binoculars and they’re also more comfortable. You can carry them around your neck for hours on end without the slightest sign of discomfort thanks to their cushioned neoprene strap.
However, there are some downsides to the Steiner 12X30 Wildlife Pro’s. Like most high magnification binoculars, your panoramic view (field of view) will dramatically decrease. Another disadvantage of the Steiner 12x30 binoculars, compared to a full size binocular with 42mm objective lenses is that less light will enter the objective lens making the picture not quite as bright.