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Why are some binoculars so expensive?

Apexeloptic2022-02-11T08:51:17+00:00
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A lot of people think binoculars look pretty much the same, but why is there such a price difference and some binoculars so expensive?  There is a saying that expensive things are of better quality, so expensive binoculars are very different in terms of materials, in terms of quality, in terms manufacturing components.  Learn why are some binoculars so expensive?

Why are some binoculars so expensive?  

Binoculars have been in wide use since they were invented.  Such as long journeys and stargazing in the early years, and wider activities such as surveillance operations, bird watching, wildlife hunting, and sea voyages.  

1. Quality of glass and prism used  

Glass quality and prisms indeed play a major role in the price of binoculars.  The better the quality of the glass, the more expensive binoculars can be, simply because the images viewed through binoculars are much better and have a higher resolution than some cheaper binoculars.  

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Summer view over fields and mountain hut in the Dolomites of the Fassa Valley

Glass on more expensive binoculars passes through many stages in the production industry, including polishing, coating, and inspection, before entering binoculars as final products.  The same is true of prisms, which play a major role in image quality.  

Another simple example is the ED element, which is specially treated glass that blocks certain color wavelengths to reduce or eliminate chromatic aberration.  In this case, where ED glass is found in these binoculars, they are more expensive than other binoculars, sometimes by a significant amount.  

In addition, the glass can be multi-coated or fully coated to improve brightness and contrast and reduce reflection and glare.  Sometimes this can also be found on prisms, and some binoculars also have scratch-proof front elements.  

2. The technical  

Over the years since binoculars were invented, optical experts have continued to introduce innovations into products, so today’s binoculars are nothing like those used by travelers or the armed forces in the past.  The more features a set of binoculars has, the higher its price point.  In addition, larger objectives, a larger field of view, and greater magnification also affect the price of binoculars.  

3. Longer eye relief  

A large proportion of the earth’s population wears glasses.  In the past, binoculars were designed in such a way that the viewer could bring their eyes as close to the eyepiece as possible to get a perfect view.  The minimum distance between the eye and the eyepiece is called the spot or distance.  Since the glasses take up some space between the eyepiece and the eye, observers experience a halo effect around objects they see through binoculars.  

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To solve this problem, modern binoculars are equipped with specialized eyepieces that contain three or more eyepieces.  The combined effect of the lenses greatly increases the binoculars’ distance, which enables the eyeglasses wearer to use the binoculars without being cropped.  Binoculars with a longer eye distance cost more.  

4. Manufacturers, production lines, and profits  

Binoculars can be as cheap as $20 and can cost thousands of dollars or more.  Each manufacturer has different product lines and different systems for production, quality inspection, assembly, testing, and finishing.  

For more expensive binoculars, quality checks are more rigorous from the moment the glass and prisms are made, and this is done through multiple processes and processes.  Every glass is rejected even with the slightest impurity.  All of this adds up to the final price of the telescope.  

In addition, distribution, storage, transportation, and sales all cut off profit margins, so they need to cover everything that explains the price of binoculars.  

What is not explained is the inferior quality of the telescope, the price is very expensive, among them, the price goes up for specific reasons, and in general, this is more profit on the seller side.  For this reason, you must know your product before you buy it, and this applies not only to binoculars but to every product made.  If your binoculars aren’t that functional, binoculars that cost tens to hundreds of dollars, such as Apexel’s 10X42 prime focus binoculars, will do the job, providing you with a high-resolution experience and helping you capture the images you want quickly and clearly.  For under $100, if you like binoculars, try it out.  

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