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20x50 Binoculars
WINNER! We came 1st and 3rd in Sky at Night magazine s 10x50 group test!
50mm binoculars are general purpose and suitable for most applications. If you ve ever held a pair of binoculars in your life they ve likely been 10x50s. They offer ample light gathering for most uses, are small enough to fit in your glovebox, rucksack or paniers and are easy to hold.
But most manufacturers try to cut corners and make them as cheaply as possible. Our 50mm s are made with superior BAK-4 prisms (most others are inferior BAK-7s) but are still great value. BAK-4 s give a brigher, sharper image but cost more as they re denser. We see no reason to offer customers an inferior product just because they don t need 60mm or larger lenses!
This model has 20x magnifiaction, this is double that of most 50mm binoculars and brings distant objects incredibly close. For bird watching you might find the field of view a bit small, our 10x50 or 12x50 may suit you better.
They can be tripod mounted using our inexpensive L bracket (5.99+VAT) but are easily light enough to hand hold for long periods. A tripod makes all binoculars easier to use, sadly not all of our competitors offer this facility on 50mm binoculars.
These binoculars have fold down rubbe ...
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We obtained one of these rare scopes. They have not been available for almost a year and who knows when they will be again. Only one available
NEW Meade 14 (350mm) f/10 LX200-ACF Optical Tube Assembly
Advanced Coma-Free Telescope – UHTC Coatings.
THE MOUNT IS NOT INCLUDED
New stock from Hands on Optics, a Factory authorized Meade dealer.
Backordered everywhere except Hands on Optics
Hands on Optics
QUESTIONS Toll free 1-866-726-7371 astroguy@handsonoptics.com
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Who are we ?
Hands on Optics was founded by a true hobbyist and former astronomy teacher who built his first telescope 45 years ago and has been selling optics for over 25 years. Located just north of Washington DC, retail store is loaded with most major brands of Nature and Astro Optics. We do service, testing, repairs and cleaning in house. Warranty problem, call us first.
Hands on Optics takes the time to match the right scope or binoculars to the user. The right scope collects crowds and wrong ones collect dust. If you buy the biggest for the cheapest, you be big cheap stuff. We can help you with your selection whether you are a first time buyer, institution or seasoned ...