5/8/2023 0 Comments Imageranger pro review![]() Steiner sources their optical glass from Hoya in Japan and Schott in Germany, both of which are considered to make the finest available.įor more on how they make their binoculars take a look at my Factory Tour article: BBR Visits Steiner Steiner Factory – Binocular AssemblyĪs for the coatings, the optics system is fully multi-coated with Steiner’s High-Contrast-Optics that they say provides “bright, brilliant views, accurate colour and clear images with high contour sharpness”, but no further details are supplied. The optics (lenses and roof prisms) on these Steiner binoculars are produced in Germany in their own facility. I really like this as it not only enables you to better focus on your subject, but it helps maintain a better view no matter what direction the light is coming from. Made from a soft, but hard-wearing silicone, they are not only comfortable, but they also block out light and any distractions from the periphery of your view. The downside to this is that it in theory makes fine tuning the focus a little more difficult.Īnother excellent feature on these Ranger Xtreme binoculars and which Steiner use on may of their instruments are the shields on the sides of the twist-up eyecups. Marketed as their “Fast-Close-Focus System” it means that the focus wheel requires fewer turns to go from one extreme to the other and as such ensure you are able to focus onto your subject more quickly. Steiner has opted to use a high geared focus mechanism on these instruments. This special rubber adds a further layer of protection to the optics and is also more resistant to the hardening and perishing caused by the sun as well as the oils and acids that often get transferred onto your binoculars via your hands. Most of the outer surface is covered in Steiner’s NBR-Longlife rubber armouring which once again is also used on the high-end instruments. It is lightweight and can famously survive large impacts.Īs you would expect at this level, these chassis is fully sealed making it waterproof and then nitrogen gas is used to prevent the internal lenses from fogging. The chassis on these mid-range instruments are made from Steiner’s extremely tough Makrolon polycarbonate which is the same material that they use on their high-end instruments. All binoculars within the series use roof prisms. Steiner Ranger Xtreme Binoculars are currently available in a mid-sized 8x32 version that really caught my eyes, two full-sized models ( 8x42 and 10x42) as well as a large 8x56 model. Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x32 Binoculars Models We will also briefly review each model within the Ranger Xtreme series and see if they do indeed offer a good price to performance ratio and which models you should choose for your specific needs. In this mini review, we will go over what I believe are their main highlights, weaknesses, features and specifications. ![]() Whilst, not an exact clone of the Ranger Xtreme, it is close, with many similar features and a few different configurations -> Steiner HX Binoculars. ![]() ![]() Steiner Optics position and market the Ranger Xtreme in Europe as high performance, mid-price range hunting binoculars (eg: view this article on the Best Hunting Binoculars for Under $600), but after taking a look at their features and specifications, I have to say that there is also no reason why any of the Steiner Ranger Xtreme binoculars would not also make a great option in a wide range of other uses including most general outdoor sporting activities like wildlife observation, birding and depending on the model, travel, safaris and for watching outdoor sporting events.ĭue to differences in the US and European markets, Steiner does not offer the Ranger Xtreme in the USA (although it is possible to find them if you look hard enough). ![]()
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