Steiner Predator (10x42) Binocular

Pros: Rugged product by proven company. CAT lens coating works for hunting.
Cons: Price. CAT lens coating limits use.

GENERAL: Like everything else in the world, binoculars are all about value. What you got for what you paid. The Steiner Predator is great binocular, and its immense popularity with sportsmen is understandable, BUT...it is overpriced when compared to...

Pros: Light, contrasty images, close focus, wateproof, decent build quality.
Cons: Narrow field of view, not as sharp as others, and significant false colour.

Years ago I bought a pair of these after a rave review in a UK birding magazine. I wanted a pair of bins with a close focus and at that time few quality binoculars focussed closer than 4m. I used them for a few months but found I preferred my cheap Nikon...