Octra binoculars

[Tonys]

Just recently I've got into buying old binos from Ebay and I've been surprised how good some of them are after a thorough clean, given the low purchase price. I've just cleaned up a pair of Octra 7x50 that I paid £20 for and the image is really good. Hardly any colour fringing even at the field edge and really sharp to the edge too. Field is significantly wider than my Tento 7x50 and altogether a better bino. I also have a pair of 8x30 Octra that are excellent though obviously not good for star gazing. I've found that old standard German pattern porro prism binos are actually quite easy to take apart and clean and it can make a huge difference.

[kalasinman]

I've enjoyed the limited use I've had of my recently purchased Swallow 12x50s. It's fun and at these prices, no risk