Oberwerk 100mm binoculars Best regards,Kerry WeatherfordGilbert, AZ14. With high-quality 100mm FCD objectives and standard eyepieces that offer optimal performance, this binocular manages to combine power and ease of handling, making it accessible to most observers. 5° FOV or an 8x42 with an 8°-9° FOV. It has been shipped back to Kevin twice. The glass filters are recommended when doing photography using an Oberwerk . Like the XL Series, it has FK-61 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass objectives, which greatly-minimize chromatic aberration. These binoculars are very heavy, so use caution when carrying The BT-100XL-ED is the pinnacle of Oberwerk optical technology, achieving superior image quality with a 100mm binocular telescope that weighs a mere 12. 1. If I were in the market for a 100mm binocular, it would be these APM MS 25x100 ED Page 1 of 6 - BT 100XL-SD I finally pulled the trigger on big binocular - posted in Binoculars: 25 years ago I bought my first binocular, a Pentax DCF 8x56. Basic bino overview from the Oberwerk website: https://oberwerk. Not everyone needs the world’s most powerful binocular! The mid-size BT-100XL-SD, capable of up to 80x, and weighing just 12. Like the XL Series, it has FK-61 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass objectives, which greatly The highly-acclaimed Oberwerk 45° 100mm Astronomy Binocular Telescope 100BT45 is now improved in two very important ways for those whose primary interest is binocular astronomy - 45° oculars and a strong and smooth fork mount, which together provide comfortable viewing from horizon to zenith. This topic has been archived. , is the lightest 937-640-1040 sales@oberwerk. I have just returned from 5 days camping in the White Mountains on the California-Nevada border at 8600 feet and in central Nevada at 7600 feet under good to An Odyssey of Three Oberwerk Binoculars for Astronomical Viewing The increase in overall visibility and density of field stars as well as clusters is a function of the 100mm aperture and not the 5x magnification increase over the Oberwerk 22x100 Prisms - posted in Binoculars: From the bino vs scope. its not that much longer than the 20x80s, but the end result is a binocular A larger 100mm may give you 23x with a 2. Now comes the hard part: The Sky Rover is $2699 plus $250 shipping for a total of $2949 Binocular telescopes, hand-held Porro-prism and roof prism binoculars, mid-sized mounted binoculars. com includes binocular, removable handle, lightweight nylon form-fitted case, wooden tripod with removable table-top tripod, and a pair of 25x Buy Oberwerk 25x100 Ultra ED Binoculars featuring Individual Focus Eyepieces, BAK4 Porro Prisms, Extra-Low Dispersion Objective Lenses, Fully Broadband Multicoated Optics, Floating Plate Prism Mount for Stability, Nitrogen-Filled, The BT-127XL-SD is an amazing instrument, but it may be excessive for your needs. 75°. I’ve had them for about a month now. For binoculars capable of magnifications greater than 25x (our XL Series), we also offer Seymour Premium Glass filters, for highest-possible resolution. Binocular Questions & Answers; Email Questions/Answers Archive; Buy Oberwerk 25x100 Deluxe IF Binoculars featuring 100mm Objective Lenses, Fully Broadband Multicoated Optics, Precise Individual Focus Ocular Lenses, Nitrogen-Filled, Fog & Waterproof, Floating Prism Mounting Plates, Rubber Page 1 of 2 - 100mm binocular question - posted in Binoculars: Hi all,Has anyone ever compared the Oberwerk BT-100-45* to any of the 100mm Miyauchi models, or at least had the opportunity to use both? If so, Id appreciate any insight on the comparative performance, both optically & mechanically. However, I still wanted a more convenient viewing experience. achieving superior image quality with a 100mm binocular telescope that weighs a mere 5. I already own a pair of 20x110U binoculars along with a Series 5000 tripod and head (and some of the smaller Oberwerk binoculars) and am very Also, please be aware that 100mm binoculars are MASSIVE. I realize many Oberwerk 45? 25x100 mm Astronomy Binocular Telescope is the all new 45?-ocular version of Oberwerk legendary Military Observation binoculars - complete with the same broad-band multi-coatings and 100mm semi-apochromatic Page 1 of 2 - Considering an Oberwerk 20x80 LW - posted in Binoculars: Sometimes I want to see a small fairly faint DSO right at the zenith. Am hoping someone can share their experience comparing the older (usually 10-15 year old) Oberwerk BT-100s with their current offerings? Oberwerk 45° 100mm Binocular Telescope I was never dissatisfied with the optical or mechanical performance of the Oberwerk 25/30x 100A binoculars. Of the four 20x binoculars in my collection (Oberwerk 20x80 Deluxe III, 20x65ED, 20x70 ED Ultra, and APM 20x80 ED MS), the 20x70 EDU has become my Why squint through a telescope with one eye, when Oberwerk binoculars allow you to enjoy the heavens with both eyes? Binocular astronomy is a fast-growing h Q&A: 937-640-1040 OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 9am-5pm EDT, CLOSED Page 1 of 3 - Oberwerk 25x100 Deluxe - posted in Binoculars: I might as well start a topic on the OB 25x100 Deluxe because I am totally fascinated with the darn thing. These would also be used during the daytime for wildlife observation and when on camping trips. Of course the new 45° 100mm Binocular Telescope also has Oberwerk's signature broadband multi-coatings on every lens surface, including the triplet objectives and massive Porro prisms. For decades, this Carl Zeiss-designed binocular was available only to East German and Chinese militaries. Along with the XL240 fork mount. The new Oberwerk 25x100mm ED Ultra is the largest and highest-image-quality binocular we offer, short of the XL Series binocular telescopes. This APM 100mm 45 Degree ED APO, vs Oberwerk BT-100XL-ED - posted in Binoculars: Hi everyone, Several weeks ago, I bought a used pair of Pentax 20x50 binoculars on a tripod, and have been enjoying these ever My new Oberwerk D3 20X80s - posted in Binoculars: Through a strange twist of events I ended up buying these, and I am more than glad I did! Views in this bino have been incredible as was my purchase experience. Included is an adapter for a tripod, Oberwerk 100mm Binocular Telescopes from OpticsPlanet. Bill in 100mm and Larger Binoculars . The BT-100XL-SD is the pinnacle of Oberwerk optical technology: a 100mm binocular telescope, with apochromatic optics, weighing a mere 12. Does anyone have experience with these binocs? Is 100m enough for my first-time venture The new Oberwerk 25x100mm ED Ultra is the largest and highest-image-quality binocular we offer, short of the XL Series binocular telescopes. With 100mm FK-61 ED objectives, 24mm of clear prism aperture, and a lightweight magnesium alloy I am considering the purchase of a 100mm binocular telescope for wide-field deep sky viewing and on occasion lunar and planetary use. Before making the Page 1 of 2 - Which one to buy: Orion BT-100 or Oberwerk BT-82XL-ED? - posted in Binoculars: Howdee, I’m having a hard time deciding which bino to buy and would appreciate suggestion from large bino owners and aficionados. much because I subsequently added an At the top of the introductory page to this BINOCULARS section , you will find a section entitled : "mini -reviews of at least 112 binoculars in this forum "or words to that effect Click on to that title , and in alphabetical order you will find a list of many binocular reviews. The view of M31 is worth the price by itself. 2 refractors, is like The new Oberwerk 25x100mm Deluxe is ideal for serious binocular astronomy or long-range terrestrial viewing on a budget. 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Binocular Questions & Answers; Email Questions/Answers Archive; Binoculars for Astronomy; Oberwerk's office is closed Friday, Aptil 4, 2025, as we are Oberwerk 45° 100mm Binocular Telescope - posted in Binoculars: Im considering this one from Oberwerk so I like to know if anyone can recommend them. These are the Sky Rover 100 APO binoculars (45º since the 90º versions are out of stock), the APM 100mm 90° ED-Apo Binocular with UF18mm, and the Oberwerk BT-100XL-SD. Otherwise, make sure you are OK with the size and the small field of view for finding. 2002- The First Production Binocular Telescope-The Oberwerk BT-100, a 1. The Oberwerk 22 x 100 is covered in more than one review. Long-Range Observation. Now the same factory is producing these in partnership with Page 1 of 3 - Best low magnification eyepieces for Oberwerk BT-100XL-SD - posted in Binoculars: Greetings! Im looking for advice as to which eyepiece is the best for low magnification for my Oberwerk BT-100XL-SD. Im hoping these would serve as a Today I consider the Oberwerk BT-120XL SD one of the best giant binoculars available on the market. Oberwerk’s BT-100XL-ED Binocular Telescope comes with 14mm eyepieces that provide a magnification of 40x and a true field of view of 1. 5 lbs! With 100mm FK-61 ED objectives, 24mm of clear prism aperture, and a So I have now narrowed down to a few specific binoculars. I needed a more heavy duty mount for my Garrett Optical 100mm 45 degree astronomical I purchased the Oberwerk BT-100XL-SD binocular telescope with a Manfrotto 475B tripod with a Manfrotto Nitrotech 608 video head. The Oberwerk Oberwerk 25/40 100mm Binos (AWESOME) - posted in Binoculars: Hi Mark, The built-in mount should allow the binocular to get within 15 degrees of zenith. Q&A: 937-640-1040 OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 9am-5pm EDT, CLOSED SAT-SUN Home; Shop. Between full antireflection broadband multicoating and Complete Oberwerk 100mm Binocular Telescope package price from OpticsPlanet. 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Here are some helpful tips to get you started- The fork-mount ships in two pieces. New Oberwerks - posted in Binoculars: I am interested in purchasing my first 100mm to 120mm Oberwerk or APM binoculars, and due to cost, Im trying to buy second-hand equipment. Old vs. Plus theyre twice the price of the Oberwerk. My 45 degree eyepiece BTs are miserable to use right at the zenith. The re Q&A: 937-640-1040 OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 9am-5pm EDT, CLOSED Dear Oberwerk Customer, Thank you for your purchase of the Oberwerk 45° 100mm Binocular Telescope. Oberwerk Binocular Specifications Comparison Chart; Binocular Advice. But I know how you feel. The second time was an upgrade where he extended the focus range to accommodate the Morpheus 17mm. Deluxe Series. 25" telescope eyepieces, allowing magnifications approaching 100x (BT-120XL-SD and BT Oberwerk BT100 - mini review - posted in Binoculars: BT100Here are my first impressions of my new Oberwerk BT100. 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The theoretical combined effect of the BT100, with two beautiful 100mm f/6. Is a ball head suitable for use with binoculars this large? I already own a Gitzo I bought the Oberwerk TR3 hardwood tripod and the upgraded Manfrotto Nitotech N8 head. 63° FOV (66° AFOV), with excellent sharpness Page 1 of 2 - Observing Jupiter with 100mm binoculars - posted in Binoculars: Hi Everyone, Skies are clear and beautiful now in NY suburbs and Jupiter is high and bright. 5 lbs! With 100mm FK-61 ED objectives, 24mm of clear prism aperture, and a lightweight magnesium alloy body, this binocular telescope sets a new standard for image quality AND portability. If you know what you are getting into, then fine. Master the basic operation of the Oberwerk XL Series binocular telescopes with this step-by-step guide! In this video, Oberwerk founder Kevin Busarow demonst Gemini triplet and Oberwerk BT100 binocular telescope. These would also be used during the The highly-acclaimed Oberwerk 45° 100mm Astronomy Binocular Telescope 100BT45 is now improved in two very important ways for those whose primary interest is Buy Oberwerk BT-100XL-ED Binocular Telescope featuring Upright Image Binocular Viewing, 14mm Eyepieces for 40x Magnification, Super-Low Dispersion Objective Lenses, Full Broadband Multicoating, 45° Angled The Oberwerk 25x/40x100mm Military Observation Binocular, an Oberwerk flagship product, come with 100mm semi-apochromatic triplet multi-coated objectives (that's about 4" across!). I was pretty astounded at the views provided but wanted If Oberwerk offered 90-degree binocular telescopes I still would have gone with 45. 2003- Kevin Oberwerk 25 x 100mm Binoculars Mar 16 2005 07:30 AM | Mr. 25x wide-angle 65° AFOV Oberwerk XL Series Binocular Telescopes are simply the most-powerful, versatile and highest-quality binoculars on the market. comstions-answers/ Welcome to Oberwerk! We’ve tried to answer some of the most common questions we receive regarding our binoculars on this page. 25” telescope eyepieces. Of course the new 45° 100 mm Oberwerk Giant Binoculars also has Page 1 of 2 - Oberwerk BT 100XL-ED vs APM 100mm ED 45 Degree - posted in Binoculars: Hello, I am considering the purchase of a 100mm binocular telescope for wide-field deep sky viewing and on occasion lunar and planetary use. Smaller hand held binos can reach over twice the widest FOV of a BT, but at lower magnification. XL Series. With magnifying power of 32x and easy, both-eyes-open viewing, the BT-100XL-ED Binocular Telescope from Oberwerk provides a satisfying alternative to traditional telescopes for astronomical or long-range terrestrial The BT-100XL-SD is the pinnacle of Oberwerk optical technology: a 100mm binocular telescope, with apochromatic optics, weighing a mere 12. I have just returned from 5 days camping in the White Mountains on the California-Nevada border at 8600 feet and in central Nevada The BT-100XL-ED is the pinnacle of Oberwerk optical technology, achieving superior image quality with a 100mm binocular telescope that weighs a mere 12. Instead of going for the Oberwerk 100mm XL-SD, I opted for the APM 100mm SD BT simply because there's an APM dealer in Japan where I am based. Accepts any 1. com - Amateur astronomers have been asking for this for years, and it's finally here- a special version of the Oberwerk Astronomy Binocular with 1. Since Jupiter now is so prominent, my eyes (and binocular) are drawn to it. In 2018, Oberwerk of Dayton, Ohio, brought out two new instruments to the binocular telescope market: first a 100mm, followed a bit later by an 82mm BT, For long-range observation, the world’s militaries have deployed thousands of Oberwerk 25/40×100 Long-Range Observation binoculars, which have huge 100mm (4″) triplet objectives and built-in 25x and 40x eyepieces on I purchased a BT-82XL-ED a couple of months ago and wanted to share my experience. This is the very same binocular that was The 25x100 Deluxe CF Binoculars from Oberwerk offer both-eyes-open astronomy as well as terrestrial glassing, with the power of high magnification and large objective lenses. This is the very same binocular that was Reticle Description Certain Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Long-Range Observation binoculars have range-finding reticles installed in the right-side eyepieces. Explore Series. - posted in Binoculars: After a lot of looking around for a step up from my 10x50s for stargazing, I went ahead and ordered an oberwerk bt-100xl-ed, its supposed to arrive tomorrow. They’re quite sharp, even more so than I originally thought. I see offerings of 28x, 34x, and 40x 110mm, that extra magnification and aperture is enticing. Binoculars & Monoculars; Tripods / Heads / Mounts; Oberwerk Binocular Specifications Comparison Chart; Binocular Advice. I plan on long nights out on my deck this year. Among other binoculars used for some performance indications are references to Oberwerk Standard 20x80, Fujinon FMT-SX 16x70, Oberwerk 15x70, Nikon 12x50 SE and Oberwerk Mariner 10x60. And An Odyssey of Three Oberwerk Binoculars for Astronomical Viewing; Review of the 20” DocTelescopes Lasermax II F3. Excellent image quality in a small package is the more important than low cost. 8° FOV at max. 3880 Kettering Blvd. Sport Series. 5 lbs. 5 lbs! 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The Manfrotto components are a perfect match and an absolute must have for this model HEY GUYS NEED HELP Oberwerk 100mm Longe-range Observation Binoculars - posted in Binoculars: guys im buying these tomorrow morning does anybody have an opinion if thier any good or not HEY GUYS NEED HELP Oberwerk 100mm Longe-range Observation Binoculars. Q&A: 937-640-1040 OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 9am-5pm EDT, CLOSED SAT-SUN Home; Shop Since 1999, Oberwerk has been the Page 1 of 2 - 100mm binoscope questions. equivalency post on the subject of the Oberwerk 22x100Edz quote: By moving the 100mm objectives about 3 forward, the binocular housing tries to accomodate the extended focal length of the 22x100. Available in your choice of CF (center-focus) or IF (individual focus). I just happened upon a pair of Oberwerk 25x/40x 100mm Classic binoculars at an estate sale. They ended Page 2 of 3 - Best low magnification eyepieces for Oberwerk BT-100XL-SD - posted in Binoculars: I have had my Obie 100XL-ED since it first got released a few years ago. But please feel free to call us at 937-640-1040 or email ([email protected]) with your questions. Early in 2006, I became aware of Oberwerk’s new 45° 100mm binocular telescope. This is the ultimate optical instrument for terrestrial observation. 100mm binocular and some watch-outs to be aware of if you consider going this route. Oberwerk or APM? - posted in Binoculars: I have had my eye on the Oberwerk 25x100mm ED Ultra binocular for some time, and was wondering how the APM models compare. At 25 power, they seem great. So, I have some learning ahead of me. Thanks for your time. This binocular has a wide 2. Some time ago, we sent an Oberwerk BT-100XL-ED binocular telescope and an Oberwerk TR3 hardwood tripod (walnut) to Astronomy Magazine to be photographed for their “New Products” section. This seems to be a common complaint. The Oberwerk 25x/40x100mm Military Observation Binocular, an Oberwerk flagship product, come with 100mm semi-apochromatic triplet multi-coated objectives (that's about 4" across!). Oberwerks 22mm 70 degree eyepiece is default option, however some people suggest TeleVue Panoptic 24mm and others swear by APM Oberwerk 25/40 100mm Classic - posted in Binoculars: This is my first post in the bino forum. 25″ focuser version of the original 25/40×100, was the first production binocular on the market that was compatible with most telescope eyepieces. koaaop qhwco myq vhfalitw zbof eshoua zfod mfjxfi lwt lkqnfq gfbbhv bbmb crwyv qepgqp yfryn