There are several factors that determine how far a pair of binoculars can see. With the right binoculars, you can see celestial objects hundreds of thousands of miles away, and you can also see animals a few miles away. A pair of 12×25 binoculars falls in the class of compact binoculars, because the objective lens is less than 30mm (25mm). Factors such as atmospheric conditions, the weather, and brightness will affect how far you can see with the 12×25 binoculars. The Magnification Take a look at the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars, which we think are some of the best binoculars for kids. They are nowhere near as tiny as the Occers reviewed here but are still considered compact. A 25mm lens is quite small, but sufficient for daytime observation when there is enough light. Less so when the light is rather weak when it is cloudy or you are out in the shady forest. After all, in a 12 x 25 instrument, the exit pupil is also quite small with just over 2 mm, not very suitable for twilight or at night with only little residual light. The so-often advertised “night vision” does not exist with such compact glasses. magnification is quite a lot for small compact binoculars and might bring stability issues. It could be difficult to hold the thing still so that the images don’t blur, which is difficult because of the low weight. However, the optical performance of binoculars depends not only on the magnification and the lens diameter but also to a much greater extent on the quality and processing of the optical glass.

In the close range, I was able to bring it into focus at objects that are about 12 feet away, after seemingly endless turning of the focus wheel. Collimation These budget-friendly binoculars are ideal for almost every novice and occasional user, thanks to their foldable rubber eyecups, long eye relief, and user-friendly focus mechanism. Whether you are buying one for yourself, getting a useful novelty item for a kid, or gifting a friend, they are worth considering. In terms of quality and performance, these optics are quite average. They provide bright and clear images with minimal color distortions, especially when there is good lighting. Thanks to the easy-to-use and strategically placed focus wheel, obtaining a laser-sharp focus is also easy. Supplied in a planed finish which is easy to paint, stain, wax or varnish to complement any interior design or d_corIf you plan on heavy binocular use and want peace of mind from a Limited Lifetime Warranty, we recommend purchasing from a big brand like Celestron or Nikon. The specs and claims from Occer don't quite match up and we would only know the real durability of this pair after a few months of constant use. On the other hand, the Occer 12×25 Compact Binoculars’ edge-to-edge clarity leaves much to be desired. The field of view blurs around the edges significantly, which is no surprise for binoculars in this price range. These binoculars are equipped with a high-resolution BaK-4 Porro prism system and fully multi-coated lens coating. With these features, they deliver a crystal clear viewing experience almost instantaneously. The lenses produce natural colors with little-to-no color distortions. At the same time, they help prevent visual fatigue. Disclaimer: All calculators, tools, and results featured on calculateconvert.com are to be finalized and not be considered a quotation or binding contract. The hinge of the middle bridge moves smoothly and evenly, by about 35 degrees. This sets the interpupillary distance from 2.36 inches (6 cm) to a maximum of 2.95 inches (7.5 cm), which fits most people.

The Occer 12x25s are popular–at least they seem to sell really well–because they have a very appealing price compared to more expensive brands. That immediately draws attention to the question of its quality, and therefore more relevantly, to its usefulness.

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While these optics work well enough during the day, they are not very useful as night-time optics (you’ll want to look into night vision goggles if you want something with built-in infrared illuminator). Nonetheless, color distortions are hardly noticeable during the daytime. These Occer binoculars are ideal for beginners and occasional enthusiasts. Since they are lightweight and affordable, they are also suitable for kids. We found the Occer 12x25 compact binocular eyecups a little too soft and they folded even with the slightest pressure applied. (Image credit: Tantse Walter) The Occer 12×25 Compact Binoculars are built for mid- and long-range observations, such as birding and stargazing. Weighing less than 9 oz, they are portable enough for you to carry wherever you go.

There are quite a few of the 12×25 compact roof prism binoculars mentioned, all of which look pretty much the same and also have pretty similar specifications. When you read the product description, they advertise and promise a lot for very little money. Most of them brag with professional, high performance, FMC, low light, night vision, and so on. The same applies to the color fidelity of the image. With everyday observations, the colors appear a little colder through the binoculars than in reality. But in no way disturbing. When looking at objects at different distances, it takes a long to focus on the object. As already mentioned above, this is due to the focus wheel that requires so much turning to focus from near to far. But once you have it in focus, the images in the inner 30 -40% of the field of view are satisfactorily sharp. Blurring increases towards the edge. But what’s there to complain, at that price. Distortion

Are They Worth It?

When it comes to binoculars, size is not necessarily proportional to performance. Sometimes, even the smallest ones are more powerful than the biggest. The Occer 12×25 Compact Binoculars is a great example of a lightweight pair of optics that does a pretty decent job. The fold-down eyecups fold down and stay down (unlike on the National Geographic 6x21 binoculars we reviewed). In fact, they are a little too easy to fold. We found it frustrating that any pressure applied to the eyecups when looking through them encouraged them to fold down. A little more resistance would be appreciated to prevent accidental folding.