Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.65 x 12.05 x 6.22 inches |
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Package Weight | 3.06 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9 x 4.7 x 14 inches |
Item Weight | 70.4 Ounces |
Brand Name | BARSKA |
Warranty Description | 1 Year |
Model Name | Barska AB11184 Gladiator 20-140x80 Zoom Binoculars with Tripod Adaptor for Astronomy & Long Range Viewing |
Color | Black |
Material | Rubber |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Barska |
Part Number | 1 |
Style | 20-140x80 |
Included Components | Binoculars, Case, Cloth, Manual |
Sport Type | Hunting |
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Brand | BARSKA |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Special Feature | High Magnification Shock Resistant Slip Resistant Portable |
Objective Lens Diameter | 80 Millimeters |
Magnification Maximum | 140 x |
About this item
- Zoom Binoculars: The zoom binoculars features wide variable range of 20-140x magnification that allows easy targeting and then zoom in for a closer and detailed look.
- Quality Optics: The binoculars comes with BAK-4 prism, multi-coated optics, and large 80mm objective lenses, bringing you bright and crystal clear views.
- Distance Observation: The binoculars is suitable for long range terrestrial and celestial viewing, and performs well under low-light conditions.
- Easy Carrying: The zoom binoculars comes with carrying case and neckstrap and also has a built in tripod mount to for easy viewing.
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From the manufacturer
- AB11184
- FOV: 54ft / 18m @ 20x
- Close Focus: 87ft / 29m
- Eye Relief: 21 mm
- Exit Pupil: 4 mm
- Legnth: 14 in
- Weight: 70.4 oz
20-140x80mm Gladiator Zoom Binoculars
by Barska
The powerful 20-140x80 Gladiator Zoom Binoculars from Barska have been designed specifically for long distance terrestrial and astronomical viewing. The 20-140x magnification range of these Barska Gladiators allow the viewer to scan a large field of view and then zoom in on the selected object for a closer look. A zoom thumb-lever allows the user to quickly zoom in or out without having to take their eyes off of the binoculars.
- Multi-Coated Optics
- Braced-In Tripod Mount
- Protective Rubber Armor Coating
- Fold-Down Eyecups
- BAK-4 Porro Prisms
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Large Variable Zoom20x - 140x magnification lets you get up close to any object. |
Argon PurgedBinoculars are O ring sealed and argon purged for complete waterproof and fogproof protection. |
Built In MountThe built in tripod mount makes the binocular perfect for viewing objects far away even celestial viewing. |
IncludesCarrying Case, Neck Strap, and Lens Cloth. |
- Recommend using binoculars with a tripod for steady viewing.
- Tripod not included.
Product Description
Specifications:9x, Field of View (ft@1000yds/m@1000m) =273/91, Prism Glass: BK-7, Exit Pupil (mm): 6.3, Close Focus (ft/m)26.24/8.0, Eye Relief 23.0mm
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ASIN | B001JJCI4M |
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Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #999 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #460 in Binoculars |
Date First Available | April 27, 2008 |
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the binoculars. They say it is a powerful device that is easy to use. However, some customers have reported issues with the weight and focus of the product. They also say the focus mechanism is not too robust and it takes a little finesse to master. Customers also dislike the size. Opinions are mixed on quality, magnification, and image quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the binoculars. They say that they work great, are powerful, and do the job for long range sitings. Some mention that the bins are a little heavy, but they are built solid. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"Powerful binoculars. Does the job for long range sitings. Good quality and able to see the details of what you are looking at...." Read more
"...For the money, these are great binoculars, and I'd buy one for my son or daughter." Read more
"I bought these for use from a cruise ship. They were great for that purpose, with the notable concern that they're so large they took up about a..." Read more
"Work perfectly for a few months . Then Zoom in and out stop working and there was an obstruction within binoculars." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the binoculars. Some mention it's a solid purchase, well built, and great quality for the money, while others say it'll fell apart the second use.
"...any detail but from what I've seen so far they are awesome and at a good price would definitely recommend to anyone looking for Astronomy..." Read more
"...It's not a focusing problem nor an alignment problem; it's a lens quality problem...." Read more
"My unit was high quality and very well built...." Read more
"...These are excellent Bino's for there price. You must get used to them. There is a learning curve, and a little practice is necessary...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the magnification of the binoculars. Some mention that it works great, has a great zoom, and an astonishing range. Others say that it's unwieldy, has not a really good zoom, the image blurs, and at maximum zoom the image is no larger than that of a 48x spotting scope.
"...The main reason I am returning these is because at max zoom the image is no larger than my that of my 48x spotting scope...." Read more
"...and at minimum magnification was even with my 20x70s and the zoom feature is nice but can make it very difficult to hold steady by hand but was..." Read more
"...across a field, and eventually determined that I could see no more detail at any magnification than my pair of 10x30 binoculars...." Read more
"...One thing is the focal point gets smaller, but just folding the eyes cover in, and putting your eyes closer to the lens, makes it larger...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the image quality of the binoculars. Some mention that the viewing is really good, while others say that the image is hazy and lacking.
"...with but with a quick hand held look around the sky the moon was very sharp and detailed and at minimum magnification was even with my 20x70s and..." Read more
"...And gosh, again, I just can't emphasize enough how hazy the images are, no matter the amount of tinkering you do...." Read more
"...Does the job for long range sitings. Good quality and able to see the details of what you are looking at...." Read more
"...once you get to about 250 yards and farther the image blurs and blurs even more with the zoom adjusted...." Read more
Customers find the binoculars to be a little heavy. They also say the weight difference is too much if they are in a comfortable position.
"Great magnification, but heavy." Read more
"...it is a big unit and pretty heavy, you need a tripod to easily use but it can be hand held...." Read more
"...Feel:These have a substantial weight and feel well made..unfortunately looks can be deceptive.The Problem(s):..." Read more
"...They are heavy and a steady tripod is recommended...." Read more
Customers find the focus of the binocular difficult to use. They mention that it takes a little finesse and is not too difficult to master. Some customers also mention that the focus mechanism is not robust.
"...You can get one eye in focus and then trying to get both eyes to merge together didn’t work so well at night...." Read more
"...is, the more any little shake makes the object jump about and difficult to focus on." Read more
"Received the product.. but it was not good.. could not focus.. I cannot use it.. really disappointing..Not recommended.." Read more
"...Focusing is more difficult, the image quality severely lacking even at the lowest settings and the haze/double image much more bothersome to..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the binoculars. They mention that they are cartoonish in size, taking up a quarter of their room. They also say that the unit is big and heavy, requiring a tripod to use.
"...Astronomy binoculars if they are willing to use a tripod because they are large and hefty would get tiresome quickly using by hand pool pic is of..." Read more
"...And I'm usually happy doing that. But trust me, the drop is just too large with these...." Read more
"...it is a big unit and pretty heavy, you need a tripod to easily use but it can be hand held...." Read more
"...the exit pupal's ( points of light in the center of the eye piece ) get smaller, even tinny...." Read more
Customers find the stability of the binocular to be difficult to hold steady by hand. They mention that the mounts are heavy and need proper stabilization. Additionally, the tripod brace and adaptor are not steady.
"...my 20x70s and the zoom feature is nice but can make it very difficult to hold steady by hand but was able to catch a glimpse of one of Jupiter's..." Read more
"...Be sure to bring a stand. Very difficult to hold steady when the subject is at great distance." Read more
"...Additionally, the tripod brace and adaptor is not steady. It's very solid but slides side to side slowly once set-up...." Read more
"...away from the 'add-on' tripod mounts....they're heavy and need proper stabilization." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
The main reason I am returning these is because at max zoom the image is no larger than my that of my 48x spotting scope. I've attached a comparison. As such I have no use for these otherwise nice binoculars.
4 stars if you don't mind the max zoom being about a third of that advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
The main reason I am returning these is because at max zoom the image is no larger than my that of my 48x spotting scope. I've attached a comparison. As such I have no use for these otherwise nice binoculars.
4 stars if you don't mind the max zoom being about a third of that advertised.
The images are just completely and unacceptably hazy. I spent 2 hours with a tripod in my living room looking out across a field, and eventually determined that I could see no more detail at any magnification than my pair of 10x30 binoculars. And by the way, the magnification at anywhere near the 20x and 140x extremes was a farce. I'm guessing that the usable zoom range is maybe something like 30x to 60x, although there are no numbers on it to tell me what the zoom level actually is.
And gosh, again, I just can't emphasize enough how hazy the images are, no matter the amount of tinkering you do. It's not a focusing problem nor an alignment problem; it's a lens quality problem. Like they used some cheap old plastic lenses in there somewhere from 1902. And for that 21 mm eye relief spec... I really don't know where they got that, and it is a complete joke. It seems much, much shorter, at any zoom level. The 14 mm of eye relief on my other binoculars works much better.
I kid you not. If you have the money to spend on these, get something else for the same money, even if the quoted specs on that something else are much less.
I suppose that it could be possible that a mediocre pair of binoculars cannot be made with these listed specs at this price. But if that is true, then they shouldn't try to sell something like this at all.
I'm really not picky. I buy cheap when I can, and accept the usual corresponding drop in quality. And I'm usually happy doing that. But trust me, the drop is just too large with these. Again, spend your money on another pair with lesser specs and better glass, or accept that you need to pay a lot more money for better binoculars. For example, I would bet that a pair of Barska Gladiator 12-60x70, for about 1/3 the price, simply can't be any worse than these (although after this experience, I wouldn't give Barska another chance on those 12-60x70's).
I was torn between giving 2 stars and 1, because they do seem to be made well. But giving 2 stars would imply that they are reasonably functional, and they are not. These are really worse than whatever pair of plain-Jane binoculars that you already own.
theses binoculars as 25x80+ only. Good Viewing
I have other long distance binoculars. I have had these for over a year now, and they have become my favorite. I use them 3 or more times a week. I live in the mountains of southeastern San Diego County. Long distance viewing is a hobby of mine.
I have changed my rating from 3 to 5 stars. I stated that they were not 125 magnification, that is not so! These are excellent Bino's for there price. You must get used to them. There is a learning curve, and a little practice is necessary. As the magnification gets higher the exit pupal's ( points of light in the center of the eye piece ) get smaller, even tinny. Double image is caused by the misalignment of your pupal and the exit pupal of the bino's, but practice makes perfect. If you receive a pair that at base magnification of 25x have a double image that you can't get rid of, return them they are out of collimation. I so enjoy the variable magnification. I made a magnification chart using a factor of 7.150.
Once you get used them you will enjoy the also. Have a good view. I have had these 5 years now, and I still enjoy them. I have learned an important fact about high magnification Viewing. 2 factors work against you, distance and air temperature. You will get a more clearer image in cooler temps. Temps above 70-75 degrees will have an effect on you image quality, depending on distance.
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However, the optics are pretty rubbish, with alignment issues and chromatic aberrations as higher zoom. There's a blue halo around objects, and even a slight change in zoom seems to throw both sides out of focus by different amounts. Also, the maximum zoom is nowhere near the advertised 140x — compared to my in-law's Celestron Astromaster 70, looking at ships out in the bay, I'd say it's around 40x.
That said, I got a reasonable view of Jupiter and its moons, the rings of Saturn, the phases of Venus and Mercury, and Comet Neowise -- probably not as good as it would have been with my Dobsonian, but I can't easily take that camping with my family :)