Apm 16x70 ed review. 44 times brighter than a 25x80's 3.

Apm 16x70 ed review 5. That said, I do generally prefer the APM ED MS binoculars, but keep in mind they are double the price or more. When they arrived, they were basically in as-new condition. Jun 14, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - Oberwerk 15x70 Ultra versus APM 16x70 ED MS - posted in Binoculars: Started to go off topic on another thread and realized this comparison should be a new topic. Feb 11, 2018 · Page 3 of 4 - APM MS 20x80 ED - A Brief Comparative Review - posted in Binoculars: Yeah, I got one of the very last that were available from WO back in the day. But it was all wadded up on one side! The binocular box itself pressed up against one wall of the shipping box so Jan 28, 2017 · Page 1 of 3 - APM 16X70 ED vs. No problems to use it with glasses. I finally pulled the trigger on the APM 11x70 Magnesium ED and they arrived this morning. In the well packed box was an APM MS ED 16x70. Jan 21, 2022 · To make a long story short, I ended up buying a (very gently used) pair of APM 16x70's apochromatic bincos, featuring ED glass. Theyre very nice binos but they have some downsides. On star fields and open clusters, 20x or 25x80 will show fainter stars du Jul 17, 2019 · APM MS 16 x 70 ED Apo Binoculars vs Oberwerk 15x70mm Ultra's - posted in Binoculars: I wonder if anyone has any experience with these APM 16x70ED binoculars, and if so, how would they compare to the Oberwerk 15x70mm Ultras, which are the same as the AP binos or the Orion Resolux binos. - posted in Binoculars: Hello, I am interested in buying a good quality 16x70 binocular, I have had the Celestron Skymaster both 25x100 and 15x70, both of very mediocre quality and now I want a better one. The new, lightweight APM telescopes Large Binoculars 16 x 70 in Magnesium Housing. 5 Feb 2, 2023 · Excellent build quality, rather lightweight (2250 gr), and matches very good with a Manfrotto video fluid head on a vintage tripod with center crank column. I have here Pentax 20x60 which I like a lot. Oct 21, 2017 · Page 1 of 2 - Some 16x70s- APM MS ED 16x70 compared with Fuji FMT and Lunt MS - posted in Binoculars: I received a package from APM the other day, just in time for an autumn rain/snow storm to pass through the Sierras. I finally sold my Lunt 16x70s and bought APM 16x70 ED's in December 2018. The APM is brighter than the Maven b. (fingers crossed) But, this afternoon I had both the Fujis and the APMs side-by-sidetargeting thin, bare branches, antenna wires and even tennis court floodlight filaments against a stark white Jan 29, 2017 · Page 1 of 2 - APM 20x70 MS ED: initial - and final - impressions - posted in Binoculars: I use the 22x60 Taks for astronomy, but also for long distance observation in daytime. I did side by side comparisons between the APM 16x70 and the Oberwerk 15x70 Ultra and had a few surprises there. These will be an upgrade to my OB 15x70 Deluxe, which I still love. A confirmation email later stated that my order was processed and my new binoculars would arrive on the 3rd. Based on my experiance with my Vario, under dark skies the difference due to the 0. 2mm; that can be useful detecting faint extended objects, particularly under dark skies. Actually, the APM 20x80 is almost triple the price of the OB 20x80 Deluxe III. A 16x80's 5mm exit pupil is 2. Ive had a pair of the Oberwerk 15x70 Ultras and they were absolutely excellent binoculars. Then APM EDs appeared on the market. FUJI 16X70 FMT-SX (Round 1) - posted in Binoculars: The nighttime weather has still not cooperated to my satisfaction. Jan 2, 2019 · -APM ED 16x70, Fujinon FMT 16x70, Nikon 18x70 If no daytime use or bright astro targets, then the ED glass isn't really necessary. APM 16x70 ED is very popular as "cheap" alternative under some circumstances, Made in China. Could even resolve 4 stars in Orion's Trapezium, was a hard task but possible with a sturdy tripod and in very good conditions. I would be happy to hear your advice and comments on the Jun 17, 2022 · Page 1 of 2 - APM 16x70 MS ED Have Arrived! - posted in Binoculars: After a 6 month wait, they came today! I had a chance to unpack and inspect and honestly I was a little disappointed at the packing job The APMs arrived with bubble-wrap and wadded craft paper for cushioning. Kind regards and all best Denis, binoviewers expert Feb 11, 2018 · Page 2 of 4 - APM MS 20x80 ED - A Brief Comparative Review - posted in Binoculars: Excellent review Pinac! In relation to the low level of difference between the two, I think this is mostly due to the lack of dark skies. I cannot tell you how happy I was! Jun 1, 2021 · The session included first starlight for the OB 20x80 Deluxe III and the APM 16x70 ED MS, and a few other observing projects. We didnt meet there until 9 pm and it was after 10 pm local time before it got dark enough for deep sky observation. . Unlike many telescopes, the APM MS 16x70 Magnesium ED APOs are portable and easy to take along on a trip, with or without a tripod. I did it for the crisper/CA-free views and IF Mar 9, 2023 · Page 1 of 4 - My new APM 10x50 ED Apo binoculars. I bagged mine from APM direct at the sale price of €591 (£521), which at the time of writing is still on. Even though they were out of stock until the end of March, I decided to pull the trigger anyway. APM 16x70 MS ED crisper view (because diopter adjustment in Oberwerk not enough for my eyes) +0. Dec 29, 2022 · Anyway, regarding the 16x70's, Fiske's (and others') great reviews of the APM 16x70 ED Apo had me really salivating, until the more recent posts about quality control issues cooled my jets. I also own the wonderful APM ED 100 45°, which are exceptional Mar 22, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - Nikon 18x70 IF WP WF (Astroluxe) vs APM 16x70 ED APO - posted in Binoculars: Hello, I am planning to buy a big binocular mainly for astro use but also some terrestrial viewing. APM 70mm Magnesium ED APO Binocular with Nitrogen Fill A good pair 70mm binoculars can be an amateur astronomer´s best friend. Im looking forward to spending time with these binoculars and Nov 28, 2024 · Violet Day APM 16x70 MS ED on the way! - posted in Binoculars: Well after kicking it around in my head a bunch, I took advantage of the 500 Euro price for APM 16x70 MS EDs. At my beginner's stage, I have little confidence in my ability to detect a problem, and I don't want to risk getting a lemon and not even realizing it. Very sharp views for more than 90% of the radius of the field of view, No chromatic aberration; gives a very "vibrant" view. Their field isnt as flat as the APMs, either Jan 5, 2017 · Page 1 of 3 - APM 10x50 ED, APM 16x70 ED, APM 20x70 ED vs Lunt 10x50, Lunt 16x70 vs Pentax 20x60 SP WP - posted in Binoculars: Today my pocket with new APM ED 10x50, 16x70 and 20x70 binoculars and Lunts 10x50 and 16x70 are shipped from APM. Will post here my impressions and findings. Oberwerk ED 20x65's - posted in Binoculars: Fellow binocular fan, seeking opinions on which one of these to get. It is bright, sharp, and has excellent edge correction. And Nov 26, 2021 · The Ultras are rebranded Kunming BA8 binoculars. Optical Performance: OB 15x70D slightly brighter +0. My original plan was to save up for the 16x70 binocular telescope from Oberwerk. Theyve had good reviews since they became available last January. Step outside on your porch and scan the skies for the latest comet, or grab a lawn chair and peruse the Milky Way to discover wispy galaxies and clusters of stars that shine like jeweled boxes in the night. Under bright skies I see no difference with . Well, last night actually. Jan 18, 2024 · The APM 16x70 is a likeable binocular. Theyre big and heavy and have relatively short eye relief eyepieces like any of the WF 65° BA8 binos which share that eyepiece design. I can't speak for the 10x50s but the non-ED MS series 16x70s (Lunt, AP, others) is pretty much indistinguishable from the Fuji FMT, IMO. The Nikon costs about 2000$ and the APM about 860$ where I live, in Romania. Jun 1, 2021 · Page 2 of 2 - APM 16x70 ED MS and Oberwerk 20x80 Deluxe III First Impressions - posted in Binoculars: Love your hands on reports Fiske! Keep them coming Dec 22, 2018 · Review: APM MS 11x70 Magnesium ED APO - posted in Binoculars: Santa came a few days early this year I have been itching for a large EP glass to use when I go out to some really dark sites. The APM will be for home/local dark sky use on a p-gram, the deluxe for more distant travel/use on Monopod. I have some experience with a Nikon Astroluxe 10x70 and I know that the build quality is pretty much the best you can buy and However, don´t put your APM MS 16x70 Magnesium ED APO binoculars away once the sun comes out! These big binoculars, with their over-sized 70 mm optics, are a pleasure to use for nature observations. 5mm larger EP of the 80mm should be noticable. 5 . Oct 21, 2017 · Sharp, tight stars. The pictures on the B&H site were of excellent resolution, taken from every angle APM 70mm Magnesium ED APO Binocular with Nitrogen Fill A good pair 70mm binoculars can be an amateur astronomer´s best friend. I went to a dark site for observing yesterday evening with a friend. 5, but the difference is more subtle than what might be supposed. A small modification to my Uni-mount facilitated mounting the binoculars one on top of the other, ideal for fast switching from one to the Dec 9, 2024 · APM 16x70 MS ED Individual Focus (IF) makes it easier to achieve better pinpoint stars in each eye +0. Their only minor drawback is a modest apparent field of view. I have seen some, Omegon 16x70, Lunt ED 16x70 and the Lightquest Helios 16x70, the latter a bit cheaper. But, Ive waited a while for this, and Im thinking of getting something now Ive narrowed it down to these two: • The APM ED 16x70s - From all Ive read Dec 10, 2017 · Page 1 of 2 - My New Fujinon 16x70 FMT-SX Polaris Binoculars: A Quick Review and Commentary - posted in Binoculars: I purchased the binoculars from B&H Photo Video, in part due to the stores good reputation, but mainly because I could not find any other store that carried Fujinon binoculars or had them in stock. Characteristics: Large aparture, high magnificationHigh quality, apochromatic opticsBAK-4 prism systemState-of-the-art multi coatingsMagnesium bodyUsable with eye glassesIndividual focusTripod connector Feb 1, 2022 · Advice on 16x70 binocular. - posted in Binoculars: On February 28th, I placed an order with APM Telescopes in Germany for a pair of their 10x50 ED Apo binoculars. Very good reviews - "better than the Lunts". Feb 10, 2019 · I wouldn't put much into APM's claims of which bino is appropriate for what. Feb 4, 2017 · I took delivery yesterday of the new APM branded magnesium 16x70 ED binocular, and today I had a brief opportunity to compare it with my Lunt 16x70 magnesium. 44 times brighter than a 25x80's 3. I was initial going to wait until I had a chance to get them under dark skies before posting my impressions, but Feb 1, 2024 · Here is one interesting comparation I did between Carl Zeiss 15x60 BGAT* vs APM 16x70 ED binoculars. I Jul 4, 2018 · Also if, as reported (by @Damo636?), the APM ED 16x70 has better colour correction than the Lunt Magnesium and Helios LightQuest incarnations, it would point to different glass being used in the lenses. Chiefland should clear by tomorrow night. Feb 10, 2019 · Page 1 of 2 - Opinions re: APM ED 16X70's Vs. Im amazed by their optical quality, and its always a great experience to view through them. Jul 4, 2018 · After a bit of reading about various objective sizes and makes I have landed myself a pair of APM MS 16 x 70 ED Apo Magnesium Series Binoculars. The overall sharpness and color correction of the 20x65ED is slightly better than, say, the APM 20x80 ED MS. Carl Zeiss 15x60 BGAT* here is Classic, Germany made and probably one of most wanted binoculars for nature observers, hunters, and astronomers. APM 16x70 MS ED has slightly better contrast between object and background sky +0. aoox hmtkmm est pytsb mhyru hhk imn fzh ggb lkntfu