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The Steiner Observer series consists of three roof prism models with the following parameters: 8×42, 10×42 and 8×56. In their optical construction the producers used Schmidt-Pechan system prisms but they don't inform precisely what coatings you can find on prisms and elements. We are given just a vague 'High-Contrast-Optics' term which is supposed to suggest high quality of coatings.

Year 2018 brought another change – the binoculars were given a completely new optical constructions and the number of models in that particular line-up decreased to four devices with the following parameters: 8×42, 10×42, 10×50 and 12×50.

In 2018 the Bushnell company remade their binoculars line-up completely and the Prime series became one of the cheapest presented at that time. It consists of six models with the following parameters: 10×25, 10×28, 8×32, 8×42, 10×42 and12×50.

The Olympus company made us wait for their binoculars launches in the class of objectives bigger than 30 mm quite a long time. All fans of Olympus equipment finally had a reason to be happy when, by the end of October 2018, the company showed two new PRO models, the 8x42 and the 10x42.

In 2018 the Bushnell company remade their binoculars line-up completely and the Forge series was one of the novelties, presented at that time. It consisted of four roof prism models with the following parameters: 10x30, 8x42, 10x42 and 15x56.

In 2017 the German Blaser company, so far known for production of hunting firearms, decided to enter the optics market. They presented four new roof prism binoculars with the following parameters: 8x30, 8x42, 10x42 and 8x56. Their prices and very solid, stylish looks suggested they might belong to the premium segment of the market.

Even a dozen or so years ago the Steiner line-up was dominated by high quality Porro devices. Lately, though, the number of roof prism models similarly priced than their Porro equivalents has been increasing. At the beginning of 2018 that group was additionally enlarged by the Wildlife 8x42 and 10x42 models but you shouldn't mix them with the Wildlife XP series, featuring binoculars optically better but also significantly more expensive.

First specimens of Swarovski CL Companion binoculars were presented in May 2011 and, to be honest, I wasn't especially impressed. Used to high quality optics produced by Swarovski company I admit I was a tad disappointed by their optical properties and their fields of view were too narrow at least if you asked me.

In 2018 Bushnell have revamped their binoculars offer almost completely. One of novelties presented that year was the Nitro series, consisting of three roof prism models with the following parameters: 10x25, 10x36 and 10x42.

For many years the top-of-the-range Nikon roof binoculars were grouped in the HG series consisting of 8x20, 10x25, 8x32, 10x32, 8x42 and 10x42 models. In 2010 they launched an even higher range of products, marked as EDG. Meanwhile the HG series got a bit older and, as the rivals moved sharply forward, Nikon decided to launch its successors. In July 2016 two Nikon Monarch HG binoculars were shown to the public, the 8x42 and the 10x42. Two years later the Monarch HG 8x30 and 10x30 hit the shelves.

The Olympus company made us wait for their binoculars launches in the class of objectives bigger than 30 mm quite a long time. All fans of Olympus equipment finally had a reason to be happy when, by the end of October 2018, the company showed two new PRO models, the 8x42 and the 10x42.

In the middle of 2017, while getting two Delta Optical Chase models for tests, I spoke with Grzegorz Matosek, the CEO of Delta Optical, and found out that they were finalizing a new series of binoculars, the most expensive in their offer so far. In September 2018 a series called Titanium HD ED was launched on the market and immediately hit the shelves.

This time, quite an unusual episode of the series "Legendary binoculars", because the main character is a pair of binoculars, which for many of you is not legendary. We encourage you to check why we decided to write about it.

During last couple of days we had opportunity to play with the new Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 binoculars. Please enjoy our hands-on.

There is an unusual story behind this review. One of our Readers has bought a brand new Swarovski EL 10×50 Swarovision and, during the observations, he was unpleasantly surprised. In his opinion the new instrument fared weaker against bright light than several other, much cheaper pairs of binoculars he owned.