In optics, magnification and the field of view are almost always related and as with most things in life nothing is perfect and you have to make compromises. So if you want a really wide field of view, you usually have to sacrifice on power, whilst if a more powerful magnification is important to...

Pentax 9 X 28 DCF LV review: With magnification of 9 times the Pentax 9x28 DCF LV series are a handy, lightweight set of binoculars for your boating or outdoor needs. They weigh 12.9 ounces or 375 gram and measure at height of 4.6 inches and a width of 4.5 inches.

Compact Overall Design; Waterproof to 1m; Good field of View; Increased Brightness & Contrast

Lack of Ergonomic Feel

I carried out a lot of research on a compact pair of Binoculars that could be used with glasses and found these to be the best value for money. We use the Binoculars at Australian football matches and find the compactness, magnification and field of view to be good for this application.

I own Swavorski 8.5xELs,10x50SLCs, Leica Duovids, Celestron 7x50s and now the Pentax 9x28 DCF LV. My day of birding with these instead of the 8.5s was surprisingly fun. Here are the Pros and Cons. Pros: Well chosen power of 9x make the binos useful for many situations.

I bought these binoculars to help follow the British Open Golf Championship.at Muirfield this year and I found them light and easy to use. They are also good for bird watching, etc.

This was purchased as a gift for my daughter who wanted something lightweight to carry when she and her husband are hiking and bicycling. After some research I decided that this met her needs.

Close Focus; Compact; Lightweight; Quality Lenses; Waterproof

Just needs a little more brightness. 8x32 probably a better compromise.

This is the second pair of these binoculars I've purchased. I've had the first pair for more than a year and they have been heavily used. They are light weight and have great optics. We use them primarily for bird watching and appreciate the fact that they are exceptionally clear and bright.

We initially tried the smaller version of these, and while they were really good, these are even better. Clear, small and light weight - fabulous for travelling. Easy to use, excellent quality.

Rugged; Simple; Lightweight; Reliable