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Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Steiner's new roof-prism Merlin series sports fully multicoated optics for optimum brightness and resolution in low-light situations. Precise center focus adjusts down for 6-ft. close focus. Easy-to-grip, shock-absorbing rubber-armored exterior with a unique earth-tone color specially formulated not to glare or reflect light. Waterproof, guaranteed against fogging or leaking. Includes deluxe thermo-molded case, attached lens caps and neoprene neck strap. 10-year warranty. Made in Germany.

Average Customer Rating:

4.6 out of 5

15 of 16 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

Good Clarity...OK Design, September 13, 2009
By DSB from Nevada

"I have used my 10X42 Merlins for three seasons before writing this review. For entry level glasses, you can't beat the price for the clarity. The only gripe I have with these, is the covers for the objective lenses. They attach using a snap in design, that just doesn't hold up to extensive use. Even without removing and replacing them, the click in portion on the bino housing itself has broken on both of my covers, and one of the cover connections is now worn through. The Steiner warranty does not cover parts that are "worn out" due to standard use, and a replacement set is $42. Good glass, but was looking for a little better construction, or a better (beefier) design for extensive use."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 2 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Steiner Merlin's, August 3, 2009
By DocButcher from Collierville, TN

"These are top quality binoculars; lightweight,easy to focus, comfortable, and have the ability to focus at very close objects. I have one other pair of Steiner binos, 10x50, Bighorns, which are also excellent, but these provide the same quality optic in a far smaller package. They come with a first class case, lacking only the neck strap, which I will have to order ASAP. For the money they are truly a worthwhile purchase for anyone who requires a lightweight, first class optic."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 3 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Steiner Merlins, February 20, 2009
By jeffw200 from New Jersey

"Just bought these for huntin and they are excellent. Very clear optics. They are alittle heavier then others but worth it for me due to the quality of optics, they also focus fast. Alittle expensive but you get what you pay for."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 4 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

1 out of 5

Mediocre at best, December 10, 2008
By bighornsheephunter

"I purchased a pair of Merlin Steiner 10*42 binoculars and I wanted to give consumers fair warning about them. The only time that I use my binoculars is during hunting season and in the three hunting seasons that I have had them I have had to return a pair and have had numerous of there parts simply fall off as I was walking through open terrain. After having them 2 seasons the glass was so scratched up that I had to return them and the warranty is not the 30 years as I thought, they said that the glass was scratched from my "carelessness". I'll take part of the blame but 2 hunting seasons and they are so scratched that I cannot see through them? Come on I won't take all of the blame as I am very responsible for my optics. That cost me an extra $150 to have them repaired. And the eye pieces are so poorly assembled on the optics they both just fell off. That is another $42 plus shipping that I am into these binoculars I am not going to mention the rest that went wrong, but I will say this; for the money a consumer is better off buying a pair of Leupold's for better or same quality and a way better warranty."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? No

Review 5 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Best Binoculars I've owned., August 5, 2008
By CircleL from Virginia

"I recently bought a set of Steiner Binoculars from Cabelas. They are by far the best glasses I have ever used. The price was pretty good for the quality of the product. Of course I would have liked to have spent less but given the quality of the binoculars I feel like I got an excellent value. The service from Cabelas was superior as always. Thanks for the opportunity to share this review with fellow hunters. Enjoy the product. gl"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 6 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Value, July 28, 2008
By CKJackson from Jackson, MS

"Steiner's Merlin 8 X 42's are sharp, bright, compact, lightweight and well made.
They perform as well as more expensive models, and are a great value for the price."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 7 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great optics, June 10, 2008
By Hawkspotter

"A-1 binoculars. They are my second pair of Steiners from Cabela's. Clarity is excellent and the focusing on distant objects is a breeze."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 8 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Best Binoculars I ever had, March 16, 2008
By JChance from Texas

"This is the first set of "expensive" binoculars I have ever bought. And yes you can tell the difference between the Melin 10x50's and the $100 Bushnell's/ Whatever. They have amazing clarity and detail at 200 yards. Low light conditions are awesome. When I am sitting in my deer stand at daybreak and you can barely see an outline, you can look through these binoculars and count points. I don't know how the Zeiss or Leicas could be much better than these for the money. It helped me judge a 160 inch 13 point at daybreak that I was able to shoot as soon as legal shooting hours came around. Buy these you won't be sorry."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 9 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Binos, January 8, 2008
By Realtor from Island Falls, Maine

"Crystal clear, terrific at dawn and dusk. Fast easy focus. Great value."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 10 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

awsome binos, January 7, 2008
By BBHSASK

"Wow, super clear and sharp. They have a nice look to them and are a nice compact pair. Germans know their optics."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 11 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Husbands Christmas Present, January 7, 2008
By drakette from Willis, Texas

"My husband is an avid bird watcher and has looked & looked for a good set of birding binocs. Being the dedicated wife, I did alot of research and found that the Steiner's were not only high quality but were as close focus as you could get (around 5-6 ft). My husband was very excited and very impressed. Cabela's was very prompt - informative - just wish they had a store closer to our home. Will not hesitate to order anything online from them."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 12 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Good Glasses/Good Value, December 3, 2007
By Boomer01 from Medina, OH

"Bought the glasses for an elk hunting trip to Wyoming. Excellent clarity and brightness. Good value for the $$."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 13 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Merlin Magic, October 15, 2007
By KBD601 from Essex, Montana

"Just a fine pair of German enigneered binoculars. Light, easy to focus and with fine optical carity. Worth every pennny"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 14 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

WOW!, May 8, 2007
By Gjohnson from Ex hunting guide, Oregon

"Even though I've hunted all my life, this is the first pair of "real" binoculars I've ever owned and I must say it is a wonderful experience. I've never seen such clarity. It's as if I just walked up closer to everything - it's that clear. And the light gathering ability of these glasses allows you to see very clearly when it's so dark that you can't see details at all with your own eyes.
I hunt in thick brush here in western Oregon and the 7x50's are perfect for focusing through brushy patches to see what's on the other side. This may sound like a small detail but when you're tryng to sneak up on a buck that is bedded down in a tangle, you really can use this feature to see through the tangled trees quite well.
The build quality of these glasses is also extremely good.
Top quality all around."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 15 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Steiner 8 x 50 Merlin Binoculars, January 11, 2007
By ssangle from New Jersey

"Slightly on the heavy side but the quality of vision is far worth it. Not for the high mountain backpacker because of the weight but outstanding depth of vision in low light areas are wide panoramic field of view. Top quality optics!!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 16 for Steiner Merlin Binoculars

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent, November 9, 2006
By Benjamin from Pennsylvania

"I have the 10x42 and they are very clear and work really well in low light. I also use them for deer spotting. They are a little heavy for hunting. Very Rarely do they ever fog up. I haven't found a pair of binoculars that won't fog up without spending over $1,500. They are an excellent value!!! Even when they do fog up it goes away quickly. I highly recomend them!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

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