The German engineers at MINOX have redefined the Large Objective Binocular with the MINOX Comfort Bridge BL 10x52 BR Binocular. The "L" in the name stands for "light weight." These large objective binoculars weigh in at a mere 33.5 ounces! Finally, a 52 series binocular that you can use in the field all day long as a general purpose binocular. While larger in stature, the BL 10x52 is easy to handle. The open Comfort Bridge design gives the ability to fully wrap your hand around the body tubes which allows for stable one-handed observation. At the heart of the innovative optical system is the optimized 52 mm front lenses, backed by phase coated roof prisms and M multi-layer coatings. This provides for bright, color perfect, pin sharp images even under the most challenging lighting conditions. With this large 52mm objective lens, you can extend your viewing time to well before dawn and after dusk. Even look at the night sky with these beauties. This viewing is complimented even more by the long eye relief and twist adjustable eye-cups that insure stunning full field images, even when wearing glasses. Ruggedly Minox - The space age polycarbonate body is fully encased in a shock dampening non slip rubber armoring. Internal fogging is eliminated by nitrogen purging and the entire optical system is sealed for waterproof performance to a depth of 16 ½ feet.