Barska Blackhawk Waterproof Monocular – Compact, Fogproof, Multi-Coated Optics, Slip-Resistant Grip for Birding, Hiking, Sports, Concerts & Outdoor Use

This was my first monocular. I ordered it on September 14- after months of comparison against other monoculars in the $10-40 price range- and it arrived on the 18th- almost a week earlier than expected! I was very pleased.Beyond the shipping, the monocular itself is spectacular. I bought it for use hiking, camping, and everyday use, thinking it would be more portable than binoculars, and so far, it has not failed to deliver. The optics are very clear and crisp. The objective opening is large enough to let in plenty of light. The eye relief is useful, so I can use the monocular with or without my glasses, even if it doesn't stay folded back very well. I was very satisfied with the magnification power- enough to show the image very clearly without too much shake- and I'm glad I didn't select a higher magnification- this is plenty.The grip is comfortable, it's aesthetically pleasing. I had a problem where if you pull the eyepiece out it doesn't focus, and it was confusing until I popped it back into place and was able to focus. I believe the idea is to be able to lock a focus in place if you like that focus.The case is nicely padded on the inside, and I was glad it came with lens covers, though the eyepiece cover kept slipping off as I pulled out of the case. The lens cloth is of the cheapest quality- I'd say just use one intended for glasses, as this one is literally falling apart. The case came with a small tear in the seam, but it doesn't affect the protective advantage of the object.Overall, I was extremely pleased with the quality of the product and would definitely recommend it.

Great value for a monocular. I am not a binocular/monocular expert, but this monocular works very well for the price. I specifically bought this for light weight, versatility, and for the kids. At times, I've found it hard to let my family use my Vortex binoculars for quick use. The adjustments seemed a bit too complicated and time consuming for them. They just wanted it to work. I found that using this monocular did just the trick. I also bought this for the convenience of not toting around a larger set of binoculars. I find this an acceptable replacement to throw in my day pack and much easier/quicker to use to look at distant objects and for getting my bearing. The images were not as sharp and bright as my Vortex, but did great in full sunlight and did well toward evenings. For the fraction of the cost, this monocular is built with a good quality rubber coat to absorb drops and dings from being stored in a bag or bumping around in the console of my truck. I wish the covers (eye cup and lens cover) were somehow attached to the unit to avoid losing them, but for this price, I can't complain.I would highly recommend this product for it's quality build, good optics, and price-value.

I got this little monocular discounted but would have payed full price for it.this little guy works great! the textured, molded rubber grip makes it easy to hold and work the focus. The focus is very smooth turning and works well to get a nice crisp sight. the lens has a green coating on it I am going to assume cuts down on glare. While looking through it I never thought to myself wow that's really bright so the coating must be doing its job.The monocular also came with a little wrist strap which is good in case your worried about dropping it but the thick rubber shell is more than capable of withstanding a fall. it also came with a carrying case with a Velcro flap and a micro fiber cleaning cloth.I plan on using this at the range to do some quick hit spotting at the shorter distances. While you could get away with using this for a longer distance range it would be in your best interest to just get a more powerful one.All and all this is a very solid little monocular that is perfect for a range bag or hunting gear setup.

I’m a fan of Vortex and own several including rifle scopes, binoculars and now this monocular. The glass is super clear and the BDS reticle is useful. The focus ring is a little tight so it’s a two handed hold if you’re scoping different objects at varying distances. Still a great product

Initially the Barska monocular worked okay, having looked through it several times. Today, 4 months later, I Iooked through it and just about all I could see was black. Also, the adjustment knob was hard to turn. Naturally the return window has closed.I am glad I discovered this defective (to put it mildly) piece of junk before I took it on an Alaska cruise later in the year. I do not recommend buying this if you have expectations of seeing through it.

The monocular itself is very high quality. Its waterproof, it has a nice solid feel to it, it has a wrist strap, it's textured and has placements for your fingers for added grip. It comes with a black cloth case, the monocular fits snug inside and the case it has a loop so you can pull your belt through it and keep it by your side. The eye piece works as intended, but you have to place it carefully over your eye so you don't get your eyelashes to interfere with your view. You can adjust the eyepiece it for better clarity based on the distance of the object you are looking at. You do this by simply twisting it clockwise or counterclockwise. It takes a bit to get it just right and property adjusted, but it does the job. It also comes with a cover for the eyepiece and for the lens. I could see how these could be easily lost, you can slide them into the case, but there isn't a whole lot of room for storage. Overall the view is clear and for the price I think you get a very high quality monocular. I intend to use mine for camping and kayaking.