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Steiner binoculars: 41 models compared

Steiner has 41 models in the records, and none lists ED glass. The median view is 356 ft, but the range runs from 160 ft on the M2080 to 441 ft on the T856r.

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Steiner T856r

  • Widest view of the 41: 441 ft
  • Longest eye relief of the 41: 23.4 mm
  • Waterproof

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Binoculars compared
41
Series
13
Field of view range
160 to 441 ft
With 16 mm eye relief or more
27 of 36

Most popular Steiner with a listing: Steiner Commander 7x50

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Steiner Predator

The Predator 8x42 shows 375 ft with 17.3 mm of eye relief, and the 10x42 keeps the same 6.6 ft close focus.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Steiner Predator AF 8x30 8x30 360 ft 15 mm 10 ft 19 oz 3.8 mm $200 to $500
Steiner Predator 8x42 8x42 375 ft 17.3 mm 6.6 ft 26.6 oz 5.3 mm $500 to $1,000
Steiner Predator 10x42 10x42 324 ft 16 mm 6.6 ft 26.3 oz 4.2 mm $500 to $1,000

Steiner Commander

Both Commander 7x50 models show 420 ft, and the 7x50c weighs 42 oz against 38 oz for the plain 7x50.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Steiner Commander 7x50 7x50 420 ft 66 ft 38 oz 7.1 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon
Steiner Commander 7x50c 7x50 420 ft 66 ft 42 oz 7.1 mm over $2,000 Check price on Amazon

Steiner Military-Marine

The Military-Marine 7x50 gives 20.2 mm of eye relief, while the 8x30 weighs only 17.1 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Steiner Military-Marine 8x30 8x30 390 ft 15 mm 66 ft 17.1 oz 3.8 mm $200 to $500 Check price on Amazon
Steiner Military-Marine 7x50 7x50 302 ft 20.2 mm 65 ft 36 oz 7.1 mm $200 to $500 Check price on Amazon
Steiner Military-Marine 10x50 10x50 327 ft 16 mm 66 ft 35.3 oz 5 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon

Steiner Safari UltraSharp

The Safari UltraSharp 8x22 weighs 8 oz and shows 375 ft, the lightest and widest figures in this series.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Steiner Safari UltraSharp 8x22 8x22 375 ft 9.8 ft 8 oz 2.8 mm Check price on Amazon
Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x26 10x26 302 ft 12.7 mm 11 ft 10.5 oz 2.6 mm $100 to $200 Check price on Amazon
Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x42 10x42 317 ft 16 mm 6.6 ft 25.4 oz 4.2 mm $200 to $500 Check price on Amazon

Steiner Navigator

Every Navigator model shows 419 ft, from the 7x30c at 18.7 oz up to the 7x50c at 30 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Steiner Navigator 7x30 7x30 419 ft 17.4 mm 66 ft 17.6 oz 4.3 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon
Steiner Navigator 7x30c 7x30 419 ft 17.4 mm 66 ft 18.7 oz 4.3 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon
Steiner Navigator 7x50 7x50 419 ft 20.2 mm 66 ft 26.6 oz 7.1 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon
Steiner Navigator 7x50c 7x50 419 ft 20.2 mm 66 ft 30 oz 7.1 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon

Steiner Nighthunter

The Nighthunter 8x56 is the one Steiner listed as porro prism, with a 7 mm exit pupil and 405 ft of view.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Steiner Nighthunter 8x56 8x56 405 ft 66 ft 38.5 oz 7 mm $1,000 to $2,000

Steiner BluHorizons

The BluHorizons 10x42 has the shortest close focus in its size at 6 ft, with 16 mm of eye relief.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Steiner BluHorizons 10x26 10x26 294 ft 12.4 mm 9.8 ft 10.6 oz 2.6 mm $200 to $500
Steiner BluHorizons 10x42 10x42 300 ft 16 mm 6 ft 25 oz 4.2 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon

Steiner Observer

The Observer 8x42 shows 348 ft with 17 mm of eye relief, and the 10x42 weighs 24.9 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Steiner Observer 8x42 8x42 348 ft 17 mm 6.6 ft 25.3 oz 5.3 mm
Steiner Observer 10x42 10x42 300 ft 16 mm 6.6 ft 24.9 oz 4.2 mm
Steiner Observer 8x56 8x56 336 ft 16 mm 41.3 oz 7 mm Check price on Amazon

Steiner Ranger Xtreme

The Ranger Xtreme 8x42 offers 18.5 mm of eye relief, the longest of the four sizes in this series.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x32 8x32 399 ft 17 mm 6.6 ft 20.1 oz 4 mm
Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x42 8x42 375 ft 18.5 mm 6.6 ft 28.2 oz 5.3 mm
Steiner Ranger Xtreme 10x42 10x42 324 ft 16 mm 6.6 ft 28.2 oz 4.2 mm
Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x56 8x56 375 ft 16.3 mm 7.5 ft 39.9 oz 7 mm

Steiner SkyHawk 4.0

The only SkyHawk 4.0 size, the 10x32, weighs 21.2 oz and shows 354 ft, close to the brand median of 356 ft.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Steiner SkyHawk 4.0 10x32 10x32 354 ft 17 mm 6.6 ft 21.2 oz 3.2 mm

Steiner Navigator Autobright

The Navigator Autobright 7x50 shows 384 ft with 20.2 mm of eye relief, and the 7x50c adds weight at 39.3 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Steiner Navigator Autobright 7x50 7x50 384 ft 20.2 mm 36.7 oz 7.1 mm
Steiner Navigator Autobright 7x50c 7x50 384 ft 20.2 mm 39.3 oz 7.1 mm

Steiner T-Series

The T856r shows 441 ft with 23.4 mm of eye relief, the widest view and longest eye relief among Steiner models.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Steiner T824 8x24 342 ft 14 mm 6 ft 12 oz 3 mm $200 to $500
Steiner T1028 10x28 263 ft 14 mm 6 ft 12.7 oz 2.8 mm $200 to $500
Steiner T1042 10x42 315 ft 16 mm 6 ft 26 oz 4.2 mm $500 to $1,000
Steiner T1042r 10x42 317 ft 16 mm 6 ft 26.7 oz 4.2 mm $500 to $1,000
Steiner T750 7x50 356 ft 20.2 mm 66 ft 40.5 oz 7.1 mm $500 to $1,000
Steiner T856r 8x56 441 ft 23.4 mm 66 ft 42.3 oz 7 mm $1,000 to $2,000

Steiner M-Series

The M-Series spans the M750r at 390 ft down to the 20x80 at 160 ft, and the 15x80 and 20x80 weigh 68.1 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Steiner M830r 8x30 390 ft 20 mm 66 ft 18.7 oz 3.8 mm $1,000 to $2,000
Steiner M750r 7x50 390 ft 22 mm 66 ft 36.9 oz 7.1 mm $1,000 to $2,000
Steiner M750rc 7x50 392 ft 22 mm 66 ft 39.7 oz 7.1 mm $1,000 to $2,000
Steiner M1050r 10x50 300 ft 15.8 mm 66 ft 35.3 oz 5 mm $1,000 to $2,000
Steiner M1580 15x80 216 ft 13 mm 197 ft 68.1 oz 5.3 mm over $2,000
Steiner M1580rc 15x80 216 ft 13 mm 197 ft 5.3 mm over $2,000
Steiner M2080 20x80 160 ft 197 ft 68.1 oz 4 mm over $2,000

Steiner by the numbers

Binoculars compared
41
Median field of view
356 ft
Median weight
26.7 oz
Median eye relief
16.2 mm
With an Amazon listing
14 of 41

The Steiner binoculars with the longest eye relief, from the maker's figures.

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Steiner questions

Which sizes does Steiner make?

Steiner has 41 binoculars in the chart across 15 sizes: 10x42, 7x50, 10x50, 8x30, 10x26, 8x42, 8x22, 8x56, 7x30, 8x32, 10x32, 10x28.

Do Steiner binoculars work with glasses?

27 of the 36 Steiner models with a printed figure have 16 mm of eye relief or more, the minimum the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.

How many Steiner binoculars have 16 mm of eye relief or more?

27 of 36 Steiner models with a printed eye relief figure give 16 mm or more. The median across the brand is 16.2 mm.

What warranty does Steiner print?

Steiner prints the Steiner Heritage Warranty for the US and 10 years on steiner.de.