Bresser Condor 8x56 Binoculars

Comments about Bresser Condor 8x56 Binoculars:

I purchased two Bresser binoculars at the same time. Both were 8x56 models, this Condor Roof Prism model and a JAGD Poro Prism model, with the idea that I would compare them side-by-side to see which I preferred. The comparison was night and day. First of all, the Condor either had some broken glass or other glass-like substance all over the inside of one of the barrels. So looking through both sides together never offered a pleasing view as it was very un-balanced. But even the "good" side was not nearly as clear and sharp as the views through the JAGD. So I never really considered getting a second Condor to replace the bad one that I received. The JAGD 8x56 had far superior views of all objects. It's hard to make a judgment of Bresser quality since I got one very nice binocular and one very defective one. Perhaps the Condor was dropped at some point before it got to me, I don't know. It is a fact that it is more difficult to make a good roof prism binocular than it is a good poro prism binocular, so perhaps I should expect to pay more for a roof prism design that can match a given poro prism design. I returned the Condor and kept the JAGD.