Binoculars: Porro vs. Roof Prism

[Anonymous]

 

[Doohan]

Roof Prism


Because they are more compact... Usually my biggest concern on binos! Who likes a boat anchor tied around their neck?? :shock:

 

[Blue-Dot-37.5]

Porro has one less "bounce" so they should be clearer if they have the same quality optics that's in a roof prism.

 

[Anonymous]

Who likes a boat anchor tied around their neck?? :shock:

My ex-wife?

 

[Doohan]

 

[Anonymous]

Porro has one less "bounce" so they should be clearer if they have the same quality optics that's in a roof prism.

Better FOV, greater depth perception anyway. Have yet to find anyone who can tell the difference given phase-corrected roof vs. porro, both fully multi-coated BAK-4.

I suspect, but cannot prove, that good collimation is the most important element, given good glass.

 

[Grouse]

Who likes a boat anchor tied around their neck?? :shock:

My ex-wife?

COOL.

 

[Anonymous]

Dear Mr. Ruffed Famous Grouse,

Is a single smiley actually a "post" in PA?

 

[RogerDailey]

Better FOV, greater depth perception anyway. Have yet to find anyone who can tell the difference given phase-corrected roof vs. porro, both fully multi-coated BAK-4.

I suspect, but cannot prove, that good collimation is the most important element, given good glass.

Yes, esp. at magnifications that are usable "hand held".

 

[nugbuk]

Here is link to Zeiss' Abbe-K?nig
http://www.zeiss.com/us/co/sports/home2.nsf/ContentsWWWintern/64C8440C7FDB258F85256D0300496194
prizm system. Zeiss claims it offers same light transfer (>90%) as Porro Prizms.

 

[Loggy]

I like my Leupold Mesa's which are porro prism binoculars. I favor the classic binocular styling.

 

[Grouse]

Dear Mr. Ruffed Famous Grouse,

Is a single smiley actually a "post" in PA?

It's Edited Randy.

 

[Anonymous]

I like my Leupold Mesa's which are porro prism binoculars. I favor the classic binocular styling.

I use roof prisims most often-- so, naturally I have voted "no preference." It makes pefect sense in the ethereal Netherworld; just like a piece of rice on a Chinese bowl, or a butterfly caught in a Nitrogen Storm.

You sure get a LOT more glass for the dollar with porro's, or at least you can.

 

[Rifleman]

I have a pair of Roof prism Minox I like really well, I think most guys over look these, but I believe they compare favorably with Leica and Swarvorski without the high price tag.