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Steiner - Optics 8x30 Military Marine MM830
Average customer rating
4.8
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Steiner - Optics 8x30 Military Marine MM830
Customer Rating
5
nice size binoculars! With excellent optics
on August 11, 2023
Posted by: Robert L
I've used and owned many binoculars the larger ones offer great optic quality but they are heavy and bulky for field use, the smaller ones like 8x25 suffer with field view and optic quality! These Steiner 8X30 Military/Marine seem offer the best both without compromising performance! Not to small or heavy, great optic quality the perfect size for field use! Plus I love the protective rubber coating exterior they look great!
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Customer Rating
5
Rugged and Compact
on August 20, 2023
Posted by: Mike L
Nice size, not too bulky to carry while hiking or kayaking. Allows for quick acquisition without the need to focus.
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Customer Rating
5
Lightweight, no focus. Bombproof!!
on October 31, 2023
Posted by: J Rick M
Nice durable binoculars for general glassing. Only 8x but very clear sight and collect light past sunset.
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Customer Rating
5
Crystal clear - Perfect For Alaska!!
on August 24, 2024
Posted by: Joshua W
I grabbed these to use on a recent trip to Alaska, which involved being on the water a fair amount. I had read that higher magnification can cause some issues with hand-shake and stability if you're not using a mono-bi-tri-pod setup as a base, and that turned out to be true! These are phenomenal, light transmission is exceptional, the construction and compact design are great! they fit perfectly in a carryon for flying, and didn't weigh me down at all when I was out carrying them around. The only thing I would suggest is that you buy a better strap and case for them. The one that comes with it is an old DCU case that looks like it was left over from the first gulf war, and the strap is super flimsy/uncomfortable
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Customer Rating
5
on November 19, 2024
Posted by: Geoffrey J
Item is excellent and has been great to have deer hunting this year.
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Customer Rating
5
on May 28, 2025
Posted by: Will L
Fantastic glass clarity and good ability to pick out color at extended distance. I mostly use these for waterfowl surveys and I have been blown away by the ability to differentiate different breeds of ducks by color at 300 yards plus with just 7x magnification. They haven’t seen much abuse but given Steiner’s track record I wouldn’t be surprised if these are the only pair of lower magnification binoculars I’ll ever have to buy.
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Customer Rating
5
Good general use binocs with some limitations
on June 13, 2025
Posted by: Jeremy C
I've had a couple of pair of these over the years and just got new ones. They live in my truck and boat.
Pros: clear glass, good contrast and accurate color, easy to use, rugged
Cons: edge to edge clarity is only about 80% FOV, after setting the focus for distance, you are limited at distance closer than 25 yards. You have to refocus for close distance which isn't the design purpose for these. So not good for birds or bugs, but fine for normal glassing.
Pros: clear glass, good contrast and accurate color, easy to use, rugged
Cons: edge to edge clarity is only about 80% FOV, after setting the focus for distance, you are limited at distance closer than 25 yards. You have to refocus for close distance which isn't the design purpose for these. So not good for birds or bugs, but fine for normal glassing.
Overall, for a low cost binoc they are very good. Great with kids, and family because of the simple focus once design. Tough and light weight. A touch bulky, and they don't fit any harness cases being porro prism. But being porro's they have better glass than roofs at similar price, IMO.
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Binoculars
on September 21, 2025
Posted by: Brendon H
Steiner is known for making excellent optics, the Military and Marine 8x30s definitely live up to their reputation. This is my first set of Steiner binoculars and won't be my last. They provide a crisp and clear view, the infinity focus allows for "set it and forget it" capability that makes a big difference for those of us with astigmatism to adjust them once and have a clear view at any distance without readjusting them. They are extremely durable and well-built. SOLID BINOCULARS that are much better than any of my others in the same price range.
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