Experience with Teleskop Giant Binoculars

[m11]

Hi All,

Was wondering if anyone has had experience with these binos as they seem reasonably priced even including delivery to Aus?

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p9471_TS-Optics-APO-Giant-Binoculars-100-mm-Semi-APO---90--angled--1-25--eyepieces.html

The only thing I have concerns with is it says they are not collimated?

I am tossing up between these binos and the Andrew's Communication Giant 25 x 100 BT 45 which are double - looks like the same manufacturer as the Oberwerk Giant Binos.

Thanks for your help :hi:

M11

[Saturnine]

If you read through the specifications they state that they are colimated in the factory, as are all binoculars. Teleskop- Express have a good reputation

"TS Optics guarantee of quality
All binoculars from TS Optics are checked for proper optical performance and adjustment by our technical department."

A very tempting price for 100mm semi apo binos.

[m11]

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for confirming. I saw in the description for these binos had and it had me thinking:

♦ Optic is decollimated - must be collimated. Also perfect for building of 2 Semi-Apo refractor telescopes.

Really tempted to order today get this as the price to get it here is quite cheap. :)

M11

[Saturnine]

Some of their blurb is just bad translation of German to English, I think what is meant that if the tubes were separated they would be fine stand alone 100mm F5 scopes. Not that anyone would be sacreligeous enough to do that.

[m11]

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for that. Lost in translation :)

I have just put in my order for one. Thanks also for the quick replies. :thanks:

M11

[m11]

Hi Jeff,

One thing I have noticed is it looks like they have same scope with the same specs but one is nearly double the price or am I missing something here?

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1796_TS-Optics-APO-Giant-Binoculars-100-mm-Semi-APO---90--angled--1-25--eyepieces.html

The one I just purchased:
http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p9471_TS-Optics-APO-Giant-Binoculars-100-mm-Semi-APO---90--angled--1-25--eyepieces.html

The specs look the same?

[Saturnine]

The 2nd link doesn't work, maybe the one you ordered was a one off special and the add has been discontinued now you've bought them. The price was considerably cheaper than what I had seen before for these binos and now they are listed at just over 1000 Euro , $ 1.6k AUD approx , which is more in tune with previously listed prices on their site.
If , indeed you get them for the price you first posted about, you have scored a good deal.

[Wavytone]

Interesting... I looked earlier this evening and couldn't spot any difference in what was offered. Both links worked a few hours ago but as you say TS have now pulled the second link. Must have made a pricing mistake and they've twigged to it.

Seems you scored a bargain.

[skysurfer]

You can better get these 100mm binos (http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1796_TS-Optics-APO-Giant-Binoculars-100-mm-Semi-APO---90--angled--1-25--eyepieces.html), these are 90 degree angled which is much more comfortable than straight-through, particularly when close to the zenith.

I saw this was already mentioned by @m11.

But they cost EU$1200 == A$1800 (plus import tax).

[m11]

Hi Jeff,

Hmm strange, that link was working yesterday afternoon.
Got confirmation from Teleskop the order went through.

Just though it strange as I checked both and got a friend to confirm as well.

Hopefully it gets delivered ok :thumbsup:

Thanks agan for your help.

M11

[m11]

Hi Wavytone,

Glad I put my order in yesterday. I definetely though something was strange when I saw both links.

:)

M11

[m11]

Hi Skysurfer,

Yep, saw the second link after I ordered.
Definetly got the order confirmation as well yesterday.


Your ordered following products:
pcs
Product Article Nr. Single price
Price
1
x
TS-Optics APO Giant Binoculars 100 mm Semi APO - 90° angled, 1.25" eyepieces
Shipping time: in stock
TSG10090-3101
587,40 EUR
587,40 EUR
Sub-Total: 587,40 EUR

German Post (Dispatch to AU: ): 51,00 EUR

Total: 638,40 EUR

It came to $960AUD , under the $1000 gst threshold as well.

Regards,

M11

[Saturnine]

Hi Mel
If the order has been confirmed , at the price shown, you have definitely scored a fantastic bargain, well done. I've sort of had a desire to get a large pair of right angled binos', having used a binoviewer for a few years now and enjoyed the views through them. Looks like I missed out on a great chance.

[m11]

Hi Jeff,

I believe so. Got confirmation its been shipped.:)

Thanks for your advice :thumbsup:, if you hadnt responded , i probably wouldnt have pulled the trigger.

I have found I tend to use binos more these days.

Will give an update when I get them.

Thanks,

Mel

[skysurfer]

I hope the customs won't charge you import tax.... but even then it is a very good deal.

EDIT: I saw on this site that you are lucky:

http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Impo/Buyi

[m11]

Hi skysurfer,
I hope so too :P

Total amount is under :thanx:

Extra work and cost when i had imported a refractor from the US.


Mel