Levenhuk provided me with interesting binoculars for testing – Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32. Due to its small magnification and wide field of view (almost 10 degrees), such binoculars can be useful for studying the constellations, for observing landscapes, and also where a stable picture is required with minimal shaking (e.g. sporting events). Declared wide-angle five-lens eyepieces with corrected distortion, fully coating of optical elements, Bak4 prisms, long eye relief and much more.
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32
| Magnification, x | 6.5 |
| Type | Porro prism |
| Eyepieces | five elements in three groups |
| Objectives | two elements in one group |
| Optics material | BaK-4 glass |
| Optics coating | fully multi-coated |
| Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 32 |
| Exit pupil diameter, mm | 4.9 |
| Eye relief, mm | 21 |
| Twilight factor | 14.4 |
| Relative brightness | 24 |
| Resolution threshold, arcseconds | 7.5 |
| Field of view, ° | 10 |
| Field of view, m/1000 m ft/1000 yds |
175 525 |
| Close focus, m ft |
3 9.8 |
| Eyepiece diopter adjustment, diopters | ±4 |
| Interpupillary distance (IPD), mm | 60–70 |
| Focusing | central |
| Eyecups | twist-up |
| Operating temperature range, °C °F |
-15…+40 5…104 |
| Adaptable to a tripod | yes |
| Usage | General use product. May be used by kids over 3 years old. |
| Dimensions, mm in |
182x112x58 7.2×4.4×2.3 |
| Weight, kg lbs |
0.73 1.6 |
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32 binoculars come in a colorful cardboard box, including binoculars, a bag with a shoulder strap, a neck strap with a neoprene insert, lens caps and eyepieces, a cloth for wiping optics. Made binoculars in China.
Front side box
Box on the back
In the box
The binoculars are quite heavy, the measured weight with covers was 780 grams. The approximate dimensions are 12.5 x 17 x 6.5 cm. The case is externally covered with rough rubber. Holding binoculars is quite convenient and pleasant. In the front there is a plug under which the thread under the tripod is hidden. The focusing drum is ribbed, spinning tight, the full focusing range is about 300 degrees.
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, top view
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, bottom view
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32 front view
Tripod thread
The diameter of the lens is exactly 32 mm. Lenses have blue and green coating. It is noticeable that at the very edge of the lens a lilac reflection. The prisms have a green coating. A close inspection with a flashlight showed that all optical surfaces are coated. The edges of the lenses without blackening.
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32 lens
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, lens and prisms
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32 lens
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, lens and prisms
Eye lenses are large, diameter 25 mm, with green and blue coating. The eye relief is about 20 mm, can be observed with glasses. The measured field of view of the eyepieces is 60 degrees. There is a diopter correction lever on the right eyepiece. The eyepiece bridge is plastic, it bends a little when pressed – I do not recommend strongly pressing your eyes to the eyecups.
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, eyepieces
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, eyepiece
Diopter correction lever
Diopter correction lever
The eyecups are huge, made of hard rubber. The eyecups have 4 positions with fixation.
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, eye cup in the most extended position
Inspection of the gap showed that the binoculars add a yellowness to the image.
Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32, side view of the lens
From the side of the lens, a leak of light is visible on a piece of prism
Reflections when viewed from the lens side
Glare reduces image contrast
The exit pupils are round. When viewed from the eyepiece, glare surfaces are visible.
Left exit pupil
Right exit pupil
Shot through Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32 binoculars
Shot through Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32 binoculars
Summary:
+ full coating
+ excellent distortion correction
+ good image quality in most of the field of view
+ bright image
+ not bad color rendering
+ wide field of view
+ excellent collimation
+ comfortable shape
– strong glare from internal surfaces
– blurred edge of the field of view
– shaky plastic eyepiece bridge
– tight focus
– slight yellowness
Despite some disadvantages, I liked the Levenhuk Sherman Pro 6.5×32 binoculars – in terms of price / quality ratio it is very good. I plan to take myself such binoculars for the collection. I recommend to buy if you need binoculars with a small magnification, a bright picture and a large field of view.
Здравствуйте! Руслан, не довелось всё-таки его на звёздах протестировать? Думаю приобрести, но пока сомневаюсь. Хочется компактный бинокль с большим полем зрения для обзорных наблюдений звёздных полей, чтобы в походах было что-то кроме глаз и объектива фотоаппарата. В основном склоняюсь к нему или Nikon Action EX 7×35 CF (не доводилось сталкиваться?). Ну или может ещё что-то посоветуете?
Здравствуйте. Увы, не удалось – бинокль я вернул поставщику. Для похода я бы взял руф бинокль формата 8х32 – легче, компактнее.
В Action 7×35 EX не смотрел, только в модель Action EX 10×50 – достаточно тяжелый и крепкий бинокль с широким, но замыленны по краю полем.
Можете глянуть обзор на 8х40 EX
https://www.allbinos.com/260-binoculars_review-Nikon_Action_EX_8x40_CF.html
Спасибо! Заказал Celestron Nature DX 8×32. Надеюсь не ошибся.
Видел по нему неплохие отзывы – все оптические поверхности с просветлением. Но как у него с резкостью по полю – не знаю.
Здравствуйте.
Соперник ли этому биноклю Kowa YF 6×30?
Здравствуйте. К Kowa есть интерес – где бы еще раздобыть ее на тест. Еще по тестам хороша Kowa 8×32 XD Prominar. Но это уже 8х.