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Oberwerk product families
Every Oberwerk binocular shares the same foundation: precision alignment, premium optics, and uncompromising quality—refined across seven distinct product families. Since 1999, we’ve worked closely with the same manufacturing partners to design and refine binoculars that are uniquely our own. Every unit is individually tested and precisely aligned for maximum performance. From pocket-sized optics to observatory-class instruments, there’s an Oberwerk designed for every way you observe.
Explore
6.5×32, 8×42, 10×50, 15×70, 20×80
From 110to110 to 110to280
Deluxe
10×50, 15×70, 20×65 ED, 20×80, 25×100
From 210to210 to 210to600
SE (Special Edition)
8×32, 10×42, 12×50
From 300to300 to 300to370
Sport Monocular
8x32, 10x32
$140
sport ed
8x42, 10x42
$370
Sport APo
6.5x32, 8x32, 10x32, 8.5x40, 10x40
From 700to700 to 700to800
Ultra ed
12x50, 15x56, 15x70, 20x70, 25x100
From 500to500 to 500to1050
XL Binocular Telescopes
70-ED/SD/TE, 82-ED/SD/TE, 100-ED/SD/TE, 120-SD, 127-SD
From 1650to1650 to 1650to6300
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Since 1999, Oberwerk has been the world's leading supplier of high-powered binoculars (capable of 40x or higher magnification), quietly outselling all other brands—combined!
All Oberwerk binoculars, from 100to100 to 100to6,300, are thoroughly hand-inspected and collimated before being shipped, following a strict quality assurance checklist.
Check out our rave reviews from amateur astronomers, birders, hunters, and other optics enthusiasts.
The XL Series
Tactical Edition
Experience precision, clarity, and depth like never before. The Tactical Edition is built for long-range spotting, tactical observation, and astronomy. With super-low dispersion glass, adjustable magnification, and field-ready durability, it’s the ultimate binocular telescope for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
AWESOME CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Michael Franzyshen
Verified owner
What a treat! I've owned a pair Fujinon FMT-16x70s for about 20+ years. These 70XL-SD binos are a huge improvement in both optical performance and features; i.e., removable eyepieces, extendable dew...
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shields, mounting options, etc. These binos will satisfy the most discriminating observers - I'm picky about my optics! The SD glass makes a discernible difference over the ED version, especially on the moon and brighter planets. Also, at 8.5 pounds, you're not dreading taking these out to observe. Under the light-polluted skies of New Jersey with the stock 14mm eyepieces, I was able to pick out M11, M13, M92, M27, M31, M71, M56, M57, the Double Cluster (WOW), Alberio, and a host of other objects. If you've been considering these binos, don't hesitate, you will not be disappointed!
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8 months ago
The first thing I noticed is the build quality. These binoculars are solid with flexible, but strong rubber skin. They are great to hold as they fit perfectly in my hands. And oh my….the Optics! I did...
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n’t realize the clarity until I compared them to my other pair of binoculars. I viewed the moon the other night and it was razor sharp! I easily spotted the Andromeda Galaxy too! And on another night, I spotted 4 satellites. These perform beautifully for terrestrial targets too. The ED glass and Field Flatteners truly create an emersive experience! I would highly recommend adding these to your collection….they are well worth the money!
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8 months ago
Clark Montgomery
Verified owner
Fantastic sharp view day or night edge to edge.
9 months ago
Ernest Stone
Verified owner
A great pleasure dealing with a company which has their act together. 95% of my questions were found on Oberwerk's website. the balance was answered by a real human who knows his products inside out. ...
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So very rare these days! For my first experience of use. I must admit, it was a bit awkward. However, once I found my correct interpupillary distance AND used the objective lens caps to set focus. The wow factor hit me and it hit me hard! Sure everyone has their own methods of adjustment, I'm just sharing mine. Regardless, the results will be the same, a stunning view. The premium prices is fitting for the product alone. The service before, during and afterwards proved priceless. Additionally, I recommend the TR3 tripod and the PM2 parallelogram for ease of use. Works of art you will not want to pack away. A problem that I have encountered while at the park watching eagles was answering all the questions and sharing the view with other enthusiast. Yes, my struggles are real. BTW, Have you ever seen distant fireworks through quality binoculars? Well I have and it is breathtaking. I can't wait for such an opportunity with this new rig of mine! Life is Good. Thanks for making it just a little bit better Oberwerk! Make that, 1,000 Thanks!!
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9 months ago
George Plumfield
Verified owner
Coming back into the hobby from using an AstroPhysics 6" F12 refractor I was swayed by Kevin's advocacy of binocular telescope use and planned to get the BT 127XL. Instead, I invested further with sma...
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ll-FOV one-eyed optical perfection with a Questar 3.5 and then a Questar 7. I did get a BT 82XL-ED for the binocular wide-field experience though. Under amazing dark skies in ME last year I found myself using the BT82, not just as a 'finder' for the Q7, but as the most Enjoyable instrument to use overall! That convinced me to sell the Q7 (Q 3.5 soon) and get the BT 127XL and I am incredibly happy that I did so. Optically it compares very very well with the as-close-to-perfect-as-possible Q3.5. I (now) think the use of two eyes and the much shorter focal length yields more pleasure than beautiful Airy disks. I just do visual observing and have settled on my eyepieces of choice as Masuyama MOP 20mm, Brandon 20mm, and Takahashi TPL 18mm. These all give ~1.5 degrees TFOV which works very well with SkySafari software (absolutely indispensable!) to allow easy star-hopping. I also use TV Panoptic 24mm for greater FOV and, conversely, Morpheus 9mm for moon/planet observing. While it is easy to swap the eyepieces I prefer to use one pair for the whole session and choose targets to match. Chromatic aberration is absent giving beautiful lunar views (or heck, just looking at Rigel or Sirius). Carbon stars are beautiful as well as eyepiece-appropriate doubles. Clusters are also a joy to observe. Nebulae and galaxies not so much, given the horrible light pollution at my local 'site'. It is interesting to use a filter for observing. I put it in the right eyepiece and can thus alternate the with/without view or, even neater, is to use both eyes and let my brain 'fuse' both views. With an OIII filter, for instance, this allows the target planetary nebula to 'pop' into view and the field stars also remain visible. I can't overstate the Joy of using the BT127XL both for the views and the simplicity of use. No mental gyrations are necessary to understand where I'm looking. All I have to do is lean a bit back from the eyepieces and I can 'see' North, East, and West and thus know, for instance, the PA of a double I might be looking at. The constellations are also as easily accessible and make star-hopping very easy (again, with SkySafari's assistance). Focusing is smooth and adjusting the IPD is also smooth. The optical simplicity and quality is matched with the mechanical as I have the BT127XL mounted on a Nitrotech 612 head on a Manfrotto 161MK28 tripod. It takes me ~10 min to pre-setup everything by picking up the tripod from the garage and putting it in the driveway (making sure it is level with its bubble indicator - this is essential!); taking the BT out of it's case and putting it (dew caps out, eyepieces in) in my car trunk to acclimate and putting out my sketching tools. Then after sunset it takes about 1 min to put the BT on the head and lock it in (yes, the time I spend in the gym helps here as it does weigh ~25 lbs), adjust the axes' drag, swing it around to a convenient bright star, fine-tune the focusing and then I'm ready to go to my first target. No polar alignment necessary! The head is so easy to use I can often just nudge the eyepiece with my nose to re-center the target. Or just pan incredibly easily in azimuth (no seat height change needed!) or in altitude. The cranked elevator height is fantastic on this mount and makes long-distance star-hopping very easy. (Note I have the Oberwerk tripod that I used for the BT82 and Q3.5 and it is also great to use -and very beautiful- but it does not having a crank elevator height and thus does not lend itself for use with the BT127-IMO). In addition to touting the superlatives of the equipment kudos also go to Oberwerk/Kevin. He went 'above and beyond' with an issue I had at first with the BT127XL. He also adjusted the eyepiece focusing to allow my use of the Masuyama eyepieces. Great folks to deal with! I am hoping again for clear (smoke-free?) skies in ME this summer to use the BT127 in a truly dark-sky setting!
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10 months ago
Oberwerk TR3 Hardwood Tripods
A Tripod Like No Other
Oberwerk’s TR3 hardwood tripods are custom-built and assembled in Dayton, Ohio, from locally sourced solid American maple (light honey finish) or walnut (dark and rich). These tripods offer exceptional stability and are designed to support our XL Series binocular telescopes with elegance.
Slip-Stop Leg Clamps: Prevent accidental crashes due to humidity changes. The legs are designed with a reverse taper to tighten themselves if the leg clamp slips.
Laser-Engraved Height Scales: For precise, easy height adjustments.
Durable Construction: Non-wood components are made from aluminum and stainless steel for long-lasting performance.
Supports Up To 40 Lbs: The perfect choice for supporting binocular telescopes, straight-through binoculars, cameras, and telescopes.
With the beauty of the TR3 paired with an Oberwerk binocular, you can leave your equipment out for all to see. This is a statement piece you'll want to display.
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