Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens. I don't know your budget or your product availability but, if you are looking for compacts to satisfy your IPD needs (which probably rules out the reverse porro models,) then you might want to take a look at these: The rugged design of the Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 is crafted to endure various environmental challenges, including exposure to dust, dirt, and adverse weather conditions. As previously noted, these binoculars fear no water, maintaining their optimal condition even after being immersed in water (up to 2 meters) for a duration of up to 5 minutes. For enthusiasts of water sports, the waterproof feature of the Sportstar EX 10×25 makes it an ideal and reliable choice.

I'm not aware of any reverse-porro compacts that can be set below 56 mm except the Nikon 7x21 Sprint, which goes down to 54 mm (not much of an improvement, and not the best bino either). I'd love to learn about others, if they exist.

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Features: Waterproof – Fogproof – 10x Magnification – 25mm Objective Lens Diameter – Wide Field OF Vision - 3.5mm Close Focusing Distance – Ergonomic Design – Dipotre Ring- Fold-Up Model – Eco Friendly. The Sportstar took hits for its eye relief, for being only "weather resistant," and for not having phase correction coatings, all of which are very important to me. Overall it scores a 6.17.

Besides their waterproof and robust construction, these binoculars have technical specifications that contribute to a highly satisfying viewing experience. Continue reading this test/review to delve deeper into the features and performance of the Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25. Image: Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 Binoculars It has 10x magnification, making your subjects appear 10 times closer. If you do a lot of long-distance viewing and want to see more detail from farther away, the Sportstar EX 10×25 is a good choice. This device has a wide field of view that lets you see more of the area surrounding the observed subjects. This is particularly interesting for observing several subjects at the same time or fast-moving objects. Slim and stylish design: extremely compact and lightweight thanks to their twin-hinged, foldable design

Manufacturing Quality and Ergonomics

Multilayer-coated lenses deliver superior light transmission for bright, clear images with well-balanced colour If you want to observe a closer subject in intricate detail, such as a bug or bird, then you’ll need good close-focusing distance on your binoculars. These binoculars were built to withstand unexpected weather, accidental water bottle leakages and even being dropped in the river, so you won’t have to worry about wrapping them in cotton wool. Fog Be Gone! If your viewing preferences revolve around water sports, it makes sense to seek out binoculars that are resilient in wet conditions. The Nikon Sportstar EX 10×25 is well-suited for such scenarios, as it is designed to withstand water exposure, ensuring reliable performance regardless of the weather conditions. The large objective lens is gathers extra light, while the multilayer coating ensures minimum reflection, thus ensuring that you can see bright, vivid images even in bad lighting. Wide And Close Distance Viewing