This handsome ultra-compact roof-prism binocular is from the Praktica range (by Pentacon GmbH Germany) - one of the oldest names in photography and optics.

This superior Praktica compact binocular is ideal for sports and theatre viewing, hiking or basic garden bird-spotting and is now just £18.49 including mainland UK delivery.

The Praktica compact design has good light gathering power and is one of the smallest roof-prism binoculars available.

Close-up and personal! The Praktica 8x21DCF focuses down to less than 4m (13 feet) making it a good choice for back-garden bird watchers!

The 8x21 has diminutive size and weight but still delivers a high quality viewing experience! Weighing just 198g and measuring just 105mm x 60mm when folded - these binoculars always go with you however light you're traveling!

The ultra light-weight folding design allows these power-packed roof prism binos to go with you no matter how light you are traveling. As you would expect on a quality binocular, one eyepiece (right-hand) has diopter adjustment.

They have excellent BK-7 prisms and blue anti-reflection coated optics for maximum light transmission and are rubber armoured for protection and comfortable grip.

Foldable rubber eye-cups ensure user comfort for those with or without spectacles (see middle picture).

Rubber armoured- the body is rubber armoured for secure grip and silent handling and to defend the bino from knocks and shocks.

Our opinion: This is a great little binocular - and we like it! The compact lightweight design and reliable Praktica mechanics make this bino a sure winner for trekking and trips out. Also unusually good, for a folding compact, is the close-focus point of under 4m - it's perfect for watching the feathered diners on your garden bird-table!

They are supplied with a padded carrying case and neck cord.

Ten year manufacturer's warranty

Specification:

Magnification: 8x

Lens diameter: 21mm

Brightness: 7.25

Close focus: 4m

Apparent field of view 122m @ 1000m

Weight 198g

Width (mm): 105

Length (mm): 91

Depth (mm): 33