TASCO Essentials 10x25 Compact Roof Prism Monocular

Excellent product

works like it should and is reasonably clear....just a shade better than another one I have..(cheaper monocular).. reasonably liteweight, and durable. fits my needs and price point...so Im happy

Very decent pocket size monocular. You probably can't beat it for $6.99. They're normally $10.99 at Walmart, so I couldn't pass it up!I actually got two of them.One had a little residual glue under the eye piece armor so it wouldn't turn without stretching the armor on the body of the monocular. The glue machine at the factory must have dribbled a bit too much. I eventually worked it loose by gently turning back and forth. No damage occurred during this process and it's fine now.Also the eye cup on the same one is a bit out of round from being smooshed a bit too long in the bubble pack. I suppose that will eventually correct itself too. Hey, for $6.99, I can live with it.The optics on both are nice and clean. No dust or dirt like in some others this cheap. The image is very good for 25mm.The glue issue on the stuck one and the fact that there are no lense caps, was my reason for taking off a star. They do however, include a belt pouch.For the price, you really can't go wrong. Especially for pocket sized convenience.Keep in mind that with a small lense size of only 25mm (less light is captured), it's best suited for daytime viewing or spotting for a larger, more serious optical device.If you want better viewing at dusk or dawn, you'll have to opt for a much larger monocular with a 42mm, 50mm or larger exit lense. Anything larger than 60mm, usually gets you into a spotting scope.You can get a pretty decent Chinese12x50 monocular for under $20, but it's not going to fit in your pocket. Also, keep in mind that if you get one with a zoom, the image will become dimmer, as you zoom out further.A fixed power design is always better if you know what you really need for length. Yeah, yeah. That's what she said. Lol.8x,10x and 12x are my favorite, as they don't shake the image as much as higher powered monoculars.An extra plus on this purchase, is the fact that I got it from the TASCO STORE (on amazon) and not a third party retailer. It's nice buying from the company that actually manufacturers the product.Overall, for it's intended purpose, I'm very happy with this purchase.

I was/am looking for a small monocular to take on hikes.I took this Tasco monocular on a hike the first day after I received it. I'm disappointed in how well it works. By the reviews I was expecting to see more detail farther away than it does.I have never had a monocular before so maybe my expectations are too high. I dont know if it's even possible to have a monocular this small that functions as I want it to. But I'm not completely happy with it so I'm giving it 3 stars. Because really, it just doesnt work that well.

For the price, I didn't have high expectations. I just wanted something cheap and pocket, sized for when I'm out walking and want to see wildlife in the distance. This little scope seems well made, and has a perfectly fine image. Its also extremely light-weight. For the price, this totally exceeded my expectations.It's worth noting, I received the newer version, not the old one currently pictured in this product listing.

Why is it that so many things made in China with rubber on them smell so terrible? That was the first thing that hit me when I opened the monocular package. Yuck! I have purchased flashlights, dumbbells, and numerous other things from China that suffered from this same problem. To make it worse, you have to put it almost on top of your nose when you use it. I ran up to my computer to read the negative reviews and was surprised that no one else complained about this. I don't want any product that stinks. This is sold under the Bushnell name. They have been a major US optics manufacturer forever. Why do they degrade their reputation by selling something like this? This is typical of so many companies today. They are short sighted and only care about the short term profits.Other reviewers have commented that the small field of view makes it difficult to locate what you are trying to look at. This is certainly true. Another complaint that I can attest to is that the small field of view combined with the high power makes holding it steady enough to see anything a real challenge.It was cheap, but was it a bargain? I don't think so. It is more like a kids toy than something useful. My suggestion is that you save your money or spend a little more for something with a wider field of view and without the "Chinese rubber smell" (makes me a little skeptical of Chinese tires and other drug store items).

Good little spotting glass while hunting. Helps with those moments you need a closer look.

A $10 toy. The Tasco brand used to mean something. Now it a toy company. Ugh.....