Description
You are bidding on an EXCELLENT example of a 1980s Carl Zeiss Dialyt 7×42 B T* Roof Prism Binoculars! These come complete with the original Rain Shield and Neck Strap!
The Zeiss Dialyt 7x42B T* is one of the classic premium roof-prism binocular designs produced by Carl Zeiss during the West German period. The 7×42 configuration was highly regarded for its wide field of view, excellent light transmission, comfortable eye relief, and superb optical clarity, making it popular for field use, birding, hunting, and serious optical collecting. The T* coating designation refers to Zeiss multi-coated optics, developed to improve brightness, contrast, and light transmission.
It was introduced in 1981 and quickly gained the reputation of being an outstanding performer, even when compared to other members of the Zeiss line. The Zeiss Dialyt 10×40, 8×56 and 7×42 were the most popular and were among the very favorites amongst the birding fraternity. Many are still around today giving the modern day binocular a run for the money, thus earning cult status! Later versions were called ‘ClassiC’, and the Dialyt binoculars were finally discontinued in 2004, when the Zeiss Victory FL binoculars emerged. Its 7×42 body appears tall for a 42mm binocular, a result of Abbe-Koenig type prisms which build long, but, in contrast to the more compact Schmidt-Pechan type, fold the light-cone by total internal reflection only. Consequently, they do not require any mirror-coating at which light would get lost, making an exceptionally bright image when compared to other roof-prism designs of that time.
Made of precision West German Zeiss optical construction, this pair of binoculars are in SUPERB used condition! The exterior is near MINT with only the slightest minor handling wear, with NO dents, cracks, repairs, paint loss, missing trim, or damage. All rubber is intact, soft, and original, with perfect eye cups and nothing hardened or missing. The optics are CRYSTAL CLEAR with NO haze, fungus, dust, spotting, scratches, chips, coating loss, or separation. Focus is 100% smooth, the diopter adjustment works perfectly, and the binoculars are in perfect collimation. Marked Zeiss Dialyt 7x42B T* and West Germany. Comes with the original rubber rain shield and original leather neck strap. Fully usable and an OUTSTANDING near mint example of a classic West German Zeiss Dialyt 7x42B T* binocular!
