Zeiss 001717 Binoculars
- Binocular
- 8x
- 50 mm
- Center Focus
- More reviewed than 62%
An 8x50 center focus binocular from an established optics brand, aimed at low light and wide field use over long distance zoom.
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How it ranks among the 13 binoculars we track
4.4★ across 25 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
25 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Zeiss 001717 is an 8x50 binocular with a magnesium housing and center focus wheel, a configuration built for a wide field of view alongside solid low light gathering from the 50mm objective lenses.
Zeiss is a long established German optics maker, and an 8x50 configuration is a classic choice for birding, hunting and marine use where a wider field of view and better twilight performance matter more than maximum zoom. The magnesium body trades some weight savings for durability compared to polycarbonate housings. No weight figure in the available data could be confirmed as accurate, so buyers should check the current listing for exact carry weight.
- 8x magnification, 50mm objective lens
- Center focus wheel
- Magnesium housing
- Zeiss brand, model 001717
Who it's for
Suits birders, hunters and boaters who want a wide field of view and strong low light performance over higher magnification. Less suited to anyone wanting maximum zoom for very distant subjects, since 8x is a moderate power built for a broader view.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 50mm objective lens for stronger low light viewing
- Magnesium housing for durability
- Center focus wheel adjusts both barrels at once
- 4.4 star rating from 25 reviews
- 8x magnification is moderate, not for long range
- No confirmed weight figure in the listing data
Performance notes
The 50mm objective lenses gather more light than smaller 32-42mm binoculars, which helps in dawn, dusk or overcast conditions where a dimmer design would show a darker image. Center focus lets both barrels adjust with one wheel rather than focusing each eyepiece separately, which is faster when tracking moving subjects like birds or wildlife.
Specifications
| Brand | Zeiss |
|---|---|
| Model | 001717 |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective Lens | 50 mm |
| Focus Type | Center Focus |
| Material | Magnesium |
| Weight | 872 pounds |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in binoculars.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss 001717 BinocularsThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 25 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Vortex TRI-1028 BinocularsVortex | 4.8 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Gosky 4331882459 BinocularsGosky | 4.5 / 5 | 6,400 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Pentax Papilio II 6.5x21 BinocularsPentax | 4.7 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Swarovski 36016-Swarovski BinocularsSwarovski | 4.7 / 5 | 148 | 3.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Zeiss 001717
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What magnification do the Zeiss 001717 binoculars have?
8x magnification with 50mm objective lenses.
Do the Zeiss 001717 binoculars use center focus?
Yes, a center focus wheel adjusts both barrels together.
What is the housing material on the Zeiss 001717?
Magnesium.