The laser rangefinder on these Steiner 8×30 LRF 1700 binoculars could not be more easy to use. With a simple push of a button, you are presented with the distance to your target within the view of your optics.

Using the latest laser technology gleaned from Steiner's work with the military, and when in scan mode, these binoculars are also able to give you continuously updated accurate measurements, which for a small or moving target is vitally important.

With a reasonably wide field of view and a moderate 8× magnification, these binoculars work best at short to medium ranges. This makes them the ideal rangefinding instrument for the hunter operating in wooded areas or forests in particular.

The tough rubber armor covering on the exterior not only protects the optics contained within the housing but the soft surface offers more grip, is less reflective and dampens sounds much more than hard exteriors which both help to ensure that you remain hidden and undetected at all times.

The lightweight hunter will also appreciate the small compact design on these optics, which in combination with the laser rangefinder makes them even more convenient as you don’t need to purchase and then carry a separate rangefinder which saves you even more space.

What is more, with Steiner’s Sports-Auto-Focus system, once you have calibrated the binocular to match your vision using the ocular on each eyepiece, no further focusing is necessary. This makes the binocular incredibly easy to use, even with one hand, which if you are also carrying something like a bow or rifle is an important feature to keep in mind.

Whilst the relatively small 30mm objective lenses help to keep the size and weight of these binoculars to a minimum, it must be remembered that they are less proficient at collecting light as binoculars that use larger lenses. It is for this reason that these may not be the ideal solution if you often hunt in situations when the available light is poor. If this is the case, you may wish to consider a larger instrument like the Steiner Nighthunter 8×56 for example.

Steiner 8×30 LRF 1700 Specifications

Manufacturer Steiner

Binoculars series Steiner LRF 1700

Made in –

In production since

Warranty 30 years

SKU 23150000

Prism type Porro

Variable magnification No

Magnification. 8×

Diopter range +/- 5

Lens diameter. 30mm

Exit pupil. 3.7mm

Field of view… 114m/1000m

Field of view (deg.). 6.53°

Apparent field of view (deg.). 0°

Eye relief. 0mm

Close focus. 0m

Twilight Factor 15.49

Light transmission

Relative Brightness 13.7

Maximal rangefinder range. 1700m

Minimal rangefinder range. 25m

Measurement increment Meter, Yard

Measurement display Internal display

Measurment time No

Accuracy +/- 1 m

Inclinometer No

Scan mode Yes

Target mode No

Ballistic software No

Reticle illumination Yes

Illumination color Red

Daytime-usable illumination Yes

Auto Turn-Off Yes

Lens coating Fully Multicoated

Length. 145mm

Width. 165mm

Height. 66mm

Weight. 795g

Material Carbon Fiber

Color Green

Working temperature range – 40 / + 80°C

Power Supply CR2

Filled with Nitrogen

Focusing system Separated for each eye

Diopter setting position On both eye-pieces

Min. interpupillary. 0

Max. interpupillary. 0

Body type Single hinge

Waterproof Yes

Fogproof Yes

Tripod adaptable Yes

Compass No

Built-in rangefinder Yes

Image stabilizer No

Floatable No