The extremely large 56 mm lenses combined with a moderate 8x magnification and the use of very good quality optics and coatings make these the ultimate low light performer within the New Foresta series.
Like large windows in your house, the 56 mm objective lenses are able to capture more light than smaller ones and the exceedingly large 7 mm exit pupil makes certain that your eyes are supplied with more than enough light, even in extremely low light situations.
The downside to this is that these binoculars are larger and heavier than the smaller models within the Vixen New Foresta series.
The wide field of view and the 8x magnification are ideal for use at short to medium ranges, it easier for you to locate and follow any fast moving wildlife or birds.
These and many of their other features come together to make a binocular that is ideally suited to the birder, general wildlife observer or hunter who often explores dense woodlands, or is out before sunrise or just after sunset where light conditions are far from ideal and where the distance to the intended subject is moderate.
8x56 binoculars like these are also ideal for stargazing where the wide view makes it easier to navigate the night sky and then allows you to enjoy complete views of star clusters and constellations without the need to pan the view about.
At 20mm, the amount of eye relief is well worth highlighting and in combination with the adjustable eyecups makes this binocular an excellent choice if you wear glasses.