DD Optics Pirschler 12x56

• 12x magnification for detail at distance: The higher magnification helps pick out antlers, plumage details, or terrain features farther away, making this binocular well suited to open-country observation and long-distance hunting use.
• 56 mm objective lenses for twilight use: The large front lenses gather more light than compact binoculars, supporting a brighter image when glassing at dawn, dusk, and in poor weather.
• Abbe/Koenig roof prisms with CT glass: This optical layout is chosen for strong light transmission and a natural, high-contrast image, which helps when identifying fine detail in difficult light.
• 20 mm eye relief with click-stop eyecups: The generous eye relief improves comfort during long sessions and gives eyeglass wearers a better chance of seeing the full field of view.
• Magnesium open-bridge body: The open-bridge design gives a secure one-handed hold, while the magnesium construction keeps this 12x56 hunting binocular durable without unnecessary bulk.

About the DD Optics Pirschler Series

The DD Optics Pirschler series sits in the brand’s current hunting and low-light binocular range and is built around a clear field priority: dependable image quality in difficult light. Across the series, Abbe–König prisms, CT glass, and DDlucid coatings are used to support strong transmission, good contrast, and a bright image for dawn, dusk, and woodland observation.

The range includes both 45 mm and 56 mm models, with the smaller versions aimed more at stalking and mobile use, while the 56 mm binoculars are intended for low-light hunting and twilight observation. Depending on model, magnifications include 8x, 10x, 12x, and 15x, so the series covers everything from wider-field scanning to more detail-focused long-range glassing. The Pirschler design also emphasizes field durability, using magnesium housings with Best-Grip armour, waterproof construction, and nitrogen filling. In practice, that gives the series a clear identity within the DD Optics lineup: hunting binoculars that prioritize brightness, robust build quality, and steady handling over compact dimensions.

About the DD Optics Pirschler 12x56

The DD Optics Pirschler 12x56 is the detail-oriented model in the larger-objective Pirschler family. Its 12x magnification gives a clear advantage when observation distances are longer and the task is not just to detect movement, but to evaluate detail more precisely. For hunters, that can mean better game assessment across open ground; for nature observation, it helps with reading distant structure, markings, and behavior that lower magnifications may not show as clearly.

The optical system combines a 56.00 mm objective lens with Roof - Abbe/Koenig prisms, a Fully Multicoated lens system, and a 4.60 mm exit pupil. Together, these features support a bright, contrast-rich image that remains useful in the low-light periods when 56 mm binoculars are most often chosen. The 93.28 m/1000m field of view is naturally narrower than on lower-power models, but it remains practical for controlled scanning at distance, where image scale matters more than maximum width.

Handling is set up for prolonged field use. The 20.00 mm eye relief and right-eyepiece diopter adjustment help tailor the binocular to the user, while the central focusing system keeps operation quick and familiar. The open-bridge body improves grip security, and the magnesium-based Pirschler construction philosophy is reflected in a body that is robust without becoming excessively heavy for its class. Nitrogen filling, waterproof and fogproof construction, and the long-barrel 12x56 format make this model especially well suited to hunting optics use where low-light performance and long-range detail matter more than compact carry.

About DD Optics

DD Optics is a German optics company founded in 2007 in Dresden, Germany. The company later moved its headquarters to Chemnitz in 2012 and remains a family-owned business. Its product range covers binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and night-vision devices, with a strong focus on hunting, nature observation, birdwatching, and general outdoor use.

Within this field, DD Optics is known for building complete optical lines rather than focusing on a single category. The company states that its binoculars and rifle scopes are mainly developed in Germany and mainly produced in Japan, reflecting an emphasis on practical optical performance and solid mechanical execution. In binoculars, the brand also uses proprietary terminology such as DDlucid coatings, and in other series it combines these coatings with ED glass and modern prism systems. That background makes DD Optics a relevant manufacturer for users looking for hunting-oriented optics with a clear emphasis on image quality, durability, and field usability.

Main Features

• Product type: Binoculars
• Series: DD Optics Pirschler
• Magnification: 12.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 56.00 mm
• Field of view at 1000 m: 93.28 m/1000m
• Field of view: 5.33 °
• Exit pupil: 4.60 mm
• Eye relief: 20.00 mm
• Close focus: 2.50 m
• Diopter range: -4 / +4 Dpt
• Prism type: Roof - Abbe/Koenig
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Open bridge
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Length: 222.00 mm
• Width: 160.00 mm
• Height: 76.00 mm
• Weight: 1180.00 g
• Color: Green

Warranty

DD Optics provides a 30-year warranty on its precision optics. For the Pirschler 12x56, this gives long-term support that matches the binocular’s durable hunting and observation role.

In the Box

• Binocular case
• Niggeloh carrying strap
• Objective lens caps
• Eyepiece caps