Levenhuk Sherman BASE 12x50

• 12x magnification with 50 mm objectives: This configuration brings distant subjects noticeably closer while the larger front lenses gather enough light for confident observation in open country, at the coast, or during late-day wildlife watching.
• Porro prism optical system: The Porro design helps deliver a broad, three-dimensional view with strong depth perception, which is useful when tracking movement across varied terrain or picking detail out of woodland edges.
• Fully multi-coated optics: Multi-coated lenses improve light transmission and contrast, so the image stays clearer and less washed out in difficult light and during long observation sessions.
• Waterproof, nitrogen-filled aluminum body: The sealed housing resists rain and damp conditions, while nitrogen filling helps prevent internal fogging when moving between temperatures or using the binoculars in cold mornings.
• Tripod adaptable construction: For extended glassing at 12x, tripod compatibility helps reduce fatigue and image shake, making it easier to study distant game, landmarks, or birds in finer detail.

About the Levenhuk Sherman Series

The Levenhuk Sherman series was introduced in spring 2015 as the successor to the earlier Bino and Energy binocular lines. Within Levenhuk’s binocular range, Sherman models are built as field-oriented Porro prism binoculars for users who need a practical outdoor instrument for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and travel. The series centers on a traditional optical layout that favors a spacious view and natural depth perception, qualities many users still prefer for scanning open landscapes and following moving subjects.

Across the range, Porro prisms, multi-coated optics, and nitrogen-filled waterproof housings define the family’s design. That combination gives Sherman binoculars a clear outdoor focus: dependable viewing in wet weather, resistance to internal fogging, and optical performance suited to regular use away from sheltered conditions. The line is divided into BASE, PLUS, and PRO variants, giving buyers a choice between simpler entry points and more advanced versions within the same general platform. As a family, Sherman binoculars are designed for users who value a robust body, straightforward handling, and an image character that works well for observation in the field rather than compact carry above all else.

About the Levenhuk Sherman BASE 12x50

The Levenhuk Sherman BASE 12x50 is a full-size binocular built for users who need more reach than a general-purpose 8x or 10x model. Its 12x magnification is well suited to watching distant wildlife, checking terrain features, or scanning across fields and shorelines where extra image scale helps reveal detail that would otherwise be missed. Paired with 50 mm objective lenses, it balances reach with useful light-gathering ability, making it a practical choice for daytime observation and for use in subdued morning or evening light.

The binocular uses a Porro prism system with fully multi-coated optics, a combination that supports good contrast and a more spacious visual impression than many compact roof-prism designs. A 95.00 m/1000m field of view is controlled enough for detailed observation while still wide enough to follow movement without feeling overly restricted. The 4.20 mm exit pupil helps maintain a comfortable image, and 15.00 mm eye relief gives many eyeglass wearers a more usable viewing position.

In practical handling, the Sherman BASE 12x50 is built around an aluminum housing with waterproof and fogproof construction. Nitrogen filling helps keep the internal optics clear when weather changes, while central focusing makes quick adjustments simple in the field. The right-eyepiece diopter adjustment allows the binocular to be tuned to the user’s eyesight, and tripod adaptability is especially valuable at 12x, where added support can noticeably improve steadiness during long observation sessions.

About Levenhuk

Levenhuk began operations in 2002, initially focusing on markets outside the United States. The company describes itself as an American manufacturer of optical instruments with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, while also stating that its manufacturing facilities are in China. Its catalog covers a broad span of observation and educational optics, including binoculars, spotting scopes, telescopes, monoculars, and microscopes.

Within sport optics, Levenhuk offers several binocular families such as Atom, Karma, Sherman, and Vegas, each aimed at different budgets and use cases. The company also extends beyond conventional daytime optics with products such as Fatum thermal scopes and Halo and Atom Digital night-vision devices. That breadth is relevant here because it shows Levenhuk’s focus on practical observation tools across multiple categories, from straightforward field binoculars to more specialized electronic optics.

Main Features

• Magnification: 12.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Prism type: Porro
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 95.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 5.40 °
• Exit pupil: 4.20 mm
• Eye relief: 15.00 mm
• Close focus: 6.00 m
• Diopter range: +/-6
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 50.00 mm–80.00 mm
• Housing material: Aluminium
• Body type: Single hinge
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Working temperature range: –10...+50 °C
• Dimensions: 185.00 mm x 170.00 mm x 60.00 mm
• Weight: 740.00 g