Shilba 8-24x50 BZ3-82450 Vari Zoom

• 8-24x variable magnification: The wide zoom range lets one binocular cover both general scanning at 8x and more detailed observation at higher power, reducing the need to carry a second optic.
• 50 mm objective lenses: The larger front lenses gather more light than compact zoom binoculars, helping the image stay more usable in overcast conditions and during the brighter parts of dawn and dusk.
• Porro prism design: This layout supports a broad, three-dimensional viewing impression and a comfortable hand-filling shape, which suits wildlife observation and general outdoor use.
• Fully multicoated optics: Multi-layer coatings improve light transmission and reduce distracting reflections, giving a clearer, higher-contrast image in varied daylight conditions.
• Nitrogen-filled construction: Internal nitrogen filling helps resist internal fogging when temperature changes quickly, which is useful when moving between vehicles, buildings, and open air.

About the Shilba Zoom Series

Shilba Zoom is the brand’s binocular family built around variable magnification, bringing together compact zoom models and the larger VariZoom 50 mm versions. Within Shilba’s catalogue, the series sits as a practical choice for users who want more flexibility than a fixed-power binocular can offer, whether for casual nature observation, travel, or general outdoor viewing. The range includes smaller 8-17x25 models for portability as well as larger 8-24x50 and 10-30x50 configurations for users who prioritize reach and image scale.

A defining trait of the series is its emphasis on one binocular for multiple viewing distances. At lower magnification, these models are easier to hold steady and better suited to scanning broad areas; at higher settings, they allow closer inspection of distant subjects without changing equipment. The larger VariZoom models add the light-gathering advantage of a 50 mm objective, making them the more suitable option in the series for extended outdoor observation. Across the Zoom line, the concept is straightforward: adaptable binoculars that trade the simplicity of fixed magnification for a broader working range in the field.

About the Shilba 8-24x50 BZ3-82450 Vari Zoom

The Shilba 8-24x50 BZ3-82450 Vari Zoom is a zoom binocular designed for users who need more reach than a standard fixed-power model while still retaining a useful low-power setting for general observation. At 8x magnification, it is practical for scanning landscapes, following movement, and maintaining a wider, easier view. Turning up to 24x brings distant details closer for more deliberate observation, which makes this model well suited to static viewing from overlooks, hides, or open terrain.

The 50.00 mm objective helps support image brightness, especially at the lower end of the zoom range where the binocular delivers a 6.25 mm exit pupil. That makes the binocular more comfortable in daylight and useful in changing outdoor light. As magnification increases, the exit pupil becomes smaller, so the higher settings are best used when the user can take time to stabilize the view. The Porro prism system contributes to the classic binocular shape and a spacious visual impression, while fully multicoated lenses help maintain contrast and reduce glare.

Handling is oriented toward straightforward field use. The central focusing system allows quick adjustment with both barrels moving together, and the right-eye diopter helps fine-tune the view to the user’s eyesight. With a weight of 760.00 g, this is a substantial binocular for extended observation rather than pocket carry, and its tripod-adaptable design is especially valuable at higher magnifications where steadiness becomes more important. Nitrogen filling adds resistance to internal fogging, supporting reliable use in variable weather and temperature conditions.

About Shilba

Shilba traces its origins to an optical workshop near Osaka, Japan, in 1960. The company’s background is closely tied to practical sporting optics, and its development included early work on riflescopes shaped by field use in South America. In 1975, technicians from Argentina traveled to Japan to develop a riflescope for hare hunting, reflecting the brand’s long-standing focus on applied optical design rather than purely catalog-driven products.

In 1981, the Japanese factory owner sold the Shilba brand, its expertise, and its contacts to the current owners, and the range later expanded to include riflescopes, binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, and scope mounts and rings. Shilba began exporting to neighboring Latin American countries in 2000 and started marketing its products in Spain in 2004. Today, the brand is associated with accessible sporting optics that cover both observation and shooting applications.

Main Features

• Product type: Zoom binoculars
• Series: Shilba Zoom
• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Magnification range: 8.00 x - 24.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Prism type: Porro
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 78.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 4.50 °
• Exit pupil: 6.25 mm
• Exit pupil range: 6.25 mm - 2.10 mm
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Single hinge
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Weight: 760.00 g
• Color: Black
• Country of manufacture: China

Warranty

Shilba provides a 2-year warranty for this binocular. This stated warranty period covers manufacturing defects under the brand’s warranty terms.