Using Binoculars as a lens.

[Dingers]

Hey all,

I was wondering, is it a wise idea to use Binoculars as a lens to put a laser through?

Will this harm the binoculars in any way?

Thanks,
Dingers

 

[Techstuf]

Yes,  it will ruin the binoculars instantaneously, don't do it!   The glass lenses on binoculars are neither flexible nor self healing, so when the laser impacts the glass, it will shatter!  I repeat, SHATTER!  Or at the very least, scratch, it.


Now, on the other hand,  laser BEAMS are ok.  Beams should pass right through.   That's my guess anyway.





TS

 

[FreeBee]

Yes,  it will ruin the binoculars instantaneously, don't do it!   The glass lenses on binoculars are neither flexible nor self healing, so when the laser impacts the glass, it will shatter!  I repeat, SHATTER!  Or at the very least, scratch, it.


Now, on the other hand,  laser BEAMS are ok.  Beams should pass right through.   That's my guess anyway.
TS

Haha, I had to read it twice before I knew where you were talking about. ;D

 

[Amnizu]

It will harm them in the same way that looking at the sun through them will.

 

[Switch]

You can use them as beam expanders to get better divergence or for long distance burning