A pair of Binoculars fit for every occasion

It doesn’t matter if you are a birdwatcher, hunter or stargazer, Binoculars are some of the most versatile and useful pieces of technology that you will ever own. Finding the right pair of binoculars for sale can be tricky as there are just so many different models on the market. If you aren’t in the know then it’s very easy to be misled into buying the wrong pair.

There are certain things to take into consideration here. What you will be using the binoculars for is probably the most important factor to consider. Stargazers, for example, would need a pair with a much higher than normal magnification as opposed to someone who wants to go bird watching.

To make your quest for finding binoculars for sale that much easier, we have taken some of the most well-known binocular brands and picked two of their best products to showcase.

Swarovski binoculars

Swarovski Optik is a family run business that regard tradition, originality and quality awareness as the core values guiding all its actions. Their service is impeccable and their products are manufactured with premium quality in mind. Here are two of the best Swarovski binoculars:

Swarovski Optik SLC 8×42 WB Binoculars

Let’s start off with a multi-purpose Swarovski binoculars that are perfect for a massive variety of applications. The SLC 8×42 WB’s optics and coating system have been optimized specifically for focus and contrast. This model has a large field of view and it’s made rugged with a special magnesium housing. The design also means that you will always have comfort, even when observing over long periods. These are designed to be used in any weather, day or night and for years to come.

• Magnification: 8
• Field of view (meters): 136
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 42
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 3.2
• Weight (grams): 795

Swarovski Optik CL Companion Polaris 8×30 B

The CL Companion is perfect for traveling. Make out every minute detail as you experience what the world has to offer. This model of Swarovski binoculars has a 123 meter field of view so your overview will be top class. An eight times magnification allows for very smooth image viewing and a small and light ergonomic design means you can take these binoculars just about anywhere.

• Magnification: 8
• Field of view (meters): 124
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 30
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 3
• Weight (grams): 500

Bushnell binoculars

The Bushnell Company has been making high-performance sports optics for more than 65 years and they are committed to their unmatched retailer partnerships with their customers. Bushnell binoculars have the leading market share in sports optics and their range of binoculars for sale has won many design and performance awards. You can probably argue that Bushnell is the most recognized and reputable sports optics brand in the world.

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x 25mm

Bushnell binoculars boasts that the Legends Ultra is the best binocular system ever in its optic class. Three key ingredients make this possible:

1. The Extra-low Dispersion Prime Glass that allows for a high resolution and a colour tuned image.
2. The Ultra Wide-Band Custom Coating, which coats each lens individually, maximizes light and create the richest possible image.
3. Bushnells patented RainGuardHD which is a permanent water-repellant coating.

The Legend Ultra HD also has a hugely wide field of view which is perfect for spotting moving animals or objects.

• Magnification: 10
• Field of view (meters): 95
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 25
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 1.8
• Weight (grams): 230

Bushnell Elite 10x 42mm

The elite series is a 60 year love affair with ruggedness, clarity and light transmission. This year’s Bushnell Elite gets a huge improvement with the use of ED Prime glass. Featuring XTR technology and fully multi coated, the Bushnell Advanced Fusion Hybrid Lens system allows for 99.7 % light transmission per lens. This gives the user an unmatched edge-to-edge colour and clarity. The Rain HD coating completely does away with lens fogging, and scatter moisture faster than ever before. The Elite series are all 100 % waterproof and have a magnesium chassis for use in even the most extreme conditions.

• Magnification: 10
• Field of view (meters): 104.7
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 42
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 2.4
• Weight (grams): 740

Nikon binoculars

Nikon has a unique way in studying light. They apply a philosophy of trustworthiness and creativity though their aspirations of exceeding their customers’ expectations. Nikon sees light as a way towards the future.

Nikon 7x50CF WP GLOBAL COMPASS

Nikon’s Marine range is specifically designed for viewing marine animals for prolonged periods of time. Their best model is the WP GLOBAL COMPASS which uses a centralized focusing system with lenses that have been coated with a Multilayer-coating for extra bright images. The Nikon binoculars are waterproof up to one meter and have fog free O ring seals that use nitrogen gas. This provides long term eye relief even for people that wear glasses.

A nice feature here is the built-in compass with an illuminator and scale so you will never get lost at sea. Sturdy rubber armoring and a frim rip with a floating strap provide maximum comfort.

• Magnification: 7
• Field of view (meters): 7.2
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 50
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 10
• Weight (grams): 1130

Nikon MONARCH 7 8×30/10×30

The Monarch range is a multipurpose binocular range that can be used in multiple applications. The lenses and prisms have a multi-layered coating for brighter images and the prisms have an extra phase correction coat for high resolution. Nikon uses eco glass in the optics that have an extra-low dispersion that allows for chromatic aberration compensation and clearer image viewing.

Waterproof up to one meter with fog free O-rings and handy turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click movements that click into place for easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint.

• Magnification: 10
• Field of view (meters): 6.7
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 30
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 2
• Weight (grams): 440

Zeiss binoculars

165 years of technological progress is what Zeiss has achieved. They work in many different sectors but they are most famous for their eyeglass lenses and binoculars for sale. The company was founded and is still fully owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung. Zeiss make some of the best hunting binoculars in the world, here are two of their best:

Zeiss VICTORY HT 10×54

The Victory range of Zeiss binoculars are designed for use in hunting. It has a staggering transmission level of 95 percent and up. This is possible due to the use of the perfect combination of SCHOTT HT lenses, the Abbe König prism system and the Zeiss multi-layer coating on the lenses and prisms. This means that you don’t have to worry about glare or dim light, even during the deepest twilight. The ergonomic design is also innovative with the use of a central focusing wheel and a double link bridge. This pair is extremely robust and is the brightest premium binoculars in the world.

• Magnification: 10
• Field of view (meters): 110
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 54
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 3.5
• Weight (grams): 1050

Zeiss 20×60 T* S Image Stabilization Binoculars

This model is of the highest quality and top of the range Zeiss binoculars. You can achieve 20 times magnification without the use of a tripod, this is unheard of. Zeiss achieves this by using unique image stabilization. This turns off any shaking or trembling, even if it’s miniscule. This means that you get exactly the same clarity free hand as you would if you used a tripod. This stabilization is completely mechanical and noiseless so no batteries are needed and you won’t scare anything away if you choose to readjust the focus. Couple this with incredibly robust mechanics and you have the ultimate hunting binoculars that will last a lifetime.

• Magnification: 20
• Field of view (meters): 52
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 6
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 14
• Weight (grams): 1660

Steiner binoculars

The Steiner Company was born in the ruin of world war in 1947. Karl Steiner started his own a one-man workshop in Bayreuth, Germany. He was obsessed with creating functional optics that were sturdy and higher performing than anything else of its kind at the time. It is now one of the largest manufacturers of high-quality optics in the world and they make optics for personal and military purposes, keeping their war time tradition alive today.

Steiner Miniscope

In an attempt to bring you something different, Steiner has come up with their new miniscope. This offers incredible clarity and brightness in a pocket sized design. The miniscope is a monocular 8×22 mm lens that gives a lot of power and a fast focus for viewing objects as close at 10 feet away.

• Magnification: 8
• Field of view (meters): 101
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 22
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 3
• Weight (grams): 79

Wildlife XP 10×44

This is the best nature and wildlife viewing platform that Steiner has available. Floride glass is used to produce Ultra-high-definition optics that give incredible detail and light transmission. This system has a very wide field of view and true colour fidelity enhancers that allow for the best views of animals in their wild habitat. This model is light, comfortable and incredibly powerful.

• Magnification: 10
• Field of view (meters): 112
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 44
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 1.8
• Weight (grams): 850

Leica binoculars

Leica Camera AG manufacture cameras and sport optics products that has been founded on a long tradition of excellent quality in construction and design. Leica binoculars are guaranteed to give better images in any situation.

Leica ULTRAVID HD-Plus

The Ultravid range of Leica binoculars is made to give the user the most breath taking views imaginable. An innovative, and patented, Aquadura coating is used to go give crystal clear vision in any weather. This also protects the lenses from scratches, abrasion, dirt and fingerprints. The use of precise mechanics and the finest optics give the user razor sharp detail. This is a hardy pair from Leica that will work time and time again.

• Magnification: 10
• Field of view (meters): 102
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 42
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 2.8
• Weight (grams): 750

Leica TRINOVID HD

The new generation of Leica Trinovids are excellent all rounders. This type of Leica binoculars has state-of-the-art image performance and durability. Here you will get outstanding colour fidelity with amazing image sharpness in a compact and low weight package. The Trinovid models are impact resistant and are almost indestructible. The well designed grip ensure a steady image and precise focusing.

• Magnification: 10
• Field of view (meters): 122
• Effective objective lens diameter (mm): 40
• Shortest focusing distance (meters): 7.5
• Weight (grams): 581

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