Below are all the binoculars with a Long Eye Relief that have so far been reviewed on Best Binoculars.
All the binoculars below have an eye relief greater than 16mm, In most cases an eye relief of 14 to 15mm is adequate for most people who wear eyeglasses to be comfortable. Ideally though you should look for binoculars that have an eye relief of 16, 17 or even 18mm. Read my article on Long Eye Relief Binoculars for more details on why they are so important, especially for those who wear eyeglasses.
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Swift 8.5x44 AudubonDesigned by birders for birders the HHS Audubon 8.5x44 binoculars are everything and more you could ever want in a birding binocular. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Expensive Binoculars |
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Minox 8x42 BVThese MINOX binoculars are excellent value for money wildlife and birding binoculars. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Close-Focus Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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Nikon 10x32 EDGNikon's fantastic ED glass lenses, advanced multilayer coating as well as compact and light, these are exceptional binoculars. Mid Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Outdoor Sports Binoculars | Top of the Range Binoculars |
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Nikon 8x32 EDGIdeal compact and light birding binoculars these come with Nikon's incredible ED glass lenses, advanced multilayer coating. Mid Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Top of the Range Binoculars |
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Nikon 10x42 EDGDesigned to compete with the best, this Nikon EDG binocular comes with Nikon's incredible ED glass lenses with advanced multilayer coating Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Outdoor Sports Binoculars | Top of the Range Binoculars |
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Swarovski 8.5x42 ELPossibly the most wanted birding binoculars in the world, they have a wide field of view and incredibly bright optics, ideal for all situations. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Top of the Range Binoculars |
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Vanguard 8.5x45 Endeavor EDLarge 45mm objective lenses, extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and waterproof: Ideal Wildlife and Birding Binoculars. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Expensive Binoculars |
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Olympus 8x42 MagellanTough, waterproof with great optics, the 8x42 Olympus Magellan binoculars make excellent bird watching and general nature viewing binoculars. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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Bushnell 7x50 MarineDesigned for boating, they are not only waterproof, but float on water and feature a digital compass for true heading and range finding scale. Full Size Binoculars | Porro Prism Binoculars | Self Focusing Binoculars | Marine Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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Steiner 8x42 MerlinWide field of view, letting in loads of light and lightweight, Merlin Binoculars make perfect Birdwatching and Wildlife viewing binoculars. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Expensive Binoculars |
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Steiner 8x30 Military-MarineBuilt Tough, the Steiner 8x30 Military-Marine binoculars are a solid compact binocular that offers plenty of magnification Mid Size Binoculars | Porro Prism Binoculars | Self Focusing Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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Nikon 8x42 Monarch ATBBright, high-resolution Nikon optics combined with an ultra-rugged lightweight body, it is easy to see why these are so popular. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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Bushnell 10x42 NatureViewExcellent birdwatching and wildlife viewing binoculars, these Bushnell NatureViews are quality great value for money binoculars. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Low Cost Binoculars |
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Bushnell 8x42 NatureViewExcellent optics for birders and naturalists, the 8x42mm NatureView Binocular is also suitable for watching sporting events and all-around observation Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Low Cost Binoculars |
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Steiner 7x30 Navigator Pro C MarineA compass, range finder, these tough, compact and waterproof binoculars are an excellent addition to any smaller boat or yacht. Mid Size Binoculars | Porro Prism Binoculars | Self Focusing Binoculars | Marine Binoculars | Expensive Binoculars |
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Barr & Stroud 8x42 SavannahWith an extremely wide field of view, these tough, waterproof Barr & Stroud binoculars make ideal bird watching binoculars Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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Barr & Stroud 8x56 SavannahExcellent low light performance, phase coated BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics on these water and fogproof binoculars. Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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Barr & Stroud 8x42 Savannah EDWith high quality ED Glass lenses, Phase Coated Prisms and a very wide field of view these make an excellent choice as a birding binocular Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Expensive Binoculars |
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Barr & Stroud 8x56 Savannah EDSuperb low light performance binoculars, with large 56mm objective lenses, ED glass and phase coated Bak-4 roof prisms Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Expensive Binoculars |
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Barr & Stroud 8x42 Series 4 EDHigh-quality, high-precision binoculars for the serious observer Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Expensive Binoculars |
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Barr & Stroud 8x32 SierraMid to entry level mid-size binoculars that feature high quality Bak-4 phase coated roof prisms and fully multi-coated lenses. Mid Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Low Cost Binoculars |
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Celestron 15x70 SkyMasterCelestron 15x70 Skymaster Binoculars offer phenomenal performance at an incredible price for astronomical viewing. Giant Binoculars | Porro Prism Binoculars | Astronomy Binoculars | Low Cost Binoculars |
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