Choosing Binoculars by Use

Not all binoculars are designed equally and what ever you plan to use your binoculars for, you should choose the best binoculars for that purpose. Even if you are after some general purpose binoculars for a variety of different uses, the ideal optics will have different characteristics to a more specialised binocular.

In each guide below I go through in detail the main features you need to look out for in the ideal binocular for your intended purpose. Hopefully in this way it will make your decision on which binoculars to buy easier.

> Birdwatching binoculars

Whilst you can enjoy birds without them, binoculars along with your bird book are the most essential tools to any bird watcher. But which pair is right for you, In my article I go through which feature to look out for as well as review som of the best, cheapest, lightest, smallest, strongest birding binoculars on the market >> Binoculars for Birding.

> Safari binoculars

Slightly different than pure wildlife binoculars as they will also be designed for travel as well as wildlife viewing and must also be able to hold their own as bird watching binoculars. View my article on how to choose the ideal >> Binoculars for Safaris.

> Marine binoculars

Binoculars that have been specifically designed for on the water need to have specfic features, these include being fully waterproof as well as tough, some other features to look out include some that float and others come with a compass and are also rangefinder binoculars. Take a look at my guide to the >> Best Marine Binoculars.

> Hunting binoculars

The ideal hunting binoculars will vary depending on conditions as well as the type of hunting and your terrain, but common features include the need for them to be tough and have excellent light gathering characteristics. View my article on how to choose the ideal >> Binoculars for Hunting.

> Night Vision Binoculars & Other Devices

Open up a whole new world after dark. I have used them on safari with incredible results so follow me as I take a look at the difference between night vision glasses and other night vision devices, including binoculars, monoculars and night vision scopes as well as discovering how they work and what features to look out for when deciding which one to buy >> Night Vision Glasses & Devices.

> Binoculars for Astronomy

Not only telescopes are used for astronomy and you will be amaized what you can see with a normal pair of binoculars as well as those specifically designed for astronomy. Read my guide what too look out for when choosing >> Astronomical Binoculars.

> Binoculars for Sports

If you are lucky enough to have tickets to your faviourite sporting event, be it football, soccer, baseball, athletics, golf, tennis, horse racing, motor racing, basketball, cricket, rugby, icehockey, beach vollyball and many many more, a good pair of binoculars will add to the enjoyment of the occasion. Read my guide to the >> Best Sports Optics.

> Binoculars for Space Shuttle Launch

I was recently asked by a reader as to which binoculars I would recommend to him, to take to watch the lanunch of a space shuttle from Cape Canaveral in Florida. I thought that even though this is a very specific use for a pair of optics, by answer may be useful to others: Read my guide to the
>> Best Binoculars for Space Shuttle Launch.

> Bushnell Golf Range Finder

Not only do Bushnell produce some of the best binoculars in the world, but the fact that they were pioneers in golf laser rangefinders as well as the GPS versions and all come with patented Bushnell Pinseeker technology mean are the most used brand by tour professionals. Take a look at my guide to >> Bushnell Golf Range Finders.

Swarovski Binoculars Sale

Example: The Swarovski EL 10x42 Binoculars have suggested retail price of $2187.78, they are listed on Eagle Optics for $1749.00, saving you an impressive $438.78 (20%) >> More Details.