Below are binoculars that have been give a 5 Star Birdwatching Binoculars rating from Best Binoculars.
For bird watching, the most popular binocular sizes are 8x40 and 8x42. This is mostly because binoculars with these specifications are compact enough to carry with you, whilst still large enough to gather plenty of light enabling you to view birds in shady wooded areas. A wide field of view is also important as this will allow you to track quick flying and moving birds in trees as well as allowing you to see more individuals at a time when counting or observing large flocks or groups. A good depth of field helps so you don't need to keep adjusting the focus to keep a small bird in focus. Follow this link for my in depth article on Birdwatching Binoculars
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![]() ![]() Eagle Optics 8x42 Ranger Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Close-Focus Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Vortex 8x42 Viper HD Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Close-Focus Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Vanguard 8x42 Spirit ED Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Kowa 8x25 BD Review
Compact Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Outdoor Sports Binoculars | Close-Focus Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Minox 8x43 HG Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Top of the Range/High Value Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Kowa 8x42 BD Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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![]() Minox 8x33 BL Review
Mid Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Outdoor Sports Binoculars | Wide Angle Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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![]() Barr & Stroud 8x56 Savannah ED Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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![]() Barr & Stroud 8x42 Savannah ED Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Wide Angle Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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![]() Barr & Stroud 8x56 Savannah ReviewExcellent 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 Series 4 ED ReviewHigh-quality, high-precision binoculars for the serious observerFull Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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![]() Barr & Stroud 8x42 Savannah ReviewWith an extremely wide field of view, these tough, waterproof Barr & Stroud binoculars make ideal bird watching binocularsFull Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Wide Angle Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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![]() Bresser 8x42 Luchs ReviewQuality optics & compact and lightweight waterproof body. Bresser binoculars ideal for birding also with an excellent close focusing distanceFull Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Close-Focus Binoculars | Mid Price Binoculars |
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![]() Eschenbach 8.5x45 Farlux Selector D Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Top of the Range/High Value Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Vanguard 8.5x45 Endeavor ED Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Nikon 10x42 EDG Review
Full Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Outdoor Sports Binoculars | Very Top End/Expensive Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Nikon 8x32 EDG ReviewIdeal 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 | Wide Angle Binoculars | Top of the Range/High Value Binoculars |
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![]() ![]() Swarovski 10x32 EL 32 Traveler ReviewThe ideal binocular for every journey, compact, light and tested under extreme conditions in the desert, Arctic and rainforest.Mid Size Binoculars | Roof Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Safari Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Outdoor Sports Binoculars | Very Top End/Expensive Binoculars |
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![]() Swift 8.5x44 Audubon ED Review
Full Size Binoculars | Porro Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Outdoor Sports Binoculars | Wide Angle Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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![]() Swift 8.5x44 Audubon Porro Prism Review
Full Size Binoculars | Porro Prism Binoculars | General Use Binoculars | Birdwatching Binoculars | Wide Angle Binoculars | Mid-High Value Binoculars |
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