Posts belonging to Category 'Binocular Buyers Guides'

How to Choose Binoculars

Separating Real Features from Marketing Hype With such a huge amount and variety of brands, sizes, and prices it can get more than a little overwhelming when trying to make a shortlist, nevermind actually choose your binoculars and this is made even the more difficult with all the marketing jargon and the fact that each […]


How Different Configurations Affect a Binocular

10x42, 8x42, 8x32, 10x26… What is right for me? I often get asked questions in relation to the different configurations of a binocular and which one is the best for a particular use or uses. So I thought I would put this document together that goes through the major binocular configurations and explains each of […]


Expensive vs Cheap Binoculars

Video Version: Cheap versus Expensive Binoculars This question was asked by someone with whom I spoke to on my live chat. As I think the answer will be of general interest, I have decided to publish it here: Question: I am a binocular novice looking to buy a good pair of binoculars, the problem is […]


Christmas Shopping Guide 2018: Binoculars, Spotting Scopes & Accessories

Gift Guide: Binoculars for Christmas 2018 It is always a slight dilemma for me as to when I should put up my Christmas buyers guide as not only am I notoriously a last minute Xmas shopper, but I have always been the one to complain that everything to do with Christmas, especially the advertising keeps […]


Which Compact Binoculars Are Best?

6x21, 8x22, 10x25, 12x25, 10x26, 9x28… What Size & Magnification Is Best for a Compact & Which Should You Get? So you have decided that you need a compact binocular, but which configuration (objective lens size and magnification combination) should you get? Weather you are going on a backpacking travel adventure, a long weekend camping […]


Which Binoculars Are Best?

Advice on how to choose between binoculars I received an e-mail today from someone who is having some difficulty in deciding which binoculars are best / right for them to buy. They have narrowed their shortlist down to two pairs that are great, but still wanted some advice from me as to which one between […]


Best Compact Pocket Binoculars

When I am on a hike, out walking in the countryside or sneaking through the bush whilst on safari, I always like to have a pair of binoculars with me, but on many of these types of occasions, I also usually want to have my camera with me as well. So, on these walks a […]


Boat, Yacht & Ship Spotting Binoculars

From the number of questions that I receive, one of the most common uses for binoculars is by those lucky enough to live in areas where they have views of the ocean or a harbour and would like to get a better view of the ships, boats or yachts on the water. Thus, I thought […]


How To Use Binoculars With Glasses: Eye-relief & Eye-cups Explained

A question I often get asked is: How to use binoculars with glasses?, or If I wear eyeglasses, do I need to buy special binoculars? The good news is that not only can you wear glasses when you use binoculars but you can get a view every bit as good as those who don’t. However, […]


OpticsHunt’s Best Binoculars Under 100

I recently came across and article on a website that made me really angry, so much so that I just had to get it off my chest and write about it! The offending article is published on the OpticsHunt website and lists their Recommended Top 5 Best Binoculars Under 100 with their reasons for choosing […]