Yukon Solaris Binoculars Review

Of all the binoculars manufactured by Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, it is the Solaris series that is to me the most interesting. Consisting entirely of 50mm Porro prism models, these budget binoculars come in a range of magnifications, that starts with a low 7x power and ends with a massive 20x model, with everything in-between. […]


Pentax PCF WP II 8x40 or Pentax 12x50 XCF Binoculars?

A question I received this week is from a reader having problems deciding between two pairs of Pentax binoculars: Question: I have a specific question and need help choosing between following TWO binoculars from Pentax. My intended use is casual during Vacation (Smoky mountains, etc.) and around the house. 1) Pentax 8x40 Binoculars Features 8x […]


Best Binoculars for Plane Spotting

This weeks question comes from someone who lives near a major airport and would like some binoculars to get a better view of the aircraft flying over them: Question: Could you tell me what is the best Binoculars for me to use for plane spotting. I live about 12 miles from Newcastle Airport and can […]