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ED vs HD Binoculars – What’s the Difference?

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As I am sure this will be of use to many who are looking at buying binoculars and trying to sift through all the marketing jargon Here is my answer to a question sent in by a long time BBR Patron Supporter Warren: Question: What does HD mean on binoculars & is it different to […]

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Extra Low Dispersion Glass (ED Glass)

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In recent years we have seen a huge increase in the number of binoculars that use ED Glass (Extra Low Dispersion Glass) in their lenses. What used to be found only on a few of the very top-end “super” binoculars, is now quite common and is used on a whole range of binoculars, even fairly […]

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Is Extra Low Dispersion Glass worth the extra cost?

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Today’s question comes from someone wanting to find out if their money is being well spent on binoculars that use ED Glass (Extra Low Dispersion Glass): Question I have read your reviews and all your notes on the web page and spend hours searching for a suitable and not least affordable binocular… I know a […]

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10x34 vs 10x42, ED Glass & Low light Performance

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Questions I’d like to get your expert opinion and experience on the following: a) As a universal binocular for general purpose (a mix of quality, brightness, portability, and robustness) would you rather go for the Bresser Condor 10x42, the Bresser Pirsch ED 10x34, the Omegon Talron HD 10x34 / 10x42 or one of the Nikon […]

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Are Binoculars without ED Glass Any Good?

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This is an interesting question, because the current trend / buzz word within the optics industry is ED glass and it was not so long ago that you only found ED glass on very high end binoculars. However there are many mid range and even some lower costing devices that have ED glass and all […]

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Best Compact Binoculars with ED Glass

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This weeks question was sent into me from someone wondering about extra-low dispersion (ED) glass (or the lack of it) on compact & pocket binoculars: Question: I have learned most of what I know about binoculars from your website, now I am curious about a thing I have noted about ED lenses. They seem to […]

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Best ED Binoculars under $350 / £350

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Somebody recently sent me this e-mail looking for some advice on which mid range ED binoculars they should get for birding, hunting and sporting events: Question: I was set to buy the Theron Wapiti 8x42 APO ED binoculars until I read your article. I do like a lighter binocular but my main interest is quality. […]

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Which ED Glass Binoculars?

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I recently received the following question from a reader looking to choose between two reasonably priced ED glass binoculars: Question: I want to buy a pair of full size binoculars for every day use. I want a pair with ED glass, at what I consider a reasonable price. I came down with these two: Vanguard […]

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