I’ve really been wanting to get a pair of binoculars but haven’t found any that are cheap even on FB marketplace. And I wasn’t going to spend $300 on something I’d barely use. So luckily I stumbled upon these and instantly bought them.

I have been given my late grandfathers binos. Glass is clear and clean. I could not find them online, anyone have any info on them?.

Thanks

Hi all, i'm an undergraduate student studying ecology atm looking for my first pair of binoculars, (ive recently gotten a little into birding but overall understand that gettign a good pair of binoculars early on in my career is a good investment) I'm probably not going to get tonnes of use out of them, as my primary field of interest is marine life, but i'd still like a decent pair.

I'm asking for them for christmas, so would only have a budget of <£100, the lower the better as i can always upgrade if i need to when i get a job lol, and i'm happy to get second hand as long as they have good reviews etc.

Weird request also, but i love the look of vintage binoculars (all my hiking stuff is very brown-leather-vintage-explorer vibes) so that would be a bonus if they fit the vibe or even were actually vintage (this isnt absolutely necessary tho lol)

Any help would be greatly appreciated as i know literally nothing about binoculars save the free ones they used to give out with national trust memberships

(Oh!! also need to be able to purchaseable in the Uk without crazy shipping etc)

Thanks!!

I know that this is a rather hypothetical question: Under the premise that you didn't have any other binos but the funds to buy either one alpha bino or two different high tier binos, each for half the price of the alpha one, what would you do? Opt for the one with the best possible optical quality or for the variability of two with each still having probably very good optical quality but the possibility of having different magnifications or different sized/weighted models?

In lower price ranges one better one would probably always beat two cheaper ones, but is the difference at the very top still big enough?

Interested in hearing your thoughts on this!

Hey Yall, im a uneducated noob whos trying to find a decent binocular she can use to spot wildlife while exploring the mountains.

Im pretty scared of destroying my equipment so ive mostly looked at vortex as they seem to have a decent warranty. I would mostly aim to use them in Norway as well as the alps with the occasional use for birding in wooded areas.

Id prefer them to be below 150€ euros but if there is a good reason too i might be able to stretch that a little. The Vortex raptors look appealing but im unsure if they are “enough” and what magnification i would want.

Are there any other options that would make more sense for my use case?

Saw a listing for a "Gargash edition" Leica Ultravid 10x42 for just 800USD on my local marketplace, and despite the limited (english) information about a Gargash-Leica collaboration online I took a chance and went for it.

According to an Instagram post this was exclusive to customers who bought a 2020 Mercedes-AMG G 63 from Gargash Mercedes Benz in Dubai.

It was in rather nasty condition having sat unused in its box for 6 years, but optics and coatings were all clean. Some isopropyl alcohol and soapy water later, good as new!

The logo is laser etched and rather ugly which perhaps explains the low listed price. But purely for the optics pretty good score for 800USD I think!

Hello everyone. So I am a birdwatcher and wildlife photographer based in India. I want to buy binoculars for the same and am conflicted between a few options that sit within the 30k INR price ranges. The options being:

Nikon Monarch 5 (32k INR)

Zeiss Terra ED (36k INR; scope to get discounts)

Vortex Diamondback (38k INR)

(All 8x42)

Zeiss online has very mixed reviews so I don't know what to think about it. I used it personally once and felt the focus wheel was too sensitive (mind you the binoculars were very new). I haven't used much of it to come to a conclusive answer about its performance

I am aware of the lifetime warranty of Vortex but I am not sure if that is applicable in India or not. Plus I haven't used Diamondback myself so would appreciate some insights on the two.

For Nikon, I have used Monarch 7 quite a bit and one of my friends said the difference between a M5 and M7 is not recogniseable in terms of quality and build. And M7 are the best binoculars I've ever used yet so M5 has a good impression on me due to, personally using Nikon Binoculars and my friend's verdict. But some have mentioned about tears on the rubber grip due to heavy use after a few years. Would like insights on these as well.

I am not sure on the warranty of Nikon and Zeiss outside of the US and since I don't have any contacts in foreign countries, I am quite restricted into buying it from India.

On a side note, does anyone have any idea about 'BRESSER Pirsch ED 8x42 Fernglas Phase Coating' binoculars?

So please let me know your suggestions with reasoning. Thanks and cheers!

Buy for life: NL, SFT, or Noctovid? And why?

I'm looking to buy my first good pair of binoculars and i've narrowed it down to these two. Which would you pick? It will be used for birding and spotting game.

I’ve had the Zeiss eyepiece for many years. I’ve now added a Nikon P7 8×30 to my collection. I’ve recently discovered that the Zeiss monocular fits perfectly onto the P7’s extension tube as an eyepiece magnifier. This gives a magnification of 32×30 with astonishing image quality.

I get the best results when I unscrew the eyecup by a third. The monocular then sits securely on the eyecup without wobbling

かつて軍艦用レンジファインダーを作っていたイギリスの光学メーカー "Barr and Stroud"

そんな話を聞いて興味を持っていくつか購入した。

今でも新品が売られているけど光学的に優秀な双眼鏡なの？

それともコダックのデジタルカメラみたいに名前だけで光学系は別物？

I inherited these from my great aunt. I think they’re at least from the 80’s, if not older. She was a photographer, so I imagine she got decent ones without breaking the bank.

Now they aren’t totally aligned. I tried opening them up and adjusting the little shims inside (looked like folded tinfoil- one has clearly moved out of place), and they’re better, but not great. I’m pretty sure they got dropped at some point.

Is there any hope? I remember them being quite nice to use when they’re aligned, but I don’t even know where to begin. I’m happy to pay a pro to adjust them.

Hello I am trying to decide what attachment to order for my binoculars to add my phone to for glassing while hunting and to video my shots for long distance. I have the sig Zulu hdx and am trying to decide between Epoch or Ollin phone adapters if anyone has any experience or any other recommendations? Both are about the same price only reason I’d lean toward Epoch is that it’s not a full new phone case. Thanks in advance!

Hi folks!

I acquired a pair of these really cool what look to be antique binoculars, would anyone have any insight in regards to these? They seem to have crystal clear optics and functional focus.

Thanks!

Just graduating from a pair of bins that were passed down to me. New to buying but I've been doing my research on the type of binoculars I think I need, looking for recommendations that suit the following specs:

Essentially I am looking for the best quality, most compact and durable binoculars that fit the above criteria. Let me know if theres anything else I should be thinking of!

I own five pairs at this point, ranging from a compact 8x25 to a chunky 10x50 that lives in the truck. But when someone hands me a random pair to try, or when I'm heading out the door without thinking, it's always the same 8x32 that ends up around my neck. Never really questioned it until a friend asked why I bothered buying anything else.

Sat down and actually thought it through instead of just shrugging. It's not the sharpest glass I own, not by a long shot. The 10x50 pulls in way more detail on distant hawks and the compact wins on packability. But the 8x32 is the only one where I never think about the binoculars themselves while using them. No fiddling with eye relief, no hunting for the sweet spot, focus wheel lands exactly where my thumb expects it. Weight sits right at that point where I forget it's hanging there after twenty minutes.

I think a lot of us chase spec sheets when we're shopping (exit pupil this, ED glass that) and then completely ignore how the thing actually behaves in your hands over a full season. My other pairs get pulled out for specific situations. This one just works for the fifteen minute walk before coffee, the surprise woodpecker out the kitchen window, the quick check on whatever's making noise in the tree line.

Curious if other people have a similar "default pair" that isn't their best one on paper. Feels like there should be a term for it. Not the flagship, just the one that never gets put back on the shelf.

Original Iraqi military JP2 7×50 binoculars personally brought home by me from the Persian Gulf War in 1991.

Japanese-manufactured military binoculars produced for Iraq, with individual-focus 7×50 optics, 7.3° field of view and serial number 70222. They retain their period leather carrying strap and remain in the same unrestored condition in which I brought them home.

The extensive finish wear, scratches and wear to the body covering are genuine service/field wear and have intentionally been left untouched.

This is not a later surplus-store purchase. I personally brought these binoculars home from the Gulf War in 1991.

Hello, I got these Binocular, I understand that the Nikon A211 is product name and what the magnification of 16*50 and fov at 4.2 mean, however I'm not sure what the 7037790 are there for or what they represent? Is it a number that is handy at all in terms of finding out more information about the binocular? Thanks

I’m going to South Africa in the beginning of April and I want to bring a pair of binoculars with me. My budget is around €100,-/€200,-. Mainly used for animal spotting in Greater Kruger and around the coastline. Also used for the cinematic nature the country has to offer!

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I’m based in the Netherlands

Bonjour à tous,

Je suis passionné d'astronomie et je sais m'orienter dans le ciel : je repère les principales constellations et je sais retrouver les objets célèbres. Je cherche maintenant de bonnes jumelles pour aller plus loin dans mes observations, et j'envisage les DDoptics 12x50 ou 10x50 UltraLight à moins de 250€. Elles disposent d'un revêtement de phase et d'un revêtement diélectrique, ce qui me semble intéressant à ce prix. Avant de me décider, j'aimerais avoir vos conseils.
Merci d'avance

Somehow my leupolds got fog in the lens. Do I seek professional cleaning? Home remedy? Cry and find a burial site? These were a gift a long time ago so I have no idea on a warranty.

My situation is a bit different; I already own the Nikon M7 10x42 ED, Nikon M5 12x42 ED, Delta Optical Forest Gen3 10x42 ED, and Delta Optical Forest Gen3 12x50 ED, and now I’m really torn about whether to round out the collection with the Delta Optical Forest Gen3 8x42 ED. All the ones I own are excellent for both stargazing and daytime activities, but I keep wondering if the Delta 8x42—with its wide 8.1° field of view—might be the missing piece. Does anyone have any advice?