The Binoculars Advisor

by Michael and Diane Porter

Michael Porter Diane Porter Answers to questions from real people with real questions about how to choose a binocular. The questions are listed at right.

Situation: What is the least expensive binocular I can get away with?

Advice: If you don't wear glasses, you might like one of the Eagle Optics Energy binoculars. These are very small, 8x21 binoculars. They come in silver, blue, green, and yellow. $49.95.

However, the Energy binoculars are not recommended for a person who wears glasses all the time, as the eye relief is not quite long enough to accommodate the glasses. (Read more about eye relief.)

For glasses wearers, see here.

The Binoculars Advisor

by Michael and Diane Porter

Which binocular?