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Binocular Picks
for Every Price Range

Generally, the better the binocular, the more it costs. But there are good values in every price range. Here are Michael and Diane Porter's picks for the best binoculars at various prices. (Updated November 7, 2007)

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Under $100

Audubon Compact

Audbuon Compact

One of our best-selling binoculars. Lightweight, compact, and very decent optics. Free shipping!

We have tried and tested these binoculars and are happy to answer your questions.

—Michael and Diane Porter

$130 - $149

Papilio Binocular

Pentax Papilio

It focuses at a distance, or as close as 18 inches! A marvelous innovation.
Free shipping!

$140 - $150

Vortex Spitfire

Vortex Spitfire

Small but substantial. Compact and easy to carry.
Free shipping!

Around $200

Equinox Binocular

Stokes Talon

Remarkable for the price: waterproof roof prism with fully multi-coated lenses.
Free shipping!

Under $300

Celestron Noble

Celestron Noble

Generous field of view. Excellent eye relief for glasses wearer.
Free shipping!

Around $300

Eagle Optics Ranger SRT

Ranger SRT

Very good optics, low cost. One of the best bargains.
Free shipping!

Under $500

Vortex Viper

Vortex Viper

We think this is the best binocular buy of all. High quality at moderate price.
Free shipping.

Under $500

Zeiss Victory Compact

Zeiss Victory
Compact

Tiny pocket binocular, great optics. Weighs under 8 ounces.
Free shipping!

Under $600

Pentax DCF SP

Pentax DCF SP

From Pentax, outstanding optical quality at moderate prices. Comes in 8x43, 10x43, 8x32, and 10x50.

Under $700

Leica Compact Ultravid

Leica Ultravid Compact

Leica's optically superb compact works great with glasses. We love it! Comes in 8x and 10x.

Around $750

Minox HG

Minox HG Rangefinding

New binocular with breakthrough Rangefinding focus knob. Superb optics.
Free shipping!

Under $900

Vortex Razor

Vortex Razor

Lapping at the heels of the best binocularss in the world, at lower price.
Free shipping!

Around $1200

NIK0N PREMlER LX

Nikon Premier LXL

Superly sharp, with fast focus. The 10 power is tops for glasses wearers.
Free shipping!

$1260 / $1400

Kowa Genesis

Kowa Genesis

If you've seen a Kowa Genesis, you already know how good they are.
Free shipping!

Around $1500

Zeiss Victory

Zeiss Victory FL

Zeiss's top of the line. Gloriously bright. Sharp. Works with glasses.
Free shipping!

Around $1800

Leica Ultravid

Leica Ultravid

Nothing beats Leica Ultravid for brightness and resolution. Period.
ON SALE!

 

Around $1800

Swarovski EL

Swarovski EL

Wonderful binoculars with hollow bridge for ease of holding.
Free shipping!

 

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