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
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
It focuses at a distance, or as close as 18 inches! A marvelous innovation. |
$140 - $150
Small but substantial. Compact and easy to carry. |
Around $200
Remarkable for the price: waterproof roof prism with fully multi-coated lenses. |
Under $300
Generous field of view. Excellent eye relief for glasses wearer. |
Around $300
Very good optics, low cost. One of the best bargains. |
Under $500
We think this is the best binocular buy of all. High quality at moderate price. |
Under $500
Tiny pocket binocular, great optics. Weighs under 8 ounces. |
Under $600
From Pentax, outstanding optical quality at moderate prices. Comes in 8x43, 10x43, 8x32, and 10x50. |
Under $700
Leica's optically superb compact works great with glasses. We love it! Comes in 8x and 10x. |
Around $750
New binocular with breakthrough Rangefinding focus knob. Superb optics. |
Under $900
Lapping at the heels of the best binocularss in the world, at lower price. |
Around $1200
Superly sharp, with fast focus. The 10 power is tops for glasses wearers. |
$1260 / $1400
If you've seen a Kowa Genesis, you already know how good they are. |
Around $1500
Zeiss's top of the line. Gloriously bright. Sharp. Works with glasses. |
Around $1800
Nothing beats Leica Ultravid for brightness and resolution. Period. |
Around $1800
Wonderful binoculars with hollow bridge for ease of holding. |
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