Leica Trinovid 10×50 Review

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Before Leica introduced the current version of Trinovids, there was an older version which did not do well in the market. This was because the binoculars were heavy and the optical system, according to consumers, was substandard. So Leica decided to revamp the Trinovids. And the new Trinovids look and perform better. They are lightweight, …

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Bushnell Falcon 10×50 Review

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I’m one of those people who love binoculars that have a large objective lens. Well, that’s because I wear glasses. But that is beside the point. Binoculars with a large objective lens offer a wider field of view than those with a smaller objective lens. I like to see my view without needing to shift …

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Canon 15×50 IS Binoculars Review

Canon 15x50 IS Binoculars Review

Canon broke the rules when it put IS technology into a 15x magnification bin. Their Canon 15x 50 IS binoculars arrived with excellent optics and an image stabilizer  … and literally changed the picture for handheld magnification. Canon has updated its lower-magnification bins in recent years, but expectant birders and stargazing fans have been disappointed …

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Canon 12×36 IS III Review

Canon 12x36 IS III Review

Canon was the first to put Image Stabilization (IS) into binoculars, mixing this amazing technology with high ocular quality. Several worthy IS brands now exist, and, of course, cheap knock-offs … but the original line is still a top contender. Many users are taking a second look at older Canon favorites. The Canon 12×36 IS …

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Tento 20×60 Binoculars Review

Tento 20x60 Binoculars Review

When thinking of high-end astronomy binoculars, Soviet relics from the Cold War don’t necessarily spring to mind. That is, unless you know about Tento 20x60s. Though discontinued decades ago, these Russian-made military bins have remained in demand for their high-end optical quality. The Tento is popular with stargazing enthusiasts because they offer desirable performance at …

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Canon 10×42 L IS WP Review

Canon 10x42 L IS WP Review

There comes a time when you’re ready to exchange your bargain entry binoculars for an investment-grade instrument. Canon doesn’t always show up on a high-end list: their famous Image Stabilization (IS) technology is a mass-market hit, so they don’t need to compete with the highest performers, and usually don’t. Canon’s premium binoculars, the 10×42 L …

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Vortex Optics Kaibab HD 20×56 Review

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It may surprise you that one of most important tools for hunting isn’t a gun. Serious hunters depend upon high-performing optics, so their opinion regarding long-range binos is worth considering. Zooming in on details of an animal 2 miles away is not something average bins can do. Long-range binoculars are such key equipment that every power …

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Nikon Prostaff 5 8×42 Review

Nikon Prostaff 5 8x42 Review

Not all binoculars are meant for the same purpose. High-end optics are important for astronomy, birding, and competitive hunting — but they can be a bit much. For everyday use, you want sharp, clear, easy-going bins that are part of your life and not a hobby in themselves. Nikon’s ProStaff line of affordable binoculars are …

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Nikon Monarch 7 8×42 Review

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If you’re a birdwatcher or hunter, binoculars are a primary tool. You might find economy bins with okay performance, but sometimes you want to step up and buy a quality package without skimping. Serious birdwatchers and hunters don’t suffer poor quality for long. One of the crowd-tested favorites is Nikon’s Monarch 7, which are premium …

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Nikon Monarch 5 12×42 Review

Nikon Monarch 5 12x42 Review

You may have missed it, but binocular optics have made great advancements in recent years. These exciting features were first reserved for high-end models, but they’ve gradually expanded to the mass market. Now folks can see the advances for themselves, literally … and congratulate themselves on saving a lot of money. This brings us to …

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