Best binoculars on Reddit

171 reviews from r/Binoculars, r/birding, r/telescopes and 9 more subreddits

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Nikon

4.2

(43)

"I have a pair of Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 and I love them."

"I couldn't recommend the Nikon Binoculars 4X10D CF more highly."

"The best set of Nikons or Vortexs you can afford would be a good place to start."

"Top of the line is $2k+ USD."

"Consider: Full size: Nikon M7 8x42."

"Amazon.com : Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB Roof Prism Design Waterproof Fogproof Binocular with Multilayer-Coated Lenses and Smooth Central Focus Knob, Black (Renewed) : Electronics"

"No stabilization, but optically about as good as it gets in a single binocular unit."

"If you choose a Nikon, check their refurbished site."

"It has a nice big FOV and clear and bright image."

"I’m a big fan of Nikon Monarchs."

Vortex

4.5

(31)

"The Viper 10x50 is amazing way above the diamondback when it comes to clarity."

"Https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/vortex-viper-hd-binoculars"

"I use my Vortex Diamondback HD binoculars as beaters, without worry."

"Vortex Diamondback HD, just bought a pair, glad to see others making the same recommendation."

"Vortex Diamondback is the only of those that I have used and I think they are a great value."

"Second Diamondback HD for the warranty"

"I just got the vortex diamondback HD binoculars and they're great."

"The Diamondback HD is a good start in your budget."

"Reach out to vortex. Their diamondbacks are great quality and affordable."

"Vortex optics makes good quality products with an amazing warranty!"

Celestron

3.9

(18)

"Fantastic IMO."

"Celestron’s nature DX are superb Binos that stand up against much pricier ones."

"They were good for the price I paid."

"The outland x are great value for the money."

"I strongly suggest parros as they internally reflect light 1 less time."

"Have seen the Celestron Cometron 7x50 recommended."

"Start with a pair of Celestron Cometron 7x50 first and figure out what you actually need before dumping a ridiculous amount of money."

"For starting out, Celestron Nature DX are a good option."

"Celestron Nature DX 8x42 and 8x32 are viable options."

"Check these out. Again, twice what you said your budget was so I know that is frustrating."

Opticron

4.6

(7)

"8x32 Opticron traveller bga ED has the widest fov."

"Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 8x42 has surpassed the Nature DX as the best optics for <$160 bins."

"To my eyes, they are the best <$200 bins I’ve ever handled."

"The Oregon 8x42 is clear and bright, well built with 22mm of eye relief."

"IMO, if $150-$175 is your budget cap, Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 8x42 would be a better pick."

"They are pretty bright and clear for a sub $200 pair of binoculars."

"They’re clear and bright with 22mm of eye relief."

Pentax

4.3

(7)

"The Papilio is a clear favorite."

"For nice quality binoculars in your budget and with good close focus distance, I'd suggest the Pentax Papilio 6.5x21."

"Not cheap but these binoculars have the right magnification and great eye relief."

"Always being recommended/reviewed as a brilliant low cost binoculars."

"The Papilio is a cool reverse porro design."

"Pentax Papillio are pretty nice in my opinion. I like reverse porros at that price point."

"A good first bin at an appropriate age might be a Pentax papilio. Kids like 'em because they can focus up to ~18 inches, just as good for looking at bugs as for looking at stars."

Oberwerk

4.4

(5)

"Oberwerk are the clearest and the best collimated binoculars that I have found."

"$1,000 quality in the mid $300’s. These are some of the only ones out there that work for an abnormally wide IPD of 72mm."

"Or the smallest Oberwerk model?"

"2 options that punch well above their weight are Oberwerk and Svbony."

"Check out oberwerk.com or Svbony for some options that punch well above their weight."

Canon

4.5

(4)

"The best 10X binoculars will be the Canon 10x30 IS or even better the Canon 10x42 IS."

"I’d recommend some flavor of Canon IS binoculars, I have 2 pairs, one is 15 years old and still going strong."

"These are compact and lightweight."

"Stabilized binos are recommended for better zoom."

Kowa

4.0

(4)

"I found them solid, especially if they’re still $400"

"How about a Kowa YF II."

"I'd recommend these Kowa 6x30 YF II."

"I have the Kowa YF and am very happy with them."

General

4.0

(3)

"For general use, 7 to 10 x magnification."

"8x42 is a better size for wildlife."

"I’ve looked through them once and was very surprised and pleased by them (8x42)."

#10

Bushnell

4.0

(3)

"Both really good brands in general for binoculars."

"I bought them a few weeks ago for 120-130€ and I really like them."

"I'd personally opt to buy a Bushnell Legacy WP 8x42 or 10x50 for star gazing on a budget or the Nikon Action Extreme EXs."

#11

Leica

5.0

(2)

"If money is no object, Leica makes amazing glass."

"Leica makes some of the most rugged binos on the market imo"

#12

Swarovski

5.0

(2)

"With that budget, yep swaro is way to go."

"Swarovski makes amazing glass."

#13

P7 8x30

4.5

(2)

"They are awesome. They have a wider fov than 8x42."

"Very happy with this purchase."

#14

4.0

(1)

"Keep an eye on sporting goods store sales. End of hunting seasons, often some good deals to be had."

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