Best binoculars on Reddit
160 reviews from r/Binoculars, r/birding, r/binocularsadvice and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Nikon
4.2
(35)
"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"
"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."
"They are great and moderately priced."
"I did a ten day cruise in May to the inner passage. I brought my pair of Nikon Monarch 7 8x42. They were great for the trip."
"$100 is enough for an entry level 8x or 10x binocular."
#2
Vortex
4.5
(30)
"Consider: Vortex Viper 8x42."
"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"
"Vortex crossfire for sure. Great quality and lifetime 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!"
"Vortex Bantam would be my go to. It's really great."
#3
Celestron
3.9
(11)
"Celestron’s nature DX are superb Binos that stand up against much pricier ones."
"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."
"If your in a budget? This is your only bin for awhile and your really want the Celestion?"
"I was gifted the monarch after I impulsively bought the celestron for being in my budget."
"They work pretty well, collect a decent amount of light and are easy to hand hold."
"Staying with a known brand like Celestron is probably a safer bet."
#4
Opticron
4.6
(7)
"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."
"They are FANTASTIC, especially if looking for a smaller size."
"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."
#5
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."
"Always being recommended/reviewed as a brilliant low cost binoculars."
"The Papilio is a cool reverse porro design."
"I'd recommend the Pentax AD 7x32 ED."
"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."
#6
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."
#7
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."
#8
Canon
4.7
(3)
"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."
"Stabilized binos are recommended for better zoom."
#9
Svbony
4.7
(3)
"Great for bird and wildlife."
"Svbony SV202 10x50 ED are excellent value for your money."
"2 options that punch well above their weight are Oberwerk and Svbony."
#10
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)."
#11
Swarovski
5.0
(2)
"With that budget, yep swaro is way to go."
"Swarovski makes amazing glass."
#12
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"
#13
Tasco
3.3
(3)
"A pair of Tascos would be decent quality and reasonably priced."
"I've bought Tasco 8x42 for my girlfriend and they are perfectly usable."
"Here are three from Tasco. Not known for the best binoculars but the 8x25 weights 9.6 oz, may be manageable."
#14
P7 8x30
4.5
(2)
"They are awesome. They have a wider fov than 8x42."
"Very happy with this purchase."
#15
Hontry
4.0
(2)
"I bought one and it's exactly like the $55 Hontry UHD 10x42s I also own."
"I actually bought THREE of these for around $25 apiece."
#16
Nikon Prostaff P7 8x30
4.0
(2)
"Nikon Prostaff P7 8x30 is on sale in the US and should me"
"8x30 will work both for daylight and nighttime under dark skies."
#17
Visionking
4.0
(2)
"Secondary suggestion is this VisionKing 8x32 HD for $49.99."
"I'd suggest a 5x25 Visionking for around $55."
#18
Bresser
3.5
(2)
"Bresser Pirsch ED - Best Binoculars 2024 (Under £400)"
"I recently bought Bresser Corvette 10x50 as recommended in a few reviews as a good all round option for stargazing."
#19
Zeiss
5.0
(1)
"Would consider the discontinued Zeiss Conquest HD, would consider the 8x32 as it is the best one in this model."
#20
Bushnell Spectator Sports 8x32
5.0
(1)
"These are professional grade and allow you to see the play."
#21
SVBONY
5.0
(1)
"These are excellent. Punch way above their weight and not overly expensive"
#22
Athlon 8x42
5.0
(1)
"Yes, the Athlon 8x42 are amazing - albeit a little bulky."
#23
Vortex Triumph HD 10x42
5.0
(1)
"I opted for the Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 binos, about $80 and they are awesome."
#24
Zeiss Conquest HD
5.0
(1)
"Rated best binoculars under $1000."
#25
Swarovski Curio CL
5.0
(1)
"Swarovski Curio CLs are about $800 but are incredible quality and tiny."
#26
Nikon Monarch M7
5.0
(1)
"Consider 8x42 to get the 5mm exit pupil which could be brighter in lower light conditions."
#27
Vortex Viper HD
5.0
(1)
"You can't go wrong with either."
#28
Nikon Monarch 7
5.0
(1)
"You can't go wrong with either."
#29
Leupold
5.0
(1)
"Think they are worth 2x the Vortex I paid for them"
#30
Kiichi Terasawa
5.0
(1)
"These two are an excellent value at just $150 for both."
#31
Eyeskey
5.0
(1)
"I recently found a bargain basement wonder, the Eyeskey Dreamer 8x42 binoculars."
#32
Athlon
5.0
(1)
"Athlon makes great glass - I have the 15x56mm Cronus and I absolutely love them."
#33
Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42
5.0
(1)
"Bright sharp image, good field of view, fast focus."
#34
Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42
5.0
(1)
"She loved them so much now her entire family has them."
#35
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42
5.0
(1)
"They are far superior, but cost a bit more."
#36
Nikon Prostaff 8x42
5.0
(1)
"I can whole heartedly recommend the Nikon pro staff 8x42’s."
#37
Zeiss Conquest 8x42
5.0
(1)
"If I had $1500 bin budget, I'd buy two pairs."
#38
Opticron Traveler BGA 8x32
5.0
(1)
"I love my 8x32 Opticron traveler bga."
#39
Zeiss Terra ED
4.0
(1)
"Zeiss Terra ED or Nikon M7."
#40
Celestron Trailseeker ED 8x42
4.0
(1)
"Mind the 'ED' in the name."
#41
Nikon TraveLite
4.0
(1)
"Common suggestions for an economical compact include the Nikon TraveLite series or Pentax Papilio series."
#42
Pentax Papilio
4.0
(1)
"Common suggestions for an economical compact include the Nikon TraveLite series or Pentax Papilio series."
#43
Pentax 8x25 AD WP
4.0
(1)
"Pentax 8x25 foldable AD WP aren’t bad."
#44
Maven 7x28
4.0
(1)
"Maven 7x28 have great colour IMO."
#45
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
4.0
(1)
"In your price range, consider the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32."
#46
7x50
4.0
(1)
"7 x 50 are a good size with good wide field which looks awesome."
#47
Nikon Aculon A30 10x25
4.0
(1)
"I also have a pair of Nikon Aculon A30 10x25 which I bring when I travel."
#48
Adasion
4.0
(1)
"Adasion 15x56 UHD Binoculars for Adults."
#49
SvBony
4.0
(1)
"Consider the SvBony SV202."
#50
Nocs
4.0
(1)
"The standard ones are $95 per pair, and they are pretty good binoculars! They are 8x25."
#51
Viking
4.0
(1)
"Viking Kestrels often receive rave reviews and cost less."
#52
Diamondback 10x32
4.0
(1)
"Then you’d have a pair with higher magnification and still be manageable to handle."
#53
20x70 or 20x80
4.0
(1)
"High fov ie 20x70 or 20x80 should be good, do buy a tripod."
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