Which Binoculars are Best for Birding? | Optics Trade Debates

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[robgerety]

Beg to differ - low light performance is a factor because a lot of birding happens in low light - early morning and early evening. Also, I know many many experienced birders who choose 8x over 10x. No one should think that 8x is reserved for beginners.

[brianmeaker]

I disagree most birdwatching is done early and late a 50 will give you better low light and a better field of view and 8x are used by experts also I have 8x 45 10 x45 10x 50 and 18x 56 and I only use the later 18s for mud flats and lakes 10x 50 are perfect hand held and a much better field of view than the 45s but compact is good when your carrying to much gear.

[kennethmidwinter]

Hi, I’m so sorry. Your view that X7 isn’t for birdwatching is incorrect. Kind regards.

[mattvaandering]

This is a great video. I'm just getting started in birding and enjoy using my 7 x 35 porros I purchased from a thrift shop for 15 dollars. It's nice to hand my binos to my young children who are still learning how to care for for delicate and expensive items without any stress

[mariumrajah]

This may offend many bird watcher’s but it’s the truth.
Swarovski Leica & Zeiss middle or high end of the range of optics are probably the best out there.

[marshallfischer]

"Buy once, cry once" good advice generally

[kingcobra]

"Buy once, cry once." Well said. ..Looking at the Noctivid 10x42.

[Gustavo-rgtd]

Hello! Please! Vortex Viper 10x42 or Steiner Safari ultrasharp 10x42?

[SRheayns]

I personally disagree with the suggestion that low light isn’t important, I do a lot of glassing at dawn and dusk and the extra bulk of a 10x56 is worth it over 35’s or 42’s

[The.JZA.]

Thanks for the info, this was very helpful! I have been debating between a set of Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42 or 8x30. They're both on black Friday sale. I like the compactness of the 8x30 for travel etc but I like the 10x42 for getting closer and for a slightly higher res and brighter image. Unfortunately there's nowhere nearby that stocks them so I have to go entirely off reviews. I decided to go for the 10x42 because I think the quality and brightness of the image, as well as having a slightly higher magnification, is more important to me than portability. The 10x42 are only a wee bit bigger/heavier anyway so I can still chuck them in a backpack if I need to. Any thoughts? Did I make the right choice?

[paultrottier]

I use a 12x50 often without a monopod or tripod. It is slightly shaky, but not terrible. I also have 10x42 and 8x42. All serve a purpose.

[tomaszhowaniec]

I would recommend 6X magnification for no professional users. Comfort of using 6 X magnification is amazing and much better than 8X.

[yelesomeus]

Any advice please, I have a long garden and like to watch the birds at the end……I have a 8/21 pair of binoculars which I can only just see the birds with…..What world work best for me please ? Thank you xx

[jerryyork]

I'm a Leica fan but I recently bought vortex viber at half the price and they are excellent.

[diagorasmoustakas]

I have the steiner ultrasharp 8x22 ;) amazing performance;) very clear :)

[NvikIngsN]

I tried big 10x50, for me anything higher than that needs a tripod. Shaky hands.

[MLGxBXRxPRO]

Im a novice bird watcher and usually go for my leupold 12x52

[gskrocks]

Hi I'm planning to buy a binocular gosky EagleView 10x42 or celestron trailseeker 10x42 which is best ?

[diagorasmoustakas]

Can i use my steiner safari ultrasharp 8x22 for boating ?

[miertjestoer]

Do you think the NIKON monrach 8x30 is a good choice for birds and moving butterflies? Thanks!