5 Top Selling Binoculars Reviewed
Binoculars or also known as field glasses are essentially two refracting telescopes mounted side-by-side and pointed to the same direction. There’s a plethora of uses for them and hunting is definitely one of them! Below are FIVE which have been hand-picked from Amazon and are chosen based on value for money and most importantly, quality.
our top picks
1. Nikon Prostaff 3S 10×42 Binoculars (4.8/5 on Amazon)
What’s great about this binocular is firstly the appearance, having a slick and modern design, holding this binocular alone would make you feel like a seasoned USAF officer!
This binocular is chosen from the hundreds of others on Amazon due to the fact that other than its appearance it boasts such high specs for a product that is quite worth the buck, only weighing around 2 pounds, you will be able to carry it around with ease but at the same time being able to provide the solidity, enabling it to sit on your hand without any shaking that often occurs when dealing with binoculars.
This binocular has a 10x magnification with a 42mm objective diameter with an eco-glass multi-layered coating to provide only the best and brightest images! Often times, binoculars provide you with the ability to see far reaching objects but this one also provides you with image quality as if you’re holding a 4K camera.
The material on this one is also nice to hold, giving you a good grip while being used, avoiding any slipping as binocular use is often times associated with high level situations e.g. hunting, spotting objects etc.
Key specifications:
Dimensions: 5.9″ L x 5.1″W
Objective Lens Diameter: 42.00 millimeters
Weight: 2lbs
Body material: Fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin with rubber armoring for shock resistance and a comfortable grip.
Internal material: Lead and arsenic free glass used for all lenses and prisms.
Waterproof: Yes
Comes with: Carrying case, Neck Strap, Lens Caps, Nikon Lens Pen and Lumintrail Cleaning cloth(keep them clean)
2. Nikon 8245 Aculon A211 8×42 Binocular (4.6/5 on Amazon)
Compared to the one that is seen above, you will see immediately that this binocular is much bigger in size and has a more minimalistic look to it. This binocular has a 10-22×50 zoom which is very far reaching, even with its bigger size compared to the one above, it has a relatively light body.
You should know that this binocular is a Nikon which is associated with Japan’s uncompromised quality which would offer you the best possible views looking through them.
The maximum magnification on this bad boy is an 8 and users have mentioned that when you un-zoom from the maximum zoom capacity to the lower range, the image quality remains the same unlike many other binoculars which produce blurry images while un-zooming. Get yours on Amazon if you’re really interested in something more affordable/cheaper.
Key Specification:
Dimensions: 8.58″ L x 4.25″ W
Objective Lens Diameter: 50.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.06lbs
Body Material: Durable rubber armoured coating for a non-slip.
Internal Material: Multi-coated eco glass lenses
Waterproof: Yes
Comes with: –
3. Celestron SkyMaster 15×70
Lets begin here with the elephant in the room which is the price of this product! It boasts a reasonable price with a product which is way worth the money you are paying for it. Probably the hottest selling binocular now on Amazon.
This piece is one that is suitable for beginners and mid-range outdoorsman (or woman). This one comes with the color of army green which may help with the camouflaging if you are hunting or spotting birds/ducks etc. Not to mention that if you buy this binocular, you will be entitled to a limited lifetime warranty and an unlimited access to technical support from US-based experts (don’t worry about all that after purchase questions and concerns, help is on the way!)
Key Specifications:
Dimensions: 8.7 x 4.3 x 11 inches
Objective Lens Diameter: 70 millimeters
Weight: 3.28 lbs
Body Material: Water and fogproof, rubber armoured, polycarbonate.
Internal Material: Fully multi-coated glass lenses with BaK-4 prisms.
Waterproof: Yes and fogproof
Comes with: a compact carrying case, objective lens caps, an eyepiece rainguard, a neck strap, a lens cloth, and an instruction manual for the need-to-knows about the binocular.
4. SkyGenius 10×50 Binoculars (4.6/5 on Amazon)
To be fair in this review, it must be noted that the 4.6 stars given is from a total of almost 10,000 ratings compared to the other binoculars mentioned so far which have significantly lower ratings due to purchase quantities. It must also be mentioned that this binocular is the most reasonably priced of the ones that we have seen so far while at the same time having a quality that is uncompromised.
It is undeniable that this binocular perhaps has a image quality that is not as crisp as the ones we’ve seen in the Nikon but being priced only around $40.00, it is a steal for anyone who are interested in a fair quality product that can actually still deliver good results. Many purchasers have mentioned that they exceed their expectations after some use. Let’s begin here with the elephant in the room which is the price of this product!
It boasts a reasonable price with a product which is way worth the money you are paying for it. Probably the hottest selling binocular now on Amazon. This piece is one that is suitable for beginners and mid-range outdoorsman(or woman).
This one comes with the color of army green which may help with the camouflaging if you are hunting or spotting birds/ducks etc. Not to mention that if you buy this binocular, you will be entitled to a limited lifetime warranty and an unlimited access to technical support from US-based experts(dont worry about all that after purchase questions and concerns, help is on the way!)
Key Specifications:
Dimensions: 7.46″ x 3.97″ x 6.69″
Objective Lens Diameter: 50.00 millimeters
Weight: 1.80lbs
Body Material: Durable structure with odorless rubber armour.
Internal Material: Aspherical lenses and multi-layer coating with corrective optical coating.
Waterproof: Yes
Comes with: –
5. Bushnell Falcon (4.6/5 on Amazon)
This is not a complete article on binoculars without the mention of the OG of all hunting equipment, the BUSHNELL! This is a renowned brand producing optical products for many decades now and have never failed to provide to the outdoor community just what we need.
This would definitely be a huge competitor to the SkyGenius which we have seen above having a price of $39.44 which is just slightly cheaper. You could say that I have left the best for last but it really does depend on what it is that you are looking for, this one has brand, it has the price and the quality.
Offering 25 foot close focusing distance and a field of view of 1000 yards which is quite reasonable considering the price to be paid for it.
The appearance of the binocular is pretty standard for a Bushnell and being a user of one of these bad boy for a few years now, I can tell you, there’s nothing to complain about if you intend to use it for more recreational purposes and not a serious hunter etc.
Key Specifications:
Dimensions: 9.3″ x 8.2″ x 4.2″
Objective Lens Diameter: 55.00 millimeters
Weight: 1.83lbs
Body Material: Durable and rubberized, abrasion resistant finish.
Internal Material: Full lens coating for only the brightest pictures!
Waterproof: Yes
Comes with: –
Final thoughts
All five binoculars mentioned are really good in many aspects and cater for various uses depending on the purpose and level of expertise, there’s something for everyone on this list and out of the hundreds available on Amazon, these are the best possible ones that you can choose from.
Do click on the links provided to check the product itself and maybe compare it to other products that you have seen on Amazon to come to the best possible decision. Till next time, do let me know on the products that you want a review on! Thanks, and goodbye for now.
