The Bushnell Falcon 10×50 are Porro Prism binoculars designed for beginners. They are very popular in hunting and birding circles, as their magnification makes them versatile in many situations. With their large lenses, these binoculars benefit from the better light transmission. For less than $50, the Falcons incorporate Bushnell’s “InstaFocus” … Read more
The Bushnell Powerview 2 10×42 is the new version of the first Powerview series. This model is no longer being produced by Bushnell. Everything has been revisited from the optical components to the design, including ergonomics and performance. With its all-aluminum chassis, multi-coated lenses, rubber coating and lifetime warranty, the … Read more
The Bushnell H2O 8×42 roof prisms have a very versatile magnification for many applications: hiking, bird watching, going to sea, or spotting animals. The lens diameter of 42 millimeters is a good compromise between brightness and weight. In addition, the H2Os are designed for robustness and water resistance regardless of … Read more
The Bushnell Powerview 10×50 received good reviews from the public, but production has been discontinued due to more recent optical developments. The American manufacturer then innovated with the new Powerview 2 10×50, which incorporates interesting features: lightened aluminum chassis, multilayer lens treatment, “Ironclad” lifetime warranty, etc. The 10 magnification provides … Read more
The Bushnell Trophy Xtreme 8×56 has a good reputation in the binocular world. Their 8 magnification offers a wide field of view while their objective diameter of 56 millimeters allows capturing a lot of light. Marketed at just under $300, they are in the mid-range and are suitable for beginners … Read more
Nikon offers with its Prostaff 5 series a range of large lens binoculars, from 42 to 50 millimeters. With their weight and their wingspan thus higher than the average, these binoculars are rather intended for activities that require little movement such as ornithology, stationary observation, etc… Their magnification of 12 … Read more
Intended for beginners or occasional users, the Nikon Prostaff 3S 8×42 binoculars are ideal as a first choice. A magnification of 8 with an objective diameter of 42 millimeters is a very versatile combination as it allows you to practice almost any activity in the great outdoors. Whether for bird … Read more
Often the main reason for wanting compact binoculars is to be able to easily transport them anywhere without the bulk. Indeed, the size and number of optical elements are reduced accordingly. Getting good image quality also requires impeccable design. With its CL Pocket 8×25, Swarovski offers top-of-the-range binoculars with very … Read more
The original series of HG binoculars were Nikon’s showcase of luxury while the Monarch’s have long targeted the entry-level. Exemplary sharpness, instant focus, very comfortable eyecups and meticulous manufacturing quality: the HGs have been the flagship of the Japanese brand. With the regular revamping of its series, Nikon offers here … Read more
Bushnell has a very varied catalog of binoculars with a market historically dedicated to hunters, whose most popular lens diameter is between 40 and 42 millimeters. The Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10×42 is placed exactly in this caliber of binoculars with a price that corresponds to the mid-range segment. It’s … Read more