Binoculars
You can see and try a wide range of binoculars and optics at our Hertfordshire UK based showroom. We stock products from quality brands such as Swarovski, Zeiss, Opticron, Vortex, Celestron, Helios, Hawke, Vixen, and Barr & Stroud. We sell Binoculars suitable for daytime uses such as birdwatching and sports as well as larger Observation Binoculars for Astronomy or long distance terestrial use.
a. have a shallower depth of focus (distance in focus at any one focus setting), requiring more use of the focus wheel.
b. amplify natural hand-shake affecting the stability of the image being viewed.
For general observation choose a 7x or 8x magnification. If you want binoculars of 10x or over try them first to make sure you are comfortable or consider using with a tripod to minimise shake.
Choosing the right pair of binoculars
With such a bewildering range of choices available we know its not easy so we are always on hand to help. Trying before you buy is an essential part of finding the very best pair of binoculars to suit your own eyes. In this respect everyone is different, which is why we are very happy to welcome visitors to our showroom where you'll be welcome to try as many pairs as necessary to find the right ones for you and your purpose. In the meantime the information below aims to help you understand some of the basics.Binocular Specifications
e.g. 8x42. The number ‘8’ denotes the magnification and means an object appears to be 1/8th of its actual distance away. Using this rule an object 40m distant appears to be only 5m away. ‘42’ is the diameter of the objective lens (the large end) in mm through which light enters the binocular.Binocular magnification
Within any given range of binoculars the higher the magnification relative to the objective lens diameter, the lower the apparent image quality. Images appear less sharp and have a lower ‘relative’ brightness and poorer colour contrast. Higher magnification binoculars also;a. have a shallower depth of focus (distance in focus at any one focus setting), requiring more use of the focus wheel.
b. amplify natural hand-shake affecting the stability of the image being viewed.
For general observation choose a 7x or 8x magnification. If you want binoculars of 10x or over try them first to make sure you are comfortable or consider using with a tripod to minimise shake.
Wearing glasses with binoculars
Many binoculars provide the full field of view when wearing glasses by either folding down the rubber eyecups or by turning/pushing retractable eyecup assemblies to the ‘down’ position. As a general rule the longer the eyerelief - the distance between the surface of the eyepiece and the point where the pupil is positioned for full field of view - the better the instrument for spectacle wearers. If you think you want to wear glasses while using your binocular, choose one with an eyerelief of 15mm or over.
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Opticron Adventurer II WP 8X32 Roof Prism Binoculars
£89.00£76.00In stock -
Hawke Nature-Trek 10x25 Binoculars
£105.00£99.00Great value pocket binocular - Waiting stock from Manufacturer. -
Opticron Adventurer II WP 8X42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£99.00£89.00Fantastic Value Binoculars -
Vortex Vanquish 10x26 Binoculars
£117.00£105.00Includes Vortex VIP Unlimited Lifetime Warranty -
Barr and Stroud Sahara 12x50 FMC Waterproof Binocular
£128.00£109.00Barr and Stroud Sahara 12x50 FMC Waterproof BinocularOut of stock -
Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32 Roof Prism Binoculars
£199.00New Compact ED Version! In stock and ready for dispatch. -
Opticron Discovery WP PC 8X32 Roof Prism Binoculars
£179.00£169.00 -
Hawke Nature-Trek 10x42 Binoculars
£179.99£179.00 -
Hawke Frontier HD X 8x42 Binocular - Green
£329.00In Stock -
Hawke Nature-Trek 12x50 Binoculars
£199.00Exceptional value and performance - Call now to try in store -
Hawke Nature-Trek 8x32 Binoculars
£149.99£149.00 -
Hawke Nature-Trek 8x42 Binoculars
£169.99£169.00In stock ready for dispatch. -
Helios LightWing HR 10x32 Binoculars
£147.00Features high-index BaK-4 prisms which are both Phase and Silver Di-Electric coated -
Helios LightWing HR 8x42 Binoculars
£139.00Features high-index BaK-4 prisms which are both Phase and Silver Di-Electric coatedOut of stock -
Helios Mistral WP6 8x42 ED Binoculars
£145.00Great value for birdwatching & general observation, -
Opticron Adventurer II WP 10X42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£109.00£99.00Fantastic Value Binoculars -
Opticron Aspheric 3 WP 8x25 Compact Binoculars
£159.00£109.00Special Offer, only while stocks last -
Opticron DBA VHD+ 10x42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£609.00£499.00Special Offer -
Opticron DBA VHD+ 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£599.00£499.00Special Offer -
Opticron Discovery WP PC 10X42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£209.00£199.00Opticron Discovery WP PC 10X42 Roof Prism Binoculars -
Opticron Discovery WP PC 10X50 Roof Prism Binoculars
£229.00£219.00Available to try in store! -
Opticron Discovery WP PC 8X42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£199.00£189.00Opticron Discovery WP PC 8X42 Roof Prism Binoculars -
Opticron Discovery WP PC 8X50 Roof Prism Binoculars
£219.00Opticron Discovery WP PC 8X50 Roof Prism Binoculars -
Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 10x42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£249.00£239.00 -
Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 Roof Prism Binoculars
£229.00£219.00 -
Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£239.00£229.00Out of stock -
Opticron Natura BGA ED 8x42 Binoculars
£349.00100% Made in Japan. In stock and ready for dispatch. -
Opticron Oregon 11x70 Binoculars
£119.00£99.00Out of stock -
Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10x50 Binoculars
£159.00Latest Oregon 4 PC Oasis Model -
Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 8x32 Binoculars
£129.00Latest Model -
Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 8x42 Binoculars
£139.00In stock ready for dispatch -
Opticron Savanna R PC 10x33 Binoculars
£129.00£119.00New Phase Coated Version! -
Opticron Savanna R PC Oasis 10x33 Binoculars
£129.00£119.00New Phase Coated Version!Out of stock -
Opticron Savanna R PC Oasis 8X33 Binoculars
£119.00£109.00Lightweight polycarbonate & alloy bodyOut of stock -
Opticron Traveller BGA ED 10x32 Roof Prism Binoculars
£389.00£359.00In stock to try in the showroom. -
Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32 Roof Prism Binoculars
£379.00£349.00(1) -
Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42 Binoculars
£189.00£169.00Includes Vortex VIP Unlimited Lifetime WarrantyOut of stock -
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 Binocular
£179.00£159.00New HD Version! -
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x32 Roof Prism Binoculars
£239.00£229.00New HD Version!Out of stock -
Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50 Roof Prism Binoculars
£309.00£279.00Limited stock - check availability first -
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x28 Binocular
£159.00£145.00New HD Version! -
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£239.00£235.00New HD Version -
Vortex Razor HD 8x42 Binoculars
£1,049.00£945.00Smaller, lighter, brighter and stronger than ever before, the Razor HD offers the ultimate combination of advanced technologies and premium components. -
Vortex Razor Ultra HD 8x42 Binoculars
£1,699.00£1,529.00NEW Razor Ultra HD Binoculars featuring Abbe-König Prisms and HD lenses all index-matched in an APO Optical system to achieve maximum light-transmissionOut of stock -
Vortex Viper HD 10x42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£619.00£559.00Includes Vortex VIP Unlimited Lifetime Warranty -
Vortex Viper HD 10x50 Roof Prism Binoculars
£689.00£619.00Includes Vortex VIP Unlimited Lifetime Warranty -
Vortex Viper HD 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars
£599.00£539.00Includes Vortex VIP Unlimited Lifetime Warranty -
Celestron Regal ED 10x42 Binoculars
£399.00£349.00 -
Celestron Regal ED 8x42 Binoculars
£399.00£349.00 -
Hawke Endurance 8x56 Binocular - Green
£359.00Hawke Endurance ED 8x56 Binoculars - Call now to try in store -
Hawke Endurance ED 10x50 Binocular - Black
£309.00Perfect for both Astronomy and Low Light Wildlife Observation. -
Hawke Endurance ED 10x50 Binocular - Green
£309.00 -
Hawke Endurance ED 12x50 Binocular - Green
£329.00Hawke Endurance 12x50 Binoculars -
Helios Nitrosport 10x26 Binoculars
£59.00£49.00Free Standard Delivery Included.Out of stock -
Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 Binoculars
£809.00Latest top of the range binoculars from Opticron - Available from Stock -
Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 Binoculars
£799.00Latest top of the range binoculars from Opticron - Available from Stock -
Oregon 4 LE WP 10x25
£74.00Oregon 4 LE WP 10x25 Binoculars -
Oregon 4 LE WP 8x25
£69.00 -
Swarovski CL 10x25 Pocket Binoculars Anthracite - with Mountain Accessory Pack (1)
£740.00Available from showroom stock! -
Swarovski CL 10x25 Pocket Binoculars Green - with Wild Nature Accessory Pack
£740.00(1)The upgraded design of the CL Pocket means it now sits even more comfortably in your hand. -
Swarovski EL FieldPro 10x42 W B Binoculars - Green
£1,805.00 -
Swarovski NL Pure 10x42 W B Binoculars
£2,680.00Ready for immediate despatch or call us to arrange to view them. Free Cleaning Kit Included.