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Binocular Picks
for Every Price Range

Generally, the better the binocular, the more it costs. But there are good values in every price range. Here are Michael and Diane Porter's picks for the best binoculars at various prices. (Updated June 24, 2008.)

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$49.95

Eagle Optics Energy

Eagle Optics Energy

Great starter binocular for a child. Tiny and light. Comes in yellow, red, blue, green, and metallic. Free shipping!

Michael  Diane

We have tried and tested these binoculars and are happy to answer your questions.
--Michael & Diane Porter

$79.95 - $89.95

Eagle Optics Triumph

Eagle Optics Triumph

One of our best-selling binoculars. Lightweight, compact, and very decent optics. Free shipping!

$99.95 - $109.95

Vortex Vanquish Binocular

Vortex Vanquish

Similar to the Triumph, but waterproof and rubber coated. Lightweight. Rugged. Handy. Free shipping!

$129 - $149

Papilio Binocular

Pentax Papilio

It focuses at a distance, or as close as 18 inches! A marvelous innovation.
Free shipping!

Just $275

Celestron Noble

Celestron Noble 8x32

Unusually good mid-sized binocular for a glasses wearer.
Free shipping!

$299.99 - $349.99

Eagle Optics Ranger SRT

Ranger SRT

Very good optics, low cost. One of the best bargains.
Free shipping!

$499.99 - $519

Vortex Viper

Vortex Viper

We think this is the best binocular buy of all. High quality at moderate price.
Free shipping.

$679 - $699

Leica Compact Ultravid

Leica Ultravid Compact

Leica's optically superb compact works great with glasses. We love it! Comes in 8x and 10x.

$749.99 - $769.99

Vortex Razor

Vortex Razor

Lapping at the heels of the best binoculars in the world, at half the price or less.
Free shipping!

$799 - $949

Minox HG

Minox HG Rangefinding

Breakthrough Rangefinding focus knob reads the distance. Superb optics. Free shipping!

$1700 - $1900

Zeiss Victory

Zeiss Victory FL

Zeiss's top of the line. Gloriously bright. Sharp. Works with glasses.
Free shipping!

$1745 - $2095

Leica Ultravid

Leica Ultravid

Nothing beats Leica Ultravid for brightness and resolution. Period. "Old" Ultravids with Lifetime Passport Warranty and New Ultravid HD.

Michael  Diane

We have tried and tested these binoculars and are happy to answer your questions.
--Michael & Diane Porter

$1699 - $1969

Swarovski EL

Swarovski EL

Wonderful binoculars with hollow bridge for ease of holding.
Free shipping!

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