Leica Celestron Vortex Optics Zeiss Binoculars
Michael and Diane Porter have been reviewing birding optics for national magazines for over 15 years. For some of their hands-on reviews of birding binoculars, see:
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And here is a chart showing Michael and Diane's favorites: Our Binocular Favorites
Best of the Best Binoculars
Mid-Priced Binoculars
Mid-sized Binoculars
Pocket Binoculars
And here is a chart showing Michael and Diane's favorites: Our Binocular Favorites
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Regular Price: $1,749.99
Special Price $1,499.99
$310 DISCOUNT CODE UHD1032 Add to cart. Then enter UHD1032 in DISCOUNT CODES field. Hit APPLY. Your discount will appear. This Razor UHD compares honorably with premium, alpha-class binoculars made in Europe. It delivers astonishing quality at a significantly lower price. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized dealer for Vortex products. Sorry, we cannot ship Vortex products out of the United States. Made in Japan. Learn More -
$1,499.99Spring Forward With SFL Price shown is $200 off the normal cost of this binocular. Until April 30,2026 The new Zeiss SFL 8x30 binocular has the brightness and large exit pupil of a full-sized binocular, but it's lighter and more compact. And so economical! Yet it has that Zeiss excellent optical quality. SFL stands for SmartFocus and Lightweight. SmartFocus means your finger falls instinctively on the focus wheel — no uncomfortable stretching. The focus wheel is broad enough to use in winter with heavy gloves.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Normally only standard shipping is available on this product. For 2nd-day shipping, please call 800-779-7256 or email us to arrange. We ship only to US addresses. Learn More -
$1,699.99Spring Forward With SFL Price shown is $200 off the normal cost of this binocular. Until April 30,2026 The new Zeiss SFL 8x40 binocular has the brightness and large exit pupil of a full-sized binocular, but it's lighter and more compact. And so economical! Yet it has that Zeiss excellent optical quality. SFL stands for SmartFocus and Lightweight. SmartFocus means your finger falls instinctively on the focus wheel, avoiding any uncomfortable stretching. And the focus wheel is broad enough to use in winter, even with heavy gloves.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Normally only standard shipping is available on this product. For 2nd-day shipping, please call 800-779-7256 or email us to arrange. We ship only to US addresses. Learn More -
Regular Price: $2,449.99
Special Price $1,799.99
SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered, so we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. Contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Usually it will be very quick. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48 States. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized dealer for Vortex products. Sorry, we cannot ship Vortex products out of the USA. Made in Japan. (UHD1042) Learn More -
Regular Price: $2,599.99
Special Price $1,899.99
SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered, so we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. Contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Usually it will be very quick. This Razor UHD compares honorably with premium, alpha-class binoculars made in Europe. It delivers astonishing quality at a significantly lower price. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48 States. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized dealer for Vortex products. Sorry, we cannot ship Vortex products out of the USA. Made in Japan. Learn More -
$999.99The Conquest HDX is in the the sweet spot. Premium optics. Robust and ergonomic. Very attractive price. Ideal all-rounder. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping, unless you call 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange shipping. For AK or HI shipping cost, Contact us. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses.
For expert advice, personal attention, and best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. CODE: X842 Learn More -
Regular Price: $1,279.99
Special Price $979.99
$201 DISCOUNT CODE Add to cart. Then enter RZ842 in DISCOUNT CODES field. Hit APPLY. Your actual lower price will appear. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48 States. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. This new, third-generation Vortex Razor 8x42 has high-definition HD premium extra-low-dispersion glass, for enhanced resolution, color, and contrast. The APO Optical System, HD glass, and dielectric multi-layer prism coatings create remarkable color fidelity, sharpness, resolution, and brightness. Minimum focus distance is 6 feet. Learn More -
$999.99The Conquest HDX is in the the sweet spot. Premium optics. Robust and ergonomic. Very attractive price. Ideal all-rounder. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping, unless you call 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange shipping. For AK or HI shipping cost, Contact us. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses.
For expert advice, personal attention, and best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. CODE: X1042 Learn More -
Regular Price: $1,299.99
Special Price $999.00
SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered, so we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. Contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Usually it will be very quick. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48 States. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. This new, third-generation Vortex Razor 10x42 has high-definition HD premium extra-low-dispersion glass, for enhanced resolution, color, and contrast. The APO Optical System, HD glass, and dielectric multi-layer prism coatings create remarkable color fidelity, sharpness, resolution, and brightness. Minimum focus distance is 6 feet. Learn More -
$979.99Get $61 off shown price. Enter X832 in the Shopping Cart in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will appear. Michael and Diane Porter test drove this one. We were impressed and saw many points of improvement over the previous Conquest binoculars. The 8x32mm Conquest HDX has all the optical quality of the 42mm versions, but it is sleekly small and lightweight. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48. Only standard shipping, unless you call 800-779-7256, or email us to arrange shipping. For AK or HI shipping cost, Contact us. Sorry, we can ship only to US addresses.
For expert advice, personal attention, and best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. CODE: X832
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