Celestron Opticron Leica Kowa 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:
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
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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$1,699.99Spring Forward With SFL Price shown is $200 off the normal cost of this binocular. Until April 30,2026 The Zeiss SFL10x40 binocular has the bright, large exit pupil of a full-sized binocular, but it's lighter and smaller. 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 -
Regular Price: $489.00
Special Price $449.00
8x42mm BDII-XD Prominar Roof Prism Binocular SPECIAL ORDER. This is a special order item, and we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. Please contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Usually it is very quick. Engineered with a moderate magnification that contributes to its wide field of view, long eye relief, and wide exit pupil, the Kowa 8x42 BD II XD Binocular produces bright high-contrast images with true-to-life color and crisp clarity even when observing in low and challenging light. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Kowa dealer. 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: $439.00
Special Price $399.00
8x32mm BDII-XD Prominar Roof Prism Binocular SPECIAL ORDER. This is a special order item, and we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. Please contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Usually it is very quick. The BD II XD series uses Kowa's signature, XD lenses, containing fluorite glass, to deliver bright, sharp images without color blur. It has an ultra-wide field of view and close focus distance. Lightweight and compact. This has to be seen to be believed. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Kowa dealer. Learn More -
$1,499.99Spring Forward With SFL Price shown is $200 off the normal cost of this binocular. Until April 30,2026 The Zeiss SFL10x30 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.
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 -
$2,999.00FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48 States. For expedited shipping, please contact us to make arrangements to pay shipping, which will be individually determined. Email us, or call 800-779-7256. SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered, and we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. You may contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Sometimes it is very quick, and sometimes not so much. WE DO NOT CHARGE SALES TAX except for shipping to Iowa! Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Leica dealer. Learn More -
$2,999.00SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered, and we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. You may contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Sometimes it is very quick, and sometimes not so much. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48 States. For expedited shipping, please contact us to make arrangements to pay shipping, which will be individually determined. Email us, or call 800-779-7256. WE DO NOT CHARGE SALES TAX except for shipping to Iowa! Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Leica dealer. See our REVIEW of the very similar Leica 10x42 Noctivid. Learn More -
$2,699.00SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered, and we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. You may contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Sometimes it is very quick, and sometimes not so much. The Leica Ultravid 50 HD-Plus models provide excellent contrast and outstanding image brightness that other binoculars with larger front-lens diameters can hardly rival. They are particularly suitable for use in twilight and the early evening hours. The 8x50 model provides spectacular light-gathering ability. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48 States. For expedited shipping, please contact us to make arrangements to pay shipping, which will be individually determined. Email us, or call 800-779-7256. WE DO NOT CHARGE SALES TAX except for shipping to Iowa! Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Leica dealer. Learn More -
$2,999.00SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered, and we cannot guarantee immediate delivery. You may contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Sometimes it is very quick, and sometimes not so much. The Leica Ultravid HD-Plus models offer excellent image brightness, unique contrast and mechanical performance. They incorporate innovative coating processes, high-quality lenses and high-transmission glass (SCHOTT HT™- Glass) in the prisms. A sophisticated system of baffles keeps stray-light at a minimum. The 12x50 model provides spectacular light-gathering ability, combined with high, twelve-power magnification. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48 States. For expedited shipping, please contact us to make arrangements to pay shipping, which will be individually determined. Email us, or call 800-779-7256. WE DO NOT CHARGE SALES TAX except for shipping to Iowa! Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Leica dealer. Learn More
