Vortex Optics Zeiss Leica Opticron 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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$1,499.99Spring 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: $2,149.99
Special Price $1,449.99
$251DISCOUNT CODE UHD832 Add this binocular to cart. Then enter UHD832 in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will will be calculated automatically. This Razor UHD are the top Vortex optics binoculars, with the unmatched clarity and low-light performance that serious birders demand. Spectacular glass delivers superior brightness and all- around image quality. Smooth ergonomic controls are a real pleasure. This binocular compares honorably with premium, alpha-class binoculars made in Europe. Vortex Razor UHDs are made in Japan. 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.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. 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 -
Regular Price: $2,549.99
Special Price $1,749.99
480 DISCOUNT CODE UHD842 Add this binocular to cart. Then enter UHD842 in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will will be calculated automatically. 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.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. 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 -
$1,699.99Spring 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: $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 -
$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 -
$2,999.00FREE 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 -
$2,699.00SPECIAL 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 HD Plus 42mm models are almost as compact as the 32 mm models, allowing comfortable and ergonomic handling and a steady grip. The 8x42 model is the default choice for most birders, with a wide field of view and powerful 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
