Zeiss Vanguard Kowa 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
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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: $489.00
Special Price $449.00
10x42mm 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. DISCOUNT CODE For a $60 discount, add this binocular to cart. Type KBD10 in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will be calculated automatically. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Ground shipping only is available unless you contact us and arrange for faster shipping, which is calculated case by case. Birdwatching Dot Com is an authorized Kowa dealer. 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: $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 -
$189.99Spirit XF binoculars offer good image quality, weather resistance and user-friendly features! Lightweight, open-bridge body design Multiple-position eyecups Long eye-relief No-slip and extreme rubber armor Learn More -
$189.99See our review. Spirit XF binoculars offer good image quality, weather resistance and user-friendly features! Lightweight, open-bridge body design Multiple-position eyecups Long eye-relief No-slip and extreme rubber armor Economy. This is one of the least expensive good quality binoculars you can buy. 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 -
$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 -
$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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$979.99SPECIAL ORDER. This item is special ordered. Contact us by email or phone 800-779-7256 to get an estimate of delivery time. Usually it will be very quick. Michael and Diane Porter saw many points of improvement over the previous Conquest HD binoculars. The 32mm 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: X1032 Learn More -
$449.99With its compact and lightweight design, rugged construction and comfortable ergonomics, the 8x32 is the ideal companion for birders and wildlife observers who demand quality optics for open country observation. Has a stunning 4.9 ft close focus and a generous wide field of view.
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 contact us to arrange expedited shipping. We ship only to US addresses. Learn More
