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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Regular Price: $639.99
Special Price $489.99
DISCOUNT CODE For a $91 discount, add this binocular to cart. Type V-V842 in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will be calculated automatically. The 10x42 Viper HD is the easiest Viper to use, with its 8-power magnification, wide field of view and 18mm eye relief. Close to the quality of binoculars that cost twice as much, they're sharp and clear. This hand-friendly binocular comes with a GlassPak™ Binocular Harness, to take all the weight off your neck. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. If 2nd-day shipping is requested, the cost displayed in shopping cart is approximate. Please call 800-779-7256, or email us, to find out actual 2-day shipping cost. Learn More -
Regular Price: $649.99
Special Price $499.99
DISCOUNT CODE For a $101 discount, add this binocular to cart. Type V-V1042 in the DISCOUNT CODES field and hit APPLY. Your actual price will be calculated automatically. Birders love the 10x42 Viper HD for its wide field of view with high magnification. Close to the quality of binoculars that cost twice as much, they're sharp and clear. This hand-friendly binocular comes with a GlassPak™ Binocular Harness, to take all the weight off your neck. The Vortex warranty even covers accidental damage. Made in the Philippines. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48. If 2nd-day shipping is requested, the displayed cost is approximate. We will call you if there is additional shipping cost. Or call 800-779-7256, or email us. Learn More -
Regular Price: $194.95
Special Price $169.95
The Better Birding Starter Kit gets a birder going with the good Crossfire binocular from Vortex Optics. Comes with GlassPak harness, to take all the weight off your shoulders. You also get the Stokes Essential Guide to Birds of North America. This book includes all the birds that are normally seen in North America, and yet it is compact enough to fit in most jeans pockets. The starter kit includes Diane Porter's DVD, How to Start Watching Birds. It gives all the information and tips you need in order to start enjoying birdwatching right now! To keep your new binoculars clean, theres's a lens pen, to brush away dust from optical surfaces before you clean them. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Sorry, we can't ship this product out of the US. Learn More -
Regular Price: $544.93
Special Price $499.95
The person who begins birding with a premium level quality binocular is fortunate indeed. From the beginning, she or he experiences the full wonder and beauty of the bird. It is an auspicious beginning to one of the most joyous of all activities A premium optical quality binocular, the Vortex Viper HD 8x42 A compact bird book Stokes Essential Birds Our own DVD, How to Start Watching Birds To keep your new binoculars clean, a Vortex Lens Pen, to brush away dust from optical surfaces before you clean them. This binocular comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty that covers accidental damage. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. Sorry, we can't ship this product out of the US. Learn More -
$1,299.99Out of stock
PASSION ED binoculars are built to the highest standards within their price class, and in the same factories as other European brands. Their unique magnesium body makes them ultra lightweight yet incredibly durable, and their cutting edge field of view makes these binoculars an instant classic among outdoor enthusiasts. Back up these features with GPO, USA's Spectacular Lifetime Warranty and you have a binocular that will stay in your family for generations. Who is GPO? Although this company has been operating for only a few years, it was founded and is operated by optical industry executives who have worked in some of the premier European optics companies, where they gained a deep understanding of superior optics. However, they have created a corporate structure that lets them build optics of quality to the most prestigious brands, while avoiding the massive production infrastructures that drive European-made binocular prices up, up, up. GPO binoculars are built to exacting standards in some of the largest global production facilities in the world. However all of the design, engineering, and quality management is done at GPO's facilities in Germany. Learn More -
$4,799.00We sold out immediately. However, the product shows as IN STOCK so that you can pre-order and save your place in line. When we receive our next shipment of the AX Visio, we will contact you. We will wait for you to confirm whether you wish to go ahead with your order. PRE ORDER NOW Please place your order now. Your credit card will not be charged until we actually ship the binocular to you. And we will not ship until you confirm that you still want it. AX VISIO ~ Beyond Seeing The AX Visio is the world’s first smart binocular. It's a precision, premium 10x32 binocular, with many functions: Merlin Bird ID Mammal ID Compass Share location of a bird Camera stills and videos FOR MORE DETAILS, see HERE.
For expert advice and personal attention: Michael & Diane Porter have tested this VISIO personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to Lower-48 States. Sorry, we can't ship Swarovski products to non-US addresses. Learn More -
$1,499.99Out of stock
The new 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. $150 DISCOUNT CODE Add binocular to cart. Then enter SFL-WOW in DISCOUNT CODES and hit APPLY. Your lower price will show. SFL stands for SmartFocus and Lightweight. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Sorry, we can't ship Zeiss products out of the US. Learn More -
$1,499.99The 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. $150 DISCOUNT CODE Add binocular to cart. Then enter SFL-WOW in DISCOUNT CODES and hit APPLY. Your lower price will show. SFL stands for SmartFocus and Lightweight. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Sorry, we can't ship Zeiss products out of the US. Learn More -
$1,799.99The 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. $150 DISCOUNT CODE Add binocular to cart. Then enter SFL-WOW in DISCOUNT CODES and hit APPLY. Your lower price will show. SFL stands for SmartFocus and Lightweight. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Sorry, we can't ship Zeiss products out of the US. Learn More -
$1,799.99The new Zeiss SFL10x40 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. $150 DISCOUNT CODE Add binocular to cart. Then enter SFL-WOW in DISCOUNT CODES and hit APPLY. Your lower price will show. SFL stands for SmartFocus and Lightweight. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. FREE SHIPPING to US Lower-48.
For expert advice, personal attention, and the best prices: Michael & Diane Porter have tested these binoculars personally. Call us: (800) 779-7256. Sorry, we can't ship Zeiss products out of the US. Learn More
