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The Best 8×42 Binoculars for Every Price Range

Binoculars of the 8×42 size could arguably be considered the standard size for this optical instrument. The best 8×42 binoculars, therefore, are also arguably the most sought-after binos of all. Yes, you could just as easily argue for 10×42 binoculars or any of a few other sizes, and I wouldn’t have much, if anything, to …

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The Binoculars Market in the 2020s

Various market analysts try to predict what the binoculars market will look like over the next several (usually 5 to 7) years. The data collected below is just a bit dated (no pun intended) as it starts in either 2020 or 2021. The projections are still useful today though. If you want more current data, …

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Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars

Best Budget Binoculars for Birding: The Bird Must Be the Word

That headline reminds me of the Surfin’ Bird song because it has so many B’s in it. If you want to skip over the video below and just get into the best budget binoculars for birding, I’ll completely understand. There are many binocular sets that could be touted as the “best for birding”. Most of …

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Nikon PROSTAFF 3S

Best Lightweight Binoculars: Nikon PROSTAFF 3S 10×42

Binoculars of the 10×42 (and 8×42) variety are pretty common, even standard. What makes the Nikon PROSTAFF 3S 10×42 binoculars stand out is their light weight. They are even lighter than Nikon’s own PROSTAFF 7S models, making them probably the best lightweight binoculars available today. Just a few ounces can make a big difference if …

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Swarovski, Vortex, Nikon Still the Best 8×42 Binoculars in 2019

We’re almost half way through 2019, and I still haven’t seen anything new that’s worth telling you about in the field of binoculars. (If you think I’ve missed something significant, let me know.) As far as I can tell, the best 8×42 binoculars includes models like the Swarovski EL Range, the Vortex Diamondback, and the …

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Nikon Monarch 5 Binoculars Review: Must Read for 8×42 Shoppers

Note: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. If you looked at Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars years ago, you may remember that they used to be called ATB; that is, All Terrain Binoculars. Nikon revamped their binoculars lines, so now the ATB has become the Monarch 5. (It’s actually a little …

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Best Bird Watching Binoculars for Most Birders: Top 8x42s for You

There are easily a dozen or more decent bird watching binoculars, that meet the technical criteria that most bird watchers want, in the market today. I’ve picked 5 of the top, most popular best bird watching binoculars models for you to look at in this article. You might as well consider this a listing of …

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