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Binocular selector

Answer five questions to see which magnification and lens size suit you, and which features are worth paying for. No brands, no sponsored picks.

Where will you use them most?
Do you wear glasses while birding?
How much weight is comfortable around your neck all day?
Do you often bird at dawn, dusk or in dark rainforest?
What is your budget? (approximate, US$)

Our suggestion

8x42

Check these specifications

    Worth paying for at your budget

      Always try binoculars before buying: check how quickly you can find a bird, how smooth the focus is, and whether the eyecups sit comfortably.

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