Hunting has many aspects. Accordingly, it is not easy to say: "these are the ideal binoculars for hunting!", you have to decide which type of hunting you prefer. Whether from a hide, stalking, hunt drives or in the mountains. In a hide, the weight certainly plays a lesser role than when stalking or in the mountains. However, since hunting often takes place at dusk, the exit pupil should be at least 4-5 mm. We recommend binoculars with 5-7 mm, especially for nocturnal use in a hide. The exit pupil is calculated using a simple formula: "aperture divided by magnification".
Of course, impermeability is very important. We cannot recommend binoculars for hunting that are not watertight. Too many environmental influences can reduce viewing pleasure or even make it impossible.
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x42
$ 119.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 10x56 ED
$ 299.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 10x34
$ 99.00
Omegon
Seastar 8x42 monocular with compass
$ 89.00
Omegon
Binoculars Seastar 7x50 with Compass(analog)
$ 139.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x34
$ 89.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 12x50 ED
$ 299.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 8x42 ED
$ 269.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HD 10x56
RRP:
$ 1,880.00
Our price:
$ 1,410.00
HAWKE
Monocular Endurance ED 10x42 mono
$ 217.00
Omegon
Binoculars Blackstar 2.0 8x42
$ 99.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 12x56 ED
$ 299.00
Omegon
Binoculars Blackstar 8x42
$ 89.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 10x50 ED
$ 359.00
Omegon
Binoculars Blackstar 2.0 10x50
$ 109.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 10x42
RRP:
$ 1,530.00
Our price:
$ 1,370.00
Leica
Binoculars Trinovid 10x42 HD
$ 1,350.00
Omegon
Binoculars Brightsky 10x50
$ 289.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 10x42
$ 159.00
Sale price:
$ 111.00
Swarovski
Binoculars EL Range 12x42 green
$ 3,950.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 8x56
RRP:
$ 1,880.00
Our price:
$ 1,690.00
Swarovski
Binoculars AX Visio 10x32
$ 4,940.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 8x56
$ 199.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 12x56
$ 199.00
Vixen
Binoculars Apex J 8x32 ED
$ 510.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 10x56
RRP:
$ 1,930.00
Our price:
$ 1,740.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Victory SF 10x42 black
RRP:
$ 3,450.00
Our price:
$ 3,110.00
ZEISS
Binoculars SFL 10x50
RRP:
$ 2,690.00
Our price:
$ 2,430.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 8x42
$ 229.00
Sale price:
$ 160.00
Fujinon
Binoculars 10x50 FMTR-SX
$ 1,060.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 8x42
RRP:
$ 1,470.00
Our price:
$ 1,320.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 8x32
RRP:
$ 1,170.00
Our price:
$ 1,060.00
Vixen
Binoculars Apex J 10x42
$ 580.00
Alpen Optics
Binoculars Apex Steady 14x42 HD with image stabilisation
$ 1,410.00
HAWKE
Binoculars Endurance ED Marine 7x50 Compass
RRP:
$ 650.00
Our price:
$ 580.00
Swarovski
Binoculars NL Pure 8x42 Burnt Orange
$ 3,160.00
What is important when selecting binoculars for hunting?
Binoculars achieve a "very good" rating if they fulfil the following:
- Magnification range from 7 – 10 times.
- The front lens diameter should be at least 40 mm.
- Since hunting often takes place at dusk, the exit pupil should be min. 5 mm.
- A field of view of min. 110 m is desirable.
- For stalking or mountain hunting, binoculars should not weigh more than 1,000 grams, even for use in the hide it should not weigh more than 1,400 grams.
- Special glass materials, special lens constructions or an integrated distance meter can positively influence the evaluation.
For a "good" , binoculars must achieve these values:
- Magnification 7 – 12 times
- Front lens diameter: min. 30 mm
- Exit pupil: min. 4.5 mm
- Weight : max. 1,500 grams
- Quality of coating: At least full, multi-coated
For a "medium" we will accept:
- Exit pupil: min. 4 mm
- Quality of coating: At least multi-coated
We rate binoculars as "not recommended” for hunting if the exit pupil is less than 3 mm. In addition, a hunting binoculars must in any case be waterproof.
Of course, there's no harm in owning a small pair of pocket binoculars that you keep handy in the car for short walks.