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KOWA 10X25 SV II Binoculars

£109.00
The Kowa SV II 10x25 binocular - all lenses and prisms are fully multi-coated providing superior optical performance particularly at this small size. A lightweight fully waterproof and nitrogen filled body protects against the elements. Ultra compact and lightweight, these pocket sized binoculars are the perfect travel companion and for for those wishing to travel light. Binoculars you can take anywhere. The ergonomic, stylish design makes these binoculars not only look great but they are also extremely comfortable to operate and easy to use. Twist up eye-cups and easy dioptre adjustment makes tailoring the binocular to your own individual requirements a quick and simple task.

KOWA 8X25 SV II Binoculars

£99.00
The Kowa SV II 8x25 binocular - all lenses and prisms are fully multi-coated providing superior optical performance particularly at this small size. A lightweight fully waterproof and nitrogen filled body protects against the elements. Ultra compact and lightweight, these pocket sized binoculars are the perfect travel companion and for for those wishing to travel light. Binoculars you can take anywhere. The ergonomic, stylish design makes these binoculars not only look great but they are also extremely comfortable to operate and easy to use. Twist up eye-cups and easy dioptre adjustment makes tailoring the binocular to your own individual requirements a quick and simple task.

Nikon Monarch HG 10×30 Binoculars

£829.00
Travel light with MONARCH HG 10x30 binoculars to bring nature up close.You’ll spot the tiniest details when birdwatching, enjoying the great outdoors or exploring urban architecture, as a Field Flattener Lens System offers a wide field of view with edge-to-edge sharpness. Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass gives a contrast-rich and high-resolution image while a dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating creates an exceptionally bright view. Together they ensure you’ll experience colours so natural they’ll take your breath away. And it’s all packed into a waterproof and fog-proof magnesium alloy body weighing just 450 g.For high optical performance on the go, choose the sleek and compact MONARCH HG 10x30.

Nikon Monarch HG 10×42 Binoculars

£899.00

Get outstanding clarity and a wide field of view with MONARCH HG.

Whether you’re birdwatching or observing wild animals, you’ll have a wide field of view plus high optical performance with edge-to-edge sharpness, thanks to a Field Flattener Lens System and ED (extra-low dispersion) glass.

See every detail in crisp clarity with the dielectric multilayer prism coating and high-quality multilayer coating ensuring exceptional brightness and natural colour fidelity.

The sleek design is compact and lightweight, yet the magnesium alloy body is robust and durable. Ideal for any outdoor activity, it’s waterproof and fog-free.

MONARCH HG binoculars are the discerning choice for high-performance optics.

Nikon Monarch HG 8×30

£799.00
Travel light with MONARCH HG 8x30 binoculars to bring nature up close. You’ll spot the tiniest details when birdwatching, enjoying the great outdoors or exploring urban architecture, as a Field Flattener Lens System offers a wide field of view with edge-to-edge sharpness. Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass gives a contrast-rich and high-resolution image while a dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating creates an exceptionally bright view. Together they ensure you’ll experience colours so natural they’ll take your breath away. And it’s all packed into a waterproof and fog-proof magnesium alloy body weighing just 450 g. For high optical performance on the go, choose the sleek and compact MONARCH HG 8x30

RSPB 10×25 Avocet Binocular

£115.00
Compact binoculars can offer a great balance between power and performance, and size and weight. These new Avocet compact binoculars offer upgraded optics to deliver a broader, brighter and sharper field of view than you'd usually find at this price point, all wrapped up in a sleek compact design.

RSPB 10×25 HD compact binocular

£270.00
This pair of RSPB HD compact 10 x 25 binoculars are made from high quality materials in a compact size. The pocket sized binoculars manages to retain excellent image quality and close focus of the full size binoculars which make the performance so outstanding. The waterproof compacts feature high quality ED glass resulting in amazing image clarity. They are small and lightweight which makes them ideal for travelling. 

RSPB 8×25 Avocet Binocular

£110.00
Compact binoculars can offer a great balance between power and performance, and size and weight. These new Avocet compact binoculars offer upgraded optics to deliver a broader, brighter and sharper field of view than you'd usually find at this price point, all wrapped up in a sleek compact design.

RSPB 8×25 HD compact binocular

£260.00
This pair of RSPB HD compact 8 x 25 binoculars are made from high quality materials in a compact size. The pocket sized binoculars manages to retain excellent image quality and close focus of the full size binoculars which make the performance so outstanding. The waterproof compacts feature high quality ED glass resulting in amazing image clarity. They are small and lightweight which makes them ideal for travelling. 

RSPB Puffin Jr 8×21 Blue

£27.00
Share the joy of wildlife watching with children, with our brand new Puffin Jr binoculars. They will feel so grown up using these binoculars, because they are definitely not toys. Puffin Jrs have the exceptional build quality of adult binoculars, with a lightweight body especially designed for smaller hands and faces.

RSPB Puffin Jr 8×21 Red

£27.00
Share the joy of wildlife watching with children, with our brand new Puffin Jr binoculars. They will feel so grown up using these binoculars, because they are definitely not toys. Puffin Jrs have the exceptional build quality of adult binoculars, with a lightweight body especially designed for smaller hands and faces.

Viking 10×25 Kestrel

£159.95
 Viking has introduced a new high performance, double hinged, compact binocular to their Kestrel Range

Viking 8×25 Kestrel

£159.95
 Viking has introduced a new high performance, double hinged, compact binocular to their Kestrel Range

Viking Badger Cub 8×21

£27.50
Meet the newest, and arguably cutest, member of the Badger binocular family, the 8x21 Badger Cub!

Viking Badger Cub 8×21 without box

£20.00
Meet the newest, and arguably cutest, member of the Badger binocular family, the 8x21 Badger Cub!These are new but without box

Kowa Genesis 10×22 Binocular

£619.00
Made with luxury materials and precision craftsmanship. A world where optical excellence meets elegant boutique design.Immerse yourself in nature with Kowa XD lenses and a wide field of view. The only binocular in it’s class to feature ED lenses, The Genesis 22 deliver a bright, vivid and detailed view of the natural world, delivering performance normally associated with much larger optics.

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Whether you enjoy birding or wildlife observation, we stock a range of quality and industry-leading field glasses for sale.

Choose from our new, used or ex-demonstration models for the perfect brand, type, magnification, lens size and price. Offering quality, flexibility and affordability.

So you’re on the lookout for a pair of binoculars? Whether this is your first pair or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade, whatever your situation we’ve got a pair for you.

What do the numbers mean?

This is a very common question, and it isn’t as complicated as you might think. If you take an 8×32 pair of binoculars for example the 8x part of the number is how much what you see is magnified by. This means that everything is 8x larger or closer than with the naked eye.

The second part of the number, 32, is the size of the objective lens in mm (the large end that you point towards objects). The size of this lens will determine how much light can be captured, affecting your image brightness. The larger the lens the brighter the image although it is worth remembering that the larger the lens the larger and heavier the glass will be.

What is ED?

You will probably see ED and wonder what this is and why are these binoculars more expensive.

ED is the common abbreviation for Extra-low Dispersion glass. These are specially treated lenses with multiple layers of coating that reduce colour fringing by limiting the amount of white light that splits into constituent colours as it passes through the glass.

This results in a far crisper, clear image with minimal chromatic aberration (strange colours) around the image. It can be most easily understood by thinking about HD TV compared to standard.

Compact Vs Full Size 

This is a very good question and to answer what is best for you need to think about what you will be using it for, your budget and how much weight you are willing to carry. 

In simple terms, the best pair of binoculars are the ones that you will take out. What we mean by this is that you may think you need the best, brightest image that an 8×56 will give you but in reality, it’s far too heavy, so you end up leaving at home or in the car. You may need a far more pocket-friendly and lightweight compact (8×25 or 10×25).

Compact binoculars are great for somebody who doesn’t want a heavy or bulky pair but still wants a decent view of objects in the distance. Strictly speaking, the image isn’t as bright using compact binoculars due to the smaller objective lens, although this can be improved by choosing an option that has high-quality lenses or ED lenses. 

Full-size binoculars are best for somebody who wants the best possible image and isn’t worried too much about size and weight. 42mm and above are great for woodland use as they can make the most of the reduced light levels as most light is blocked out by the trees. These also work well when using the binoculars at dawn and dusk. 

The 32mm binoculars are a great middle option, as these are a little bigger than the compacts offering a brighter image but not as large as the 42mm models.

What’s the difference between a £100 and £2500 pair of binoculars if all the numbers are the same?

With most things in life, there is an element of you get what you pay for, and optics is no exception.

The general rule of thumb with all optics is as you pay more you are paying for higher quality glass and coatings which result in a sharper, crisper image.

Ultimately you don’t have to spend the top price to get a decent optic. What you must consider is how much you are going to use your binoculars and what are you going to use them for. 

If you are going to use them a handful of times a year it may not be necessary to spend hundreds or thousands of pounds on some binoculars when a decent entry-level pair would work best for you.

If you are a keen birder or someone who is going to use them almost daily, it may be beneficial to go for more premium binoculars as you would benefit from the extra performance that this offers you.

8x vs 10x Magnification 

You may be thinking, do I want an 8x or a 10x binocular? They are both great but there are some things to consider before making your choice.

8x are generally considered the best all-rounder. This is because they offer a great balance between magnification, field of view, brightness of the image and ease of holding steady. These are best suited to people who use field glasses in lower light conditions such as woodland or if you want a wider field of view as it is easier to spot and track objects.

10x will get you closer to the object giving you greater detail but this is at the expense of the field of view and brightness of the image. As you increase magnification, you narrow your field of view. You can think about this as taking a picture on your phone and zooming in. As you zoom in, the object you want to view becomes larger and in greater detail, however, the image as a whole becomes smaller and you lose the outside edge. Also, as you increase magnification, the image becomes darker. Higher magnifications are also harder to hold steady as your movements are also more magnified. The higher magnifications are best suited to viewing over a greater distance or for someone who needs the extra fine detail.

Here at Viking Optical Centres, we pride ourselves on our expertise and sterling customer service. You only have to read some of our reviews to see that we are passionate about providing quality optics to all.