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Swarovski NL Pure 14×52
£2,800
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Viking 8×25 Osprey
£299.00
The Viking Osprey Compact is our flagship pocket binocular.
Viking 8x25
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Viking 8×34 Merlin ED
£279.00
The Viking Merlin is an impressive lightweight binocular available in 8×34 and 10×34 specifications.
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Zeiss 8×40 SFL
£1,555
ZEISS introduces a new pair of binoculars featuring maximum optical performance with a particularly low weight and compact design.
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Zeiss 8×30 SFL
£1,300
The ZEISS SFL 8×30 binoculars have been designed to offer great optical performance from a lightweight and compact size.
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Viking Optical Centres have been a leading independent retailer of optical equipment for over 30 years, with shop locations in Halesworth and Edinburgh, as well as online. Stocking industry leading equipment such as binoculars, telescopes, accessories and more from Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica, Kowa, Viking Optical and others.

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Quality Pre-Owned Optical Equipment from Viking Optical Centres. By choosing pre-owned or ex-display optical equipment, you not only save money but also contribute to sustainability by giving these products a second life. View our full collection here.

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