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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.
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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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Leica binoculars are ready for any kind of adventure in all situations

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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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If you’re new to this community, you might feel daunted at the prospect of venturing out with your new  binocular. Or perhaps you are yet to purchase a binocular d…

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Coming as a surprise to many, Chaffinches are on the decline. The result of recent survey data from the RSPB/BTO/JNCC has revealed that the Chaffinch population is slowly…

29 MAR
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Spring is the time where everyone is starting to wake up again from that cold and dark winter. It is a new beginning as we start to have longer days of sunshine, flowers …

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It is fair to say that most binocular models tend to conform to a fairly narrow set of specifications. Magnifications are, for the most part, either 8x or 10x. Which magn…

12 JAN
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It can be argued that a binocular is the one piece of absolutely essential kit for birdwatching. A good binocular at the very least enhances the enjoyment of watching bir…

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It is probably fair to say that, of the two most exciting times of year for birdwatchers, autumn is the most eagerly anticipated. It is also, arguably, the most protracte…