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.
Swarovski
Binoculars NL PURE 10X32 BURNT ORANGE-BLACK
$ 2,700.00
Swarovski
Binoculars NL PURE 8X32 GREEN-BLACK
$ 2,640.00
Bushnell
Binoculars Legacy 10x50
Our price:
RRP:
$ 186.00
$ 168.00
Swarovski
EL 10x42 WB 3rd generation binoculars
$ 2,200.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 10x42
$ 169.00
Noblex
Binoculars Vector 8x42
$ 414.00
Noblex
Binoculars Vector 10x42
$ 446.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x42
Sale price:
$ 169.00
$ 139.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 10x34
$ 139.00
Omegon
Binoculars Brightsky 10x50
$ 329.00
Omegon
Binoculars Argus 11x70
$ 539.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x34
Sale price:
$ 139.00
$ 109.00
Vixen
Binoculars ATREK II 8x32 DCF
$ 180.00
Vixen
Binoculars ATREK Light II 8x30 BCF Porro
$ 180.00
Omegon
Binoculars Argus 12x50
$ 439.00
Vixen
Binoculars Ascot 7x50 ZCF
$ 191.00
Vixen
Binoculars ATREK II 10x32 DCF
$ 191.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 10x42
$ 219.00
Vixen
Binoculars ARTES J 8x42 DCF
$ 467.00
Vixen
Binoculars ATREK II 8x42 DCF
$ 244.00
Vixen
Binoculars ATREK II 10x42 DCF
$ 255.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 8x56 HD
$ 349.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 12x56
Sale price:
$ 289.00
$ 239.00
Vixen
Binoculars Ascot 8x42 ZWCF
$ 180.00
Minox
Binoculars X-HD 8x56
Our price:
RRP:
$ 1,070.00
$ 960.00
Omegon
Binoculars Brightsky 7x50
$ 319.00
Vixen
Binoculars ARTES J 10x42 DCF
$ 478.00
Helios Optics
Binoculars 8x42 Nitrosport Waterproof
$ 170.00
Helios Optics
Binoculars 10x50 Nitrosport Waterproof
$ 197.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Sherman PRO 8x42
$ 219.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Sherman PLUS 12x50
$ 149.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Sherman PRO 10x50
$ 234.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Karma PRO 16x42
$ 192.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Karma Base 10x42
$ 96.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Karma PRO 10x50
$ 197.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Karma PRO 12x50
$ 208.00
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.