The most important point is impermeability! Binoculars that are "only" splash-proof are not recommended. The magnification should not be too high, because especially with stronger waves, the shaking of the hand is worsened the motion of the boat.
When it comes to aperture, we do not recommend binoculars that are too small. Of course, an important deciding factor is whether you will use the binoculars only for day-time tours and good light, or if you will be on the water for several days and nights. Navigation aids such as a compass or a reticle can be very useful.
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x42
$ 129.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Omegon
Seastar 8x42 monocular with compass
$ 129.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Omegon
Binoculars Seastar 7x50 with Compass(analog)
$ 199.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Omegon
Monocular Mono 10x32
$ 169.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Omegon
Monocular Mono 8x32
$ 169.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
HAWKE
Endurance ED Marine Monocular 7x42 Compass
RRP:
$ 317.00
Our price:
$ 286.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Fujinon
Binoculars 10x50 FMTR-SX
RRP:
$ 1,060.00
Our price:
$ 960.00
ready for shipping in 3-5
weeks
Swarovski
EL 10x42 WB 3rd generation binoculars
$ 2,130.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
APM
Binoculars MS 6.5x32 CF ED
$ 294.00
ready for shipping in 1-2
weeks
Omegon
Binoculars Brightsky 7x50
$ 319.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
ZEISS
Binoculars Victory SF 10x42 black
RRP:
$ 3,480.00
Our price:
$ 3,130.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
Omegon
Monocular Mono 10x32 ED
$ 199.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Leica
Binoculars Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus
$ 2,680.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
Omegon
Binoculars Brightsky 10x50
$ 329.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
ZEISS
Binoculars Victory 10x54 RF
RRP:
$ 4,720.00
Our price:
$ 4,250.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
Fujinon
Binoculars FMTR-SX-2 7x50
RRP:
$ 920.00
Our price:
$ 830.00
ready for shipping in 3-5
weeks
Fujinon
Image stabilized binoculars Techno-Stabi TS-X 14x40 black
RRP:
$ 1,540.00
Our price:
$ 1,380.00
ready for shipping in 3-5
weeks
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 8x42
$ 1,420.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 8x56
$ 1,830.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
ZEISS
Binoculars Terra ED 8x42 black/green
RRP:
$ 650.00
Our price:
$ 590.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
Vixen
Binoculars SW 8x25 WP
$ 388.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Nikon
Binoculars 7x50 CF WP Global Compass
$ 530.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
Swarovski
Binoculars CL CURIO 7x21 black
$ 870.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
Fujinon
Image stabilized binoculars Techno-Stabi TS-X 14x40 yellow
RRP:
$ 1,540.00
Our price:
$ 1,380.00
ready for shipping in 1-2
weeks
Vixen
Binoculars ARTES J 8x42 DCF
$ 640.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Fujinon
Image stabilized binoculars Techno-Stabi TS-X 14x40 blue
RRP:
$ 1,540.00
Our price:
$ 1,380.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Celestron
Binoculars Trailseeker ED 8x42
$ 600.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
ZEISS
Binoculars Terra ED 10x42 black/green
RRP:
$ 710.00
Our price:
$ 640.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
Omegon
Monocular Mono 8x32 ED
$ 199.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Swarovski
Binoculars EL Range 10x32
$ 3,240.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
APM
Binoculars MS 6.5x32 IF ED
$ 270.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Fujinon
Image stabilized binoculars TS 12x28 WP Techno-Stabi
$ 890.00
ready for shipping in 1-2
weeks
Levenhuk
Binoculars Nitro ED 10x42
$ 207.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Leica
Binoculars Trinovid 10x42 HD
$ 1,360.00
ready for shipping in 24
h
Minox
Monocular MD 7x42 C
$ 204.00
ready for shipping in 1-2
weeks
ZEISS
Binoculars Victory 10x42 RF
RRP:
$ 4,360.00
Our price:
$ 3,930.00
ready for shipping in 3-7
days
What is important when selecting binoculars for sailing?
The "very good" rating for binoculars is achieved if they meet the following criteria:
- Magnification between 7 – 8 times
- Front lens diameter min. 50 mm
- Exit pupil: from min. 5 mm
- The field of view should be at least 120 m
- The porro prism design is preferred, as the image looks more three-dimensional, and the binoculars tend to shake less
- Useful accessories such as a compass, a reticle or a swimming belt have a positive influence on the evaluation.
For a "good", the binoculars must achieve these values:
- Magnification: max. 10 times
- Front lens diameter: min. 40 mm
- Exit pupil: min. 4 mm
- Field of view: min. 110 m
For a "medium" we will accept:
- Magnification: max. 12 times
- Front lens diameter: min. 30 mm
- Exit pupil: min. 4 mm
- Field of view: min. 90 m
We rate binoculars as "not recommended” for sailing if the exit pupil is less than 4 mm. In addition, binoculars for use at sea must in any case be waterproof.