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.
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 10x42
$ 119.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 10x56 ED
$ 299.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x42
$ 119.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HD 10x56
RRP:
$ 1,850.00
Our price:
$ 1,390.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 10x34
$ 99.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 12x50 ED
$ 299.00
Sale price:
$ 219.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x34
$ 99.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 12x56 ED
$ 299.00
Omegon
Binoculars Brightsky 7x50
$ 289.00
Swarovski
Binoculars NL Pure 10x52
$ 3,630.00
Swarovski
EL 10x42 WB 3rd generation binoculars
$ 2,080.00
Swarovski
Binoculars AX Visio 10x32
$ 4,870.00
Swarovski
Binoculars CL Companion Habicht 8x30
$ 2,460.00
Omegon
Binoculars Argus 11x70
$ 499.00
ZEISS
Binoculars SFL 8x40
RRP:
$ 2,080.00
Our price:
$ 1,870.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 10x42
$ 1,440.00
Fujinon
Binoculars 10x50 FMTR-SX
RRP:
$ 1,040.00
Our price:
$ 940.00
HAWKE
Monocular Endurance ED 10x42 mono
$ 214.00
TS Optics
Binoculars 15x70 LE
RRP:
$ 172.00
Our price:
$ 134.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 10x42
$ 169.00
Swarovski
Binoculars NL Pure10x42
$ 3,060.00
ZEISS
Binoculars SFL 12x50
$ 2,650.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 8x56 ED
$ 289.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 8x56 HD
$ 299.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 8x56
$ 1,790.00
Levenhuk
Binoculars Karma PRO 16x42
$ 231.00
Vixen
Binoculars ARTES J 10x42 DCF
$ 700.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 12x56
$ 219.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 12x56
$ 199.00
HAWKE
Binoculars Endurance ED 8x25 green
RRP:
$ 264.00
Our price:
$ 238.00
Omegon
Binoculars Argus 12x50
$ 399.00
Swarovski
Binoculars Habicht 7x42
$ 1,160.00
Swarovski
Binoculars NL Pure 8x42
$ 3,010.00
ZEISS
Binoculars SFL 10x50
$ 2,600.00
Barr and Stroud
Binoculars Savannah 10x56 ED
$ 396.00
ZEISS
Binoculars SFL 8x30
RRP:
$ 1,730.00
Our price:
$ 1,560.00
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.