Binoculars

Things to consider before buying optics:
Compare several makes and models. See what feels good in your hands and what fits your face.
Examine the instrument you buy; don’t just rely on a company or a brand. There is variation in the quality, mechanical performance, and optical precision of all optics.If you buy mediocre optics, you will only replace them later with the ones you really wanted.
What do the numbers mean?
Binoculars come with numbers like 7x50, 8x29, 8x40 or 10x50. The first number is the magnification; what you see is that many times larger than you would see with naked eyes. The second number is the diameter of the large front (objective) lens in millimeters. The greater the number the more light is captured. So higher numbers such as 10x50 mean high magnification and a lot of light let in. Are they best for bird watching, then? Not necessarily, because 1) they are heavier than binoculars with smaller numbers and 2) they magnify movement as well. So they are best used in a stable situation when, for example, you are sitting or have them on a tripod. On the other hand 8x20 binoculars are light and easy to carry but have a smaller field of view and let in the least light. Good for backpacking but not serious birdwatching. Best for birdwatching are 7x35 or 8x40. Price? You can get very decent binoculars for less than $100. Again, try before buying.

Binoculars Verrekijkers

If you would like to know more about binoculars please visit the binoculars expert page that will explain you how binoculars work and what kind of binoculars you need. This information page is also available in Dutch which you can find at verrekijker expert.