Binoculars
Nothing will be out of sight once you've bought a pair of binoculars from this OnBuy category! This amazing dedicated category has all sorts of binoculars for sale, including models with night vision and rangefinder features. Explore popular binocular sizes, including 10x50 and more, from legendary optical brands. Whatever you want to zoom in on, browse this OnBuy category today for a clear view!
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Whether you're an avid wildlife spotter, love to see big monuments up close or want to plot your ramble pathway when you're already on the trail, you simply must explore our range of binoculars for sale.What binocular numbers mean
All of the binoculars in this category will have, either in the title or product description, two numbers separated by an X. These numbers are important to understand because it helps you pick the best pair of binoculars for you. The first number is raw magnification, so something viewed through 8x binoculars will appear 8 times larger than if you looked at it with the naked eye.
The second number refers to the 'objective lens diameter'. This tells you how wide the lenses that light enters through (almost always the lenses at the front) are in millimetres. This is important because a bigger objective lens diameter means more light can flow into your binoculars, so the image is brighter. That said, the bigger the lens, the bigger the binoculars need to be. Compact binoculars have an objective lens diameter less than 30mm.
Let's take an example to summarise. Some of the most popular products in this category are the 10x50 binoculars. All of these binoculars, regardless of their other features, will enlarge objects by 10 times their natural size, and have front lenses that measure 50mm wide. The wider than average objective lens diameter means that dawn and dusk will be brighter, making them good binoculars for bird watching. On the other hand, if you want a pair of small binoculars, they're not ideal.
Binocular features
Once you've chosen the right balance between magnification and size, it's time to look at features. One of the most popular is night vision binoculars - that way you won't miss a thing once the sun goes down! These devices are a type of digital binoculars that take in a visual image like a digital camera, then use light amplification to boost the brightness of the picture, providing good visibility even at night. Don't worry, the best night vision binoculars allow you to turn off the light amplification mode, so you can still use them in the day without blinding yourself. For other types of night optics, including military style night vision goggles, check out our night vision scopes category.
Another sought after feature in binoculars is range finding. Rangefinder binoculars have a little laser emitter attached to a sensor built into their bodies. The sensor calculates the distance of whatever the laser is bouncing off from, which is great for hunting, golf and other outdoor activities.
On the other end of the scale, we offer many lightweight binoculars that don't have many features but are brilliant at just being binoculars, particularly since larger binoculars are the heavier they tend to be. We also have a selection of simple and colourful kids binoculars for children to play with, many of which have chunky grips and rubber padding to protect them from bumps and falls.
Brands of binoculars for sale
Once you've chosen the type of binoculars you want, you'll also need to pick the best brand for you. Our verified sellers' selection includes plenty of manufacturers to choose from, including both well-known names and hidden gems. Some brands almost everyone will have heard of, like Nikon binoculars, which are made by the same company that's famous for producing cameras and other optics. We also have some less well known brands, like Vortex binoculars, which are made by an American hunting optics company. With their rugged designs and with up to 18x magnification in certain models, these are truly amazing binoculars for birdwatching.