Binoculars

How to choose binoculars

The specification on a pair of binoculars, for example 8×42, indicates the magnification (8x) and the diameter of the front lens in millimetres (42 mm). A larger lens gathers more light and provides a brighter image in low light, but increases the size and weight.

Depending on the intended use

• Birdwatching and general use: 8×42 or 10×42. Wide field of view and good light-gathering capacity.
• Hiking and travel: 8×25, 10×25 or 8×32. Lightweight and compact.
• Hunting and twilight: 7×50 or 10×50. The large exit pupil provides a bright image.
• Children: Focus Junior 6×21, lightweight and easy to use.
• The Starry Sky: 15×70 and larger spotting scopes on a tripod.

Quality makes all the difference in the twilight

In more expensive binoculars, ED or XD glass eliminates colour aberrations, whilst multi-layer coatings make the image brighter. Waterproof, nitrogen-filled binoculars do not mist up on the inside, which is important in Finnish conditions. Spectacle wearers should check that the eye relief is sufficient.

Read More from the guide to choosing binoculars. If you want to see even further, take a look at telescopes and to the telescope selection guide. Suitable for night-time surveillance thermal binoculars.

You can compare binoculars side by side at our shop in Kouvola. We deliver throughout Finland from our online shop.