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
$ 129.00
Swarovski
Binoculars AX Visio 10x32
$ 4,360.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 8x42
$ 129.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 10x56
$ 1,690.00
Swarovski
Binoculars NL Pure 10x52
$ 3,690.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 10x56 ED
$ 399.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 12x56 ED
$ 399.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 10x42
$ 1,320.00
Omegon
Binoculars Talron HD 10x34
$ 99.00
Leica
Binoculars Trinovid 10x42 HD
$ 999.00
Omegon
Binoculars Argus 11x70
$ 539.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 12x56
$ 289.00
Sale price:
$ 239.00
Vixen
Binoculars ARTES J 8x42 DCF
$ 570.00
Omegon
Binoculars Argus 12x50
$ 439.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid Pro 10x42 Edition Orange
$ 3,640.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid Pro 8x42 Edition Orange
$ 3,640.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 10x42
$ 219.00
Sale price:
$ 153.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Victory 10x42 RF
RRP:
$ 3,900.00
Our price:
$ 3,510.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 12x56
$ 299.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 8x56 ED
$ 399.00
Vixen
Binoculars Ascot 8x42 ZWCF
$ 294.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid Pro 8x42
$ 3,270.00
Omegon
Binoculars Hunter 2.0 8x56
$ 299.00
HAWKE
Monocular Endurance ED 10x42 mono
$ 195.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Victory SF 10x42 black
RRP:
$ 3,110.00
Our price:
$ 2,800.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid 15x56 R
$ 2,330.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid Pro SE 8x42
$ 2,640.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid Pro SE 10x42
$ 2,640.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid 10x42 R
$ 1,850.00
Omegon
Binoculars Brightsky 7x50
$ 319.00
Sale price:
$ 228.00
Leica
Binoculars Geovid 8x56 R
$ 2,040.00
Alpen Optics
binoculars Apex Steady 14x42 HD with image stabilisation
$ 1,270.00
Swarovski
Binoculars NL Pure 14x52
$ 3,740.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Victory HT 10x54
RRP:
$ 2,640.00
Our price:
$ 2,370.00
Bushnell
Binoculars Engage EDX 10x50
$ 570.00
ZEISS
Binoculars Conquest HDX 15x56
$ 1,790.00
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.