Hunting Optics

When looking for birds in a tree canopy or trying to find that deer in the woods it can be difficult to locate the wildlife you are looking for in your binoculars, much less focus on the image before they make a quick getaway.

It can be a frustration to have those new binoculars ready for the first time out and the bird you are looking for flys away before you are able to get that close up look at it and find those identifying marks. So what can you do to prepare for that first time out with your binoculars?

Practice before you get to the woods. It is important when viewing wildlife to be able to point and quickly focus on your target. A key to viewing wildlife is practice, practice, practice. Just like any sport, the more you practice the better you get at it.

Take your binoculars out in the yard or a local park and if you have birds or pets around practice by putting your binoculars to your side and then identify an object at some distance you want to view, and practice quickly bringing your binoculars up to your eyes and focusing before they move away. Once you have done this a few times successfully try looking for a plane or jet airliner flying overhead. First have your binoculars at your side then quickly bring them to your eyes and find your target.

It won’t take long and you will be ready for the woods. Try taking a friend with you, they can help you find that one elusive bird you have searching for. At buyritescopes.com we feel finding the right binoculars for the right activity is the first step to many years of birding or hunting pleasure. 

Whether you need a binocular for bird watching, hunting, nature observation, water sports, for your vacation or while traveling; with a powerful and reliable binocular you’ll see more action and more excitement!

Whatever your needs, whatever the shape, size or requirements choose quality and high performance binoculars.

Nikon started with bright, high resolution optics, and built them into an ultra-rugged, waterproof, fogproof, shockproof body. Features include phase-correction coated prisms and fully multi-coated lenses for enhanced optical performance when you need it most: at dawn, dusk, and in poor weather. State of the art, lightweight construction provides unparalleled strength and ruggedness in a package that is comfortable to carry all day. The Monarch ATB truly embodies Nikon’s spirit for quality and performance binoculars.

Nikon Monarch 8×42 binoculars give you quality, performance, and durability. When you are in the field you have more to think about than faulty equipment. Nikon takes the worry out of binoculars and puts the focus on performance. 

Cornell Lab of Ornithology sings praise for Leupold and Nikon for design and clear image of their binoculars.

Affordable Quality

Perhaps the most pleasant surprise in this review was the high quality and usability found among binoculars in the $200 to $500 range. Top-rated among the 27 models in this category was the Leupold Wind River 6×32 Katmai, which has a bright clear image, compact and eyeglass-friendly design, wide field of view, and an exceptionally close focus. Although their low power will limit the usefulness of these binoculars for many types of birding, they are excellent for butterfly watching and would be great to keep by the window for close-up viewing of your backyard feeder birds. Unfortunately, the similar 8×32 model (at least the pair we tested) would not focus as crisply and had a flimsier overall feel. Close behind the tiny Leupolds was the Nikon Monarch 8×42, clearly the top-rated of any mid-priced, full-power birding binoculars. These lightweight, waterproof, and very comfortable binoculars focus down to 6 feet (they were given the name “Monarch” to attract butterfly watchers) and offer an image and feel that surpasses many models costing two or three times more. Only in a direct comparison with the top-priced binoculars could our reviewers discern the narrower, slightly duller image, which was not quite sharp at the edges. But with a street price well under $300, the Monarchs are a steal.

When it comes to the best mid-priced binoculars, reviews praise the Nikon Monarch series, which seems to have everything. Great closeup focusing for butterflies and birdwatching, comfort for eyeglass wearers and good field of view as well as good overall optics and ergonomics.

A magnification factor of 8 is generally sufficient for bird watching binoculars as well as general use. Be careful going above a magnification of 8 as it will make it more difficult to find a small bird in a tree.

When selecting binoculars, starting with a large objective diameter like 42mm is best when choosing a pair of bird watching binoculars. The size of the lens on the big end of a pair of binoculars, the objective, determins the amount of light to enter the binoculars. A large objective is a good choice for bird watchers so they can see the birds in the darkened tree canopies.

When hunting the large objective allows the most light so you can stay in the field from dawn to dusk.  

Nikon started with bright, high resolution optics, and built them into an ultra-rugged, waterproof, fog proof shockproof bodyof the 8×42 binocular. Nikon’s Monarch 8×42 binoculars features include phase-correction coated prisms and fully multi-coated lenses for enhanced optical performance when you need it most: at dawn, dusk, and in poor weather. State of the art, lightweight construction provides unparalleled strength and ruggedness in a package that is comfortable to carry all day. The Monarch ATB truly embodies Nikon’s hunting spirit.