What is the best binoculars magnification?

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 8:46 am

Fabian asked:

What would be the best magnification for binoculars for distant wildlife viewing? What would be a good brand or model to get?

Reply:

Anything 10 or under, as anything above 10 will require a tripod or other type of stand to secure the binocular to.

With binoculars you do get what you pay for. My only suggestion is, first look at the price tag and decide if you're willing to pay that price, then try it only after you've decided you'll be willing to pay the price. Once you've looked prescription drugs online without prescription through quality optics, it's rather hard to look at the cheaper brands. For binoculars, the best bang for your buck happens around the $200-$300 price range. If you do decide to spend that much, check out the little known Carson XM HD series. The clarity and sharpness of the image is amazing.