Which binoculars?

markandkate

Not sure if this is the right place but I want a pair of good binoculars but not too big. I am willing to spend a reasonable amount for the right pair. We like to look at birds and wildlife but 10 x50 are too big really wanted something smaller. Thank you

EssexExile

10 x something less than 50 will have the same magnification but be smaller. Look at the RSPB shop online for an idea of what's out there. I like to stick to the same magnification all the time so I have 10x50 for serious use but 10x25 in my bag which is always with me.

JJ_Egan

Search a recent almost identical post has more info.

fwor

In case you're not already aware - it can be risky buying binoculars without trying them first, because for some people, the shape of their face (e.g. inter-ocular distance and width of the bridge of the nose) can mean that they simply cannot use some makes/models.

I wanted to buy a pair of Opticron binoculars (because they are reputed to be very good quality for the price) but when I tried them I could not get the eyepieces close enough together - so for my face shape they were unusable!

martinthebandit

Here you go OP as someone who used to be employed as a bird scarer on a military airfield I have a pair of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BARR-STROUD-SIERRA-10X50-BINOCULARS/dp/B005P19OKQ

I'm more than happy with them but be aware they are quite compact but they are heavy.

Keep_pedalling

For general birding, 8x40s are ideal, or 8x30s if you want something lighter ( you will only really notice the difference once the light starts to fade) field of view is more important than a bit more magnification, and 8x will have a wider FoV than 10x.

Define reasonable price.