Binoculars Comparisons

Binoculars Model and Price*	Binocular Type, Weight, Size	Waterproof? Fogproof? Armored?	Eye Relief (mm), eyecups	Field of View at 1000 yards / Closest focus in ft.	Binoculars Features Comparison
Comparison Chart - Binoculars
Zeiss Victory T* FL 8x42 Where to Buy (*est. $1,800)	Roof prism, Abbe-Koenig design, fluorite glass 27.3 ounces 6.81 x 5.04 in.	Waterproof, fogproof, rubber armored	16mm Twist-up eyecups with 4 stops, locking diopter	405 ft. / 6.6 ft Relative brightness 27.6	Top-quality optics, with fully multicoated lenses of unique fluorite, eco-friendly glass which is free of lead and arsenic. Transferable USA Lifetime Warranty.
Leica Ultravid Compact 8x20 Where to Buy (*est. $620)	Roof prism, HighLux System optical coating optimizes quantity and uniformity of transmission of light 8.2 ounces 3.7 x 2.36 in.	Waterproof, fogproof, rubber armored	16mm Twist-up eyecups	341 ft./ 7.2 ft. Relative brightness 6.25	Very bright image. Fully multicoated lenses. Shake-free viewing. Warranty covers repairs or replacement during lifetime of the original purchaser for a $35 shipping and handling fee.
Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 Where to Buy (*est. $250)	Roof prism, phase coated Bak-4 glass 21.3 ounces 5.7 x 5.0 in.	Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof, rubber armored	19.6mm Twist-up eyecups	330 ft. / 8.2 ft. Relative brightness 28.1	Precision aligned optics, fully multicoated lenses, tripod socket. 25-year warranty with lifetime $10 no-fault warranty.
Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 Where to Buy (*est. $130)	Porro-prism, Bak-4 glass 10.2 ounces 4.4 x 2.2 in.	Rubber armored, but not waterproof or fogproof	15mm Twist-up eyecups	393 ft. / 1.6 ft. Relative brightness 10.2	Fully multicoated lenses, no tripod socket. Lifetime worry-free warranty with accident protection (all repairs cost $20).
Nikon Action EX Extreme ATB 7x35 Where to Buy (*est. $110)	Porro-prism, BaK-4 glass 28.2 ounces 4.7 x 7.2 in.	Waterproof, fogproof, rubber armored	17.3 mm Twist-up eye cups with 3 settings	489 ft. / 16.4 ft. Relative brightness 25	Multicoated lenses use "Eco Glass" without arsenic or lead. Tripod socket. 25-year warranty, lifetime $10 no-fault warranty.
Nikon Action 7x35 Where to Buy (*est. $60)	Porro-prism, BK-4 glass 24.3 ounces 4.8 x 6.7 in.	Rubber armored, but not waterproof or fogproof	11.9mm Rubber fold-down eyecups	489 ft. / 16.4 ft. Relative brightness 25	Multicoated, aspherical lenses. Tripod socket. 25-year warranty, lifetime $10 no-fault warranty.