I have been field-testing binoculars for over a decade, and the last two years have been the most exciting time to shop the under $200 tier. After putting 10 of the most popular models through their paces on birding trails, mountain hikes, and a couple of late-night astronomy sessions, our team landed on a clear […]

When I started birding five years ago, I bought a pair of cheap 12x50 binoculars from a big box store. Within a month, my arms ached during every hike, the image shook every time I tried to lock onto a warbler, and I missed more birds than I spotted. That mistake taught me what experienced […]