Ranking: 8.8 out of 10

Features: Ideal for stadium sports, outdoor, general use, hunting, and bird watching; Fully coated lens; Fold down eyecups; Magnification: 12x, Objective lens: 25mm

Description: Bushnell Powerview binoculars offer contemporary styling and design with traditional Bushnell quality and durability. A variety of styles and features appeal to a wide range of users from students of nature to concertgoers...

List Price: $60.95

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

Features: Roof-prism binocular with 12x magnification and 25mm objective diameter; Multicoated optics guarantee superior light transmission and brightness; Insta-Focus system makes it easy to sharpen your view

Description: Bushnell PowerView binoculars are the best of both worlds, combining contemporary styling and design with traditional Bushnell quality and durability. A variety of styles and features appeals to a wide range of observers from students of nature to concertgoers...

List Price: $26.95

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

Features: Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof performance; All-metal chassis in lightweight polycarbonate shell; Rubber-coated body for firm, non-slip grip; Magnification: 7x

Description: Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality....

List Price: $184.95

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

Features: Waterproof up to one meter in water; Nitrogen-filled for fogproof performance; Fully multi-coated lens for maximum brightness and contrast; Twist-up eyecups, long-eye relief and dioptric correction for comfortable viewing

Description: The new Magellan WP I series of binoculars is a high-performance, compact, easy-to-use, water-proof, fog-proof, and dirt-proof line built for relentless visual performance in severe outdoor conditions...

List Price: $169.00

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

Features: Ideal for stadium sports, outdoor/nature, and general use/vacation; Fully coated lens; Wide angle view and focus free operation; Magnification: 10x; Objective lens: 50mm

Description: In a world that's complicated enough, the affordably priced PermaFocus binos are a relief for simple, fixed-focus, long-distance viewing. The wider field-of-view makes them ideal for spectator sports, distant wildlife observation or winter use with gloves...

List Price: $80.95

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

Features: Astronomy binoculars ideal for comets, start clusters, and distant scenery; 9x magnification, 305-foot field of view at 1000 yards; Fully coated optics and BAK-4 prisms

Description: Whether the object you're observing is light years away or a bird perched in a tall tree, Meade's 9x63 roof prism Astro binocular provides high performance, sharp resolution and a bright image...

List Price: $199.00

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

Features: Ideal for stadium sports, outdoor, general use, hunting, and bird watching; Fully coated lens; Fold down eyecups; Magnification: 7x zoom; Objective lens: 50mm

Description: Like their roof prism relatives, the porro prism line-up provides great durability and performance in a "traditional" porro prism design. Compact to full-sized, the contemporary styling houses fully coated optics...

List Price: $49.99

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

List Price: $1,396.00

Ranking: 8.7 out of 10

Features: 8x magnification with 40mm objective lens; Quick and smooth central focusing system; High index Bak4 prisms with multicoated optics; Diopter control for comfortable viewing

Description: Nikon's standard lineup of sleekly designed Porro and Roof (Dach) binoculars features highly advanced optical technology and intelligent designs. The models offer a bright field of view thanks to a large objective diameter, and a sharp, undistorted view up to the periphery...

List Price: $95.00

Ranking: 8.6 out of 10

Features: 8x magnification; 22mm lenses with relative brightness of 8; Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance; Green Penetrator lenses help you distinguish animals from foliated background

Description: Small size, lightweight and the ability to spot game in heavy cover make these the perfect choice for treks into forest and heavily foliated brush. The 8 x 22 Predator weighs only a few ounces, and features a double-hinged body so it folds to easily fit into a pocket or its own small case, yet delivers the brightness you'd expect from larger binoculars...

List Price: $139.99