10x42 Binoculars Rangefinder for Hunting
10x42 is one of the best configurations of hunting binoculars. The 10x magnification is the ideal compromise of image magnification and the intensity of a handshake. Binoculars with a 42 mm objective lens are still compact and, at the same time, bright enough.
10x42 is the most common configuration among binoculars, therefore the competition is extremely high. Consequently, for this reason, we get the highest quality for the money we pay for the product. They are also often used by birdwatchers, not only hunters.
The 10x42 configuration is trendy because of its excellent combination between size and weight, light transmission, field of view, and useful magnification.
Binoculars for Low Light Hunting
Low light hunting binoculars are mostly used, where hunting in the dark (at dusk and dawn or at moonlight) is extremely common and popular.
Their light transmittance is very high and usually come in 7x or 8x magnification with 50 or 56 mm objective lens diameter. With a high light transmission rate and big exit pupil, they work best at dusk and dawn.
In most cases, low light binoculars feature Porro or Abbe-Koenig prisms. They are heavier and more prominent than binoculars of smaller configurations. This type of hunting-binoculars are often in the higher price range.
Low Light hunting binoculars also generally have an individual focus for each eye.
Compact binoculars are only usable in the daylight since they do not provide a bright enough image to hunt in the twilight. Compact hunting binoculars are small in size, which means they are very light. The hunter can easily carry them around its neck. Small size and weight are significant. In most cases, hunters use compact binoculars for mountain hunting in the daylight.
Integrated Laser Rangefinder
Binoculars with an integrated laser rangefinder are useful for determining distances. In the past, they were produced only by premium European brands, but now they are also available by other less-known manufacturers.
These binoculars are an excellent tool for hunting and shooting on longer distances. They are usually much more expensive than similar binoculars without the LRF option.
The great advantage is that everything is integrated into one device.
