Shopping Blob

Optical Quality/Lens Coatings – The quality of the glass, construction, and lens coating system makes the biggest difference in the price of the binocular over any other factor(s). Better quality binoculars will present much sharper, brighter images to the viewer, which makes it much easier to identify whatever wildlife you’re looking at. You want image stabilized binoculars with fully, multi-coated lenses and BaK-4 glass where possible. Some of the best features are ED (extra low dispersion) and HD (high density) glass. Basically, you should buy the best binoculars your budget can afford. In the long run, you will be far happier with your decision.