The 32mm objective could be larger for stargazing, to let in more light, but this pair would make an excellent multipurpose set of binoculars. Price: $129, Objective: 32mm, Magnification: 10x, Field of view: 6.3°, Length: 114mm, Weight: 500g.Ī porro prism design with an angle of view of 6.3°, this is the largest pair Vortex makes in the Raptor range. (Image credit: Vortex Optics) Our favorites: Raptor 10x32 Or, if you're looking for a wider range of optics, take a look at our round-up of telescopes for sale and the other binoculars deals currently available. Vortex products also come with a lifetime warranty, and are generally rubber-coated and sealed against being caught in the rain.īuying for someone younger? Read through our article on the best binoculars for kids, to make sure you pick something that suits them. Things to look out for when buying binoculars for stargazing include porro prism construction, multicoated optics, and the ability to mount the binoculars on a tripod. As such, the prices you see below might not necessarily be discounted – but they are the lowest prices that we can find. Thanks to shortages in the optics industry, there aren't many deals around on the best binoculars, even with Black Friday looming.
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The beauty of the best binoculars, after all, is that they are versatile, and are just as great for looking at bears as they are at the Great Bear. And while its products may have a rather tight wildlife focus, there are plenty of binoculars on offer that will be attractive to the stargazer. Vortex itself operates out of Barneveld, Wisconsin, and currently sells binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, red dot sights and related accessories.