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Full Size Birding Binoculars Picks

Peruse our top picks for full-size birding binoculars. All of the binoculars on this page have objective lenses of 40mm or larger, which allows for plenty of light to be transmitted though the binocular. As a general rule, larger objective lenses produce brighter and clearer images. However, with an increase in size comes an increase in weight. Taking size and weight into consideration, most birders feel that 8 x 42 is the sweet spot for binoculars.

If weight is a concern, take a look at our picks for mid-size birding binoculars. Another option to effectively negate the weight is to upgrade your binoculars by purchasing a tripod and tripod adapter. This will allow for endless hours of picture-perfect viewing without compromising image brightness or clarity.

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NEW FOR 2010! Nikon 8x42 Monarch ATB Binoculars with Dielectric Coating (80 Reviews) List Price: $420.95 Our Price: $279.95	Nikon 8x40 Action Extreme ATB Binoculars (46 Reviews) List Price: $212.95 Sale Price: $119.98	Bushnell 8x40 Bird Watching Binoculars (21 Reviews) List Price: $73.95 Sale Price: $49.98	Steiner 8x42 Merlin Binoculars (5 Reviews) List Price: $899.00 Sale Price: $479.98
Pentax 8x40 PCF WP II Binoculars (12 Reviews) List Price: $208.00 Sale Price: $128.98	FREE Next Day Air! Nikon 7x42 EDG Binoculars List Price: $2,780.95 Sale Price: $1,549.98	Vortex 8x42 Razor Binoculars (1 Review) List Price: $849.00 Our Price: $749.99	Swarovski 8.5x42 EL SwaroVision Binoculars List Price: $2,598.89 Our Price: $2,339.00

Zhumell 8x42 Signature Waterproof Binoculars (27 Reviews) List Price: $599.00 Sale Price: $138.98	Award Winning Optics! Vortex 10x42 Viper Binoculars (6 Reviews) List Price: $609.00 Our Price: $549.99	FREE NEXT DAY AIR! Nikon 10.5x45 Monarch X Binoculars (1 Review) List Price: $864.95 Our Price: $599.95	Leupold 12x50 Olympic Binoculars (6 Reviews) List Price: $524.99 Sale Price: $364.98
FREE Next Day Air! Leica 8x42 Ultravid HD / Black Armored Binoculars (1 Review) List Price: $2,599.00 Our Price: $2,099.00	New for 2010! Nikon 10x42 Trailblazer ATB Binoculars List Price: $226.95 Sale Price: $139.98	FREE NEXT DAY AIR! Minox APO-HG 8x43 BR Binoculars List Price: $2,199.00 Our Price: $1,849.00	FREE Next Day Air! Steiner 8x44 Peregrine XP Binoculars (4 Reviews) List Price: $2,699.00 Sale Price: $1,449.98