Experts at REI advise choosing a model with eye relief of at least 11 mm, lest you feel like you’re looking through a tube. The Bushnell Permafocus and Olympus Roamer binoculars both meet this mark.

The numbers on binoculars indicate the magnification and size of the objective lens. For example, one of the most common magnification and objective sizes is the 10×42 (spoken as 10-by-42). The 10x in ...

On most binoculars, you'll find numbers that look something like "8x25," "10x25," or "15x56," for example. As you may have ...

What It’s Like to Look Through the Best Binoculars Ever Made Nothing can compete with the Swarovski NL Pure 10x42s. But can the best animal viewing experience possible justify the $2,999 price?

Looking Up column: Binoculars give a closer look at the sky Peter Becker More Content Now It is well worth a step outside the next clear, dark night, despite the early spring chill.

Looking at the sky through binoculars on a clear, dark night can significantly expand what’s visible, revealing depth and sparkling detail otherwise impossible to see with the naked eye — so ...