Binoculars, Scopes & Night Vision

Binoculars and Spotting Scopes for Distant Viewing

This collection covers optics for viewing things that are far away, from hillsides and open fields to the night sky. It includes binoculars, monoculars, a spotting scope, and a night vision monocular, each suited to a different setting.

Product types

• Binoculars: the FarSight Pro is a hunting binocular, the NovaScope is a travel binocular, and the NovaVantage is an astronomy binocular for observing the sky.
• Monoculars: the OptiVance is a monocular, a single-barrel design that is smaller than a binocular, and the NightHawk Pro is a night vision monocular for low-light viewing.
• Spotting scopes: the VistaPeak is a spotting scope, usually set on a tripod or support for extended viewing.

What to compare

Check magnification and objective lens size, which are written as two numbers such as 8x42. Higher magnification brings a view closer but is harder to hold steady, and larger lenses make the body bigger and heavier. Also compare weight, whether the optic is compact enough for travel, how it is carried, and whether it can be mounted on a tripod.

For night vision, compare the power source and how the unit is held or mounted. For astronomy, consider whether the binoculars will be handheld or supported.

Typical use settings

Hunters use binoculars and spotting scopes to glass terrain from a stand or a ridge. Travelers choose compact binoculars for sightseeing, and stargazers use astronomy models in open areas away from city lights. Monoculars suit users who want a small optic for a pocket or pack.