2013-12-12

The first binoculars were invented back in the 17th century. They are used extensively in the fields of military and astronomy. However, they are not limited to these fields alone. They are also increasingly finding their way in the tourism industry as well.

This is a list of the top binocular brands according to their popularity.

1 Bushnell



Founded in 1948, this American company is a private subsidiary of MidOcean Partners. It specializes in offering imaging and optical products. Telescopes, spotting scopes, and night vision equipment are some of the different products of this company aside from binoculars. RainGuard HD and Ultra Wide Band technology are some of the technologies that are offered by this company in its binocular range.

2 Barska

This American company has a product range of optical products that includes the likes of binoculars, laser sights, telescopes, rifle scopes, and red dot scopes. The company claims that its products can be purchased in more than 40 countries around the world. Deep Sea, Escape, Lucid View, and Focus Free are some of the different binoculars available from this company.

3 Celestron

Specializing in optical instruments, this company was founded in 1964. It has been part of the SW Technology Corporation since 2005. Telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, and spotting scopes are some of the different products of the company. Granite, Nature, Outland X, and Upclose G2 are some of the different binocular series of this company.

4 Nikon

This Japanese consumer electronics giant offers different types of products including binoculars. High-grade, high-class compact, standard and compact are a few of the different categories of binoculars available, while accessories are also present.

5 Swarovski Optik

This is an Austrian company that is part of the Swarovski group of companies. It was founded in 1949. It caters to the premium market through products like binoculars, night vision devices, and rifle scopes.

6 Pentax Imaging

Founded in 1919, this Japanese company offers different types of optical and imaging products. Binoculars meant for aspects like bird watching, hunting, and astronomy are available in individual categories. A few of the models from this brand come with waterproof resistance.

7 Steiner Binoculars

This German company was established in 1947, and it claims to have operations in more than 40 countries. It currently manufactures binoculars meant for leisure activities, military, hunting, and marine usage. The company also offers other products like rifle scopes as well.

8 Zeiss

The sports optics division of this German company, which was founded in 1846, offers binoculars for aspects like hunting and nature observation. It also offers accessories for its binoculars like adaptors and tripods as well.

9 Leupold

Founded in 1907, this family-owned company offers optical equipment like binoculars, red dot sights, telescopic sights, and spotting scopes. Binoculars meant for different requirements like hunting, shooting, and observation are present. Tactical binoculars with protection against the elements are also part of the line-up.

10 Vortex Optics

Razor, Viper, Hurricane, Raptor, and Vanquish are some of the different binocular models available from this American company, which was founded in 2004. Accessories for these products like straps and tripod adaptors are also present as well.

11 Carson Optical

This American company was started in 1990. 3D, XM, Full Size, Compact, and Zoom are some of the different categories of binoculars from this brand. Monoculars and pocket microscopes also form part of the product line-up.

12 Leica Camera

This German company introduced its first binocular back in 1907. The company also offers cameras, photographic lenses, and other optical equipment as well. Ultravid, Trinovid, and Duovid are some of the different binocular range from this company.

13 Telescope

Started in 1975, binoculars and telescopes are the specialty of this brand. Binoculars of different types and requirements like waterproof, birding, hunting, and compact nature are available. It also has an extensive range of telescopes as well.

14 Vanguard World

Started more than two decades ago, this company claims to have a global presence of its optical products. Binoculars, spotting scopes, and monoculars are some of the products of its sporting optics division. It also offers accessories from these products as well.

15 Vivitar

Founded in 1938, this American company offers different optical equipment like telescopes, binoculars, cameras, and digital video recorders. It also offers accessories like batteries and chargers as well. Nature, Aqua, and Classic are a few of the binocular series from this company.

16 Tasco

Sierra and Off Trail are some of the different series of binoculars available from this American company, which was formed in 1954. This company is part of the Tasco Holdings, Inc. Telescopes are the other major product from this brand.

17 Eagle Optics

This company claims to be offering optical products like binoculars, spotting scopes, and monoculars since 1986. The binoculars from this brand are available in different sizes, while there are also different magnification levels present as well.

18 Zhumell

Astronomy, waterproof, shockproof, compact, and short barrel are some of the different types of binoculars from this brand. There are several products like telescopes, spotting scopes, and opera glasses as well. Tripods and accessories also constitute the product line-up.

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