Leupold Binoculars For Birding, Butterfly Watching, Big Game And Sports Activites
Leupold Binoculars for Birding, Butterfly Watching, Big Game and Sports Activites
This is part 2 of a 2 part article on choosing the proper binocular for a specific need. As we previously mentioned with Leupold Binoculars you’ll like what you see. Unlike more expensive binoculars, Leupold binoculars feature precision optics for significantly better imange clarity, brightness and color transmission. All Leupold binoculars and spotting scopes are waterproof.
Now for a closer look at specific features and styles that will be important for you to know in choosing the right binocular for your needs.
Recommended models for birding: Birders are the most technically demanding of all binocular users due to the need for close focus and the need for sharp resolution as well as demanding field of view. Generally 8x is considered best but there are some exceptions for the tropical birdwatchers.
General field birding: Golden Ring 8x42mm Golden Ring 8x32mm Pinnacles 8x42mm Olympic 8x42mm Katmai 8x32mm Cascades 8x42mm Yosemite 6x30mm
Coastal birding: Golden Ring 10x42mm Golden Ring 10x32mm Pinnacles 10x42mm Olympic 10x50mm Olympic 12x50mm Cascades 10x42mm Cascades 10x42mm Internal Focus Porro Mesa 10x50mm
Tropical birding: Katmai 6x32mm Yosemite 6x30mm
Recommended models for hunting. Resolution must be sharp and the binoclular must have the ability to perceive small details in poor light. Color is not as important to hunters.
General North American big game: Golden Ring 10x42mm Golden Ring 10x32mm Pinnacles 10x42mm Olympic 10x50mm Olympic 12x50mm Cascades 10x42mm Cascades 10x42mm Internal Focus Porro Mesa 10x50mm .
Consider these models if the terrain is heavily timbered and there is dense vegetation. Golden Ring 8x42mm Golden Ring 8x32mm Pinnacles 8x42mm Olympic 8x42mm Katmai 8x32mm Cascades 8x42mm Cascades 8x42mm Internal Focus Porro
Archers and those hunting in forests would do well to consider an even lower magnification model: Katmai 6x32mm Yosemite 6x30mm
Recommended models for Turkey hunting. Turkey hunters wo need to see the birds against foliage covered terrain, must have exact color resolution which is necessary to view the head color as well as the beard. Golden Ring 8x32mm Cascades 8x42mm Camouflage Mesa 8x42mm Camouflage Mesa 8x23mm Compact Yosemite 6x30mm Natural Yosemite 6x30mm Dark Red (highly useful in peak of fall foliage)
Recommended models for Butterfly watching: required a close focus distance of 5 to 10 feet. Lower magnification and larger field of view allow for fast location of the flying butterfly. Golden Ring 8x42mm Golden Ring 8x32mm Pinnacles 8x42mm Katmai 8x32mm Katmai 6x32mm
Recommended models for hiking and camping are small, light weight and durable.
Golden Ring 8x32mm Golden Ring 10x32mm Olympic 8x25mm Olympic 10x25mm Katmai 6x32mm Katmai 8x32mm Katmai 10x32mm Mesa 8x23mm Compact Mesa 10x23mm Compact Yosemite 6x30mm
Recommended models for water sports such as kayak or canoe. Lower magnification and larger objective diameter allows for movement of the kayak or canoe. Katmai 6x32mm Yosemite 6x30mm
Recommended models for water sports and activities where you have continual movement; Katmai 6x32mm Yosemite 6x30mm .
Recommended models for sports events and performances. A model that offers a clear sharp image, a wide field of view and be small enough to carry and handle in a crowd. Golden Ring 8x32mm Golden Ring 10x32mm Olympic 8x25mm Olympic 10x25mm Katmai 6x32mm Katmai 8x32mm Katmai 10x32mm Mesa 8x23mm Compact Yosemite 6x30mm
Recommended models for Theater concerts and similar performances. A small binocular that is easy to carry but provides a clear image in lower lighting is recommended. Olympic 8x25mm Katmai 6x32mm Katmai 8x32mm Mesa 8x23mm Compact Yosemite 6x30mm
Recommended models for law enforcement: Mark 4 10x50mm Mark 4 10x50mm Mil Dot Mark 4 10x50mm TMR
:Recommendation for visual impairment: Katmai 6x32mm Yosemite 6x30mm
Recommended model for loss of vision in one eye or non-tracking eye: Golden Ring 10-20x40mm Compact spotting scope - lighter than a binocular with the added benefit of zoom magnification
Recommended for decreased papillary dilation common with age:
Katmai 6x32mm Yosemite 6x30mm
you can also find the complete list of recommendations on my blog at http://www.opticsunlimited.blogspot.com/
