Leica 8x42 NOCTVID Binoculars

If you are serious about finding wildlife, then you need a serious pair of binoculars. Leica has been in the game of making stunning glass for a very long time. The 8x42 Noctvid binoculars are some of the very best on the market today. These are Annalise’s go-to binoculars for every situation. From finding red-legged honeycreepers in the Panamanian rainforest to finding cross fox in the mountains of Wyoming. Jared also uses these binoculars as well, but typically reserves their use for forested situations such as the rainforest or scenarios where light is low. An 8x42 binocular has better light gather capability and less shake than the 10x42 bigger brother, making these the ideal all around binoculars no matter the scenario.

Best All Round Field Glasses

Leica 10x42 Noctvid Binoculars

These are Jared’s go to binoculars for almost every situation. The 10x42 Noctvid binoculars give more reach than the 8x42, which translates to better performance when in more open terrain. Yellowstone National Park, the Arctic regions of the planet, out on the open ocean in search of some of the rarest birds on the planet, these binoculars on phenomenal. The primary difference between these and the 8x42 are low light capability. If you are a wildlife photographer who will spend the majority of their time in more open areas searching for wildlife from afar, then you will be hard pressed to find a better pair of binoculars than these.

Best for Long Distance Spotting

Field Glasses

Nikon Monarch HG 10x42