Why Pay More for Marine Binoculars?
I often get asked by people who already own a perfectly good pair of field binoculars so why they should pay more for a pair of marine binoculars. There are several good reasons and we’ll cover some of them here. Binoculars are specified using 2 numbers, such as 7 x 50 or 8 x 35. The first number is the magnification power of the lens, so a 7x will give you seven times magnification. You might think a bigger magnification will be more useful, but many people report that when you use marine binoculars you are constantly subject to the motion of a boat. Add to that the wobble or shake that occurs when you are trying to hold a binocular steady and the bigger magnification can actually be a disadvantage. If you are shopping for your first pair of marine binoculars, I highly recommend the 7x magnification which will give you more than adequate viewing under most conditions and less wobble than a more powerful magnification. The second number is the size of the lens. A smaller number gives y
