Binoculars
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 and 8x42 binoculars
Two of the latest binoculars from Vortex go on trial as Mike Alibone puts the Diamondback HDs through their paces.
12/12/2020
Optics
Optics Editor Mike Alibone leads a team of expert reviewers field testing the latest binoculars, telescopes and tripods.
Telescopes
Hawke Endurance ED 15-45x60 spotting scope
Weighing little more than the average binocular, Hawke's recently launched Endurance compact scopes combine portability and ease of use,...
15/11/2020
Binoculars
Zeiss Victory SF 8x32 binocular
Keenly awaited and long overdue, Zeiss has launched a new top-notch binocular. But has the wait been worth it? Mike Alibone puts the model...
29/08/2020
Binoculars
Vanguard VEO ED 8x42 binocular
Just in time for autumn, Vanguard launches its new VEO ED range of binoculars, offering a low-cost entry point into ED glass. Mike Alibone...
22/08/2020
Binoculars
Swarovski NL Pure 8x42 W B binocular
Slim, yet curvaceous and with a revolutionary field of view, is Swarovski's NL Pure now the ultimate birding binocular? Mike Alibone...
17/08/2020
Binoculars
Kite APC Stabilized 12x30 binocular
Is Kite's new image-stabilised binocular range set to shake up the market? Mike Alibone looks into the latest technology which may become...
26/07/2020
Telescopes
RSPB Avocet Spotting Scope
The increasingly popular travelscope trend has a brand new entry to the market. Mike Alibone gets to grips with the RSPB's ultra-compact...
10/07/2020
Binoculars
Kite Ursus 8x42 binocular
Kite's new entry-level range is a sturdy, no-frills addition to the budget end of the market. Mike Alibone investigates the 8x42 model to...
02/05/2020
Binoculars
RSPB 8x42 HD binocular
Now better value than ever, in the light of a price drop, Mike Alibone revisits the RSPB's flagship binocular.
29/02/2020
Optics
Celestron NV-2 Night Vision Scope
Mike Alibone steps beyond the twilight zone to evaluate Celestron's latest fusion of technology with optics.
19/01/2020
Binoculars
Vortex Razor UHD 8x42 binocular
Sharp optics with a smooth finish – does this new binocular from Vortex live up to its name? Mike Alibone trials the Razor UHD.
27/12/2019
Binoculars
Kite Lynx HD+ 8x42 binocular
With a fresh design and superior optics, Kite takes its Lynx binoculars to a higher level. Mike Alibone checks out the popular choice.
30/11/2019
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