Telescopes
Review Viking Swallow 50 ED Compact Spotting Scope
Pushing the quality envelope, Viking Optical has significantly upgraded its smallest spotting scope. Mike Alibone takes a look at the new...
24/01/2023
Optics
Optics Editor Mike Alibone leads a team of expert reviewers field testing the latest binoculars, telescopes and tripods.
Binoculars
Hawke Vantage 8x42 binocular
Launched earlier this year, Hawke's newly upgraded Vantage binocular packs a big punch at entry level, says Mike Alibone.
22/11/2022
Binoculars
Opticron Verano BGA VHD 10x50 binocular
Hot off the production line, Opticron's latest addition to its binocular range breaks the mould and is also big on performance, says Mike...
04/10/2022
Binoculars
Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 binocular
With rolling upgrades recently phased in across the whole range, is Hawke ahead of the curve in entry-level binoculars? Mike Alibone checks...
06/09/2022
Telescopes
Swarovski ATC 17-40x56 travelscope
With the launch next month of its new ATC spotting scope, Swarovski Optik effectively demonstrates it is now possible to fit a quart into a...
02/09/2022
Binoculars
Viking Osprey ED 8x42 binocular
Knocking the popular Peregrine model off its perch, the new Osprey takes pride of place at the top of Viking's binocular range. Mike...
23/08/2022
Binoculars
ZEISS Victory SFL 8x40 binocular
The launch of two new ZEISS binoculars sets modern optics in a traditional format. Mike Alibone sheds light on the new models.
26/05/2022
Binoculars
Nikon Monarch M7 10x30 and 8x42 binoculars
Nikon recently launched a new set of Monarch binoculars, but which one takes the crown? Mike Alibone delves into the detail to find out.
26/04/2022
Telescopes
Swarovski 115 mm ATX/STX/BTX objective module
Said to be the biggest of its kind for birding and wildlife watching, Swarovski Optik has added a new objective component to its modular...
11/03/2022
Optics
Kowa TSN-99A Prominar telescope
A new, advanced addition to the highly respected Kowa TSN range sees the first significant design change for 15 years. But is it a winner?...
20/02/2022
Binoculars
Celestron Regal ED Flat Field 8x42 binocular
Lifting the bonnet on the recently launched Regal binoculars, Mike Alibone delivers the verdict on the new king of Celestron's birding...
08/01/2022
Binoculars
Bushnell Engage EDX 8x42 binocular
Mike Alibone describes this new release as 'Bushnell's best birding binocular to date'.
14/11/2021
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