Brand Marine Waterproof Binoculars

 

Binoculars is just one type of optics and selection of this type of optical instrument is huge. There are binoculars for each group of people.

Some binoculars can be used at home only while others have been created to use them in almost any environment. Cheap binoculars have a very limited usage.

Cheap binoculars are not waterproof or fog proof. But there is a specific class of binoculars known as marine binoculars. They are designed specifically for sea trips.

Marine binoculars are always waterproof and fog proof. We don’t need low quality optical instruments.

I’m going to show you only tested ones that will never disappoint you. Because your sea safety and orientation in the sea depend on the quality of marine binocular.

So, we need the best one.

 

 

Why use marine binoculars?

Marine binoculars are designed and used by different groups of people, such as sailors, military, yachtsmen, by those who travel on cruise ships or have their own yachts.

You can use marine binoculars in the most extremal conditions because they are designed specifically for such conditions.

Binoculars with high magnification power are not recommended because of their narrow field of view and causing hand shaking which results in unstable image.

Most marine binoculars have magnification 7x or 8x. Such binoculars have a wide angle of view, around 8 degrees or even 8.5 or 9 degrees and they are very lightweight which ensures image stability.

Image stability is very important especially in the sea because of the sea roll. For this purpose you can take advantage of image stabilization binoculars.

They provide an excellent image stability especially in the sea. But they are pretty expensive.

 

 

If you can afford it that would be a great investment in a great piece of optical instruments that you will use everywhere.

It will be a great optical instrument for marine purposes, terrestrial or even astronomical observations thanks to image stability.

But magnification 7x and 8x for marine binoculars is not the limit. You definitely can choose a more powerful binocular up to 15x to be able to use from hand.

If you need something even more powerful you can choose special binoculars with magnification up to 50x or even 100x for your yacht.

Such binoculars come with tripod. So, everything is possible. It mainly depends on your activity and intent of use.

 

 

Brand Marine Binoculars

Main features of marine binoculars:

1. Illuminated digital compass for navigation and measuring distances

2. Range-finding reticle

3. Waterproof

4. Fog proof

5. Wide field of view

6. Multipurpose binoculars

7. Suitable for use in all weather conditions

8. Suitable for use at night time

 

Popular brand marine binoculars are:

• Nikon
• Bresser
• Levenhuk
• Veber
• Bushnell
• Minox
• Steiner
• Canon
• Yukon
• Pentax
• Celestron
• Fujinon
• Hooway
• Aomekie
• Barska

 

 

Things to look for when choosing marine binocular

 

Porro vs roof prism

There are two types of marine binoculars, porro prism and roof prism. Mom binoculars are porro prism binoculars. Roof prism binoculars are less bulky.

 

Magnification

For river, lake or costal trips you don’t need super powerful marine binoculars. Magnification 7x or 8x will be enough.

Most of such binoculars have aperture 50mm so they can transmit more light which results in a brighter and clearer image.

For sea trips you better choose more powerful binocular with magnification 10x, 15x. Such binoculars have a gyroscope for image stabilization.

But they are more expensive.

 

Objective lens

When it comes to the size of objective lens for marine binoculars the optimal size would be 50mm which means it transmits more light and as a result you get bright and sharp image when looking through binoculars.

It’s even more important at night time. That’s why the most widespread binocular configuration is 7×50 or 8×50.

This means magnification 7x or 8x with objective lens of 50mm.

 

Water and fog proof

As I said, marine binoculars are protected from water or temperature difference.

There is a special standard to follow set by JIS- Japanese Industrial Standards.

According to this standard you can find out how well lenses are protected.

 

4 – Binocular is protected from splashing water but it’s not waterproof

5 – Binocular can withstand water jets

6 – Binoculars can be immersed in water for a short time

7 – Binocular can be immersed in water for 30 minutes at a depth of up to 100cm

8 – Completely waterproof binocular

 

If binoculars are filled with nitrogen it means binoculars will not fog up due to temperature changes.

So, fog proof optical instrument is well protected from such issues.

BTW, almost all marine binoculars have individual eyepiece focus in order to provide 100% waterproof safety for binoculars.

 

Lens coating

Since marine binoculars are suitable for all weather conditions they must have an excellent lens coating, preferably fully multi-coated lenses. This allows to transmit 97% of the light so you can get crystal clear and bright image even at night time.

 

Durability

Aside from being waterproof marine binoculars must be highly durable, shockproof and corrosion resistant. Also, all marine binoculars have a rubber armor that will help prevent you from dropping binoculars when wet.

 

Compass and rangefinder

All marine binoculars have illuminated digital compass for navigation and measuring distances.

Some binoculars even have goniometer / rangefinder scales to determine the distance, size, width and height of objects.

There are two types of rangefinders, with laser or reticle. Laser rangefinders are used in hunting binoculars and reticle in marine binoculars.

 

Field of view

As I said above, the optimal magnification for marine binoculars is 7x or 8x. Such binoculars are lightweight and you get stable image when looking through them.

Bulky binoculars cause way more hand shaking and unstable image as a result. Any binocular with magnification higher than 10x has a narrow field of view.

Just keep this in mind. If you need wide angle binoculars then choose magnification up to 10x.

If you need a powerful magnification, such as 12x and above that then you get optics with a narrow field of view.

 

Floating Strap

Floating strap is another thing that is highly recommended to use with your marine binocular.

In case you drop your binocular it will not sink in case if you have floating neck strap attached to it. They are not expensive. Some recommended straps:

 

• Steiner Floating Strap – $29.95
• Steiner Floating Strap – $27.71
• Eyeskey Universal Offshore Floating Strap – $14.99
• Levenhuk FS10 Floating Strap – $24.78

 

 

 

Can I look through binocular if I wear glasses?

There is some misunderstanding in this aspect. In fact, binocular is an optical instrument that can very well compensate and improve the image clarity for you even if you wear glasses.

This means you don’t need to wear glasses when you use your marine binocular.

But if you have astigmatism (common vision condition that causes blurred vision) then binocular can’t help and you have to look for binoculars that have at least 15mm eye relief.

 

 

Do I really need to buy marine binocular?

In fact, you don’t need it. You can choose any binocular 7×50 that is water and fog proof. If you don’t need compass or rangefinder your binocular will be even cheaper.

Binoculars with objective lens 50mm is highly recommended. Such binoculars may be a little bulky but they provide an excellent image quality and clarity.

 

 

Best Brand Marine Waterproof Binoculars

• Steiner 280 Military/Marine 8×30
• Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 with Compass
• Steiner Marine Commander 7×50
• Fujinon Mariner WPC-XL 7×50
• Celestron Oceana Porro WP CF and RC 7×50
• Bresser Topas 7×50 WP compass binoculars
• Bresser Nautic 7×50 WD compass binoculars
• Bushnell Marine Waterproof 7×50
• Barska Deep Sea 7×50
• Hooway waterproof Military 7×50 Marine Binocular
• Aomekie Top Grade Floating Marine 10×50
• Aomekie Marine Binocular 7×50
• Steiner Commander Global 7×50
• Steiner Tactical Marine binocular 10×50
• Bushnell Marine 7×50 Waterproof Binocular
• Steiner Commander 7×50 with reticle & zone compass
• Fujinon Techno-Stabi 14×40
• Celestron Cavalry 7×50
• Steiner Navigator Pro C Marine 7×30
• Fujinon Polaris 7×50 FMTRC
• Minox Nautic 7×50
• Nikon OceanPro Global compass 7×50
• Canon 10×42 Image Stabilization Binoculars
• Navigator Marine 7×50
• Levenhuk Nelson 7×50
• Levenhuk Nelson 8×30
• Pentax 7×50 Marine
• Nikon WP Compass 7×50
• ESSLNB Marine Binoculars with Night Vision Compass Rangefinder 7X50
• Bushnell H2O Waterproof
• Nikon 8×42 ProStaff 3S Binocular

 

 

Marine binoculars under $100

 

     Bushnell H2O Waterproof Compact Roof Prism Binocular 10×25

• Wide field of view
• Magnification power 10x
• Prism type: BAK4
• Waterproof and Fogproof
• Customer satisfaction: 76%
• Price: $56.89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Bushnell H2O Waterproof/Fogproof Roof Prism Binocular 10×42

• Wide field of view
• Magnification power 10x
• BaK-4 prism
• 92% customer satisfaction
• Price: $99.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Nikon 8×42 ProStaff 3S Binocular

• Magnification 8x
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Anti-reflection multi-coated optics
• Waterproof
• Fog proof
• 378 feet / 1000 yds or 7.2°
• Customer satisfaction: 91%
• Price: $86

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Aomekie Top Grade Floating Marine 10×50

• Wide field of view – Magnification power 10x
• Fully Multi-Coated optics
• Built in with an internal rangefinder
• Built in illuminated compass
• Rubber armored –
• Field of view: 7.5° (396 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ Fog proof
• Shock resistant
• Night vision
• 76% customer satisfaction
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• Price: $99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Levenhuk Nelson 8×30

• Wide field of view
• Magnification power: 8x
• BAK-4 prism
• Fully multi-coated optics
• Digital illuminated compass
• Rangefinder with reticle
• 417 feet / 1000 yds or 8°
• Waterproof
• floating body
• Fog proof
• Customer satisfaction: Yes
• Price: $99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $200

 

     Celestron Oceana Porro WP CF and RC 7×50

• Extra-wide field of view binocular
• Magnification power 7x
• Fully Multi-Coated optics
• Illuminated Compass
• Ranging reticle
• Individual eyepiece focus
• Aluminum Body
• Field of view: 7.5° (402 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• 60% customer satisfaction
• Price: $122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Bresser Topas 7×50 WP compass binoculars

• Magnification 7x
• BAK-4 prism
• Field of view: 6.6° (342 feet / 1000 yds)
• Waterproof/Fog-proof
• Shockproof
• Illuminated digital compass
• Rangefinder
• Rubber armouring
• Tripod mountable
• Price: $134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Bushnell Marine Waterproof 7×50 with Compass

• Magnification power 7x
• Fully Multi-Coated optics
• Individual eyepiece focus
• Built-in internal compass
• Rubber armored
• Field of view: 7.3° (382 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Shock resistant
• 81% customer satisfaction
• Price: $157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Barska Deep Sea 7×50

• Magnification power 7x
• Fully Coated optics
• Individual eyepiece focus
• Built in with an internal rangefinder
• Built in directional compass
• Rubber armored
• Field of view: 7.5° (395 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Shock resistant
• 81% customer satisfaction
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• Price: $112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Hooway waterproof Military 7×50 Marine Binocular

• Magnification power 7x
• Fully Multi-Coated optics
• Individual eyepiece focus
• Built in with an internal rangefinder
• Built in illuminated compass
• Rubber armored
• Field of view: 7.5° (396 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Shock resistant
• 82% customer satisfaction
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• Price: $119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Aomekie Marine Binocular 7×50

• Magnification power 7x
• Fully Multi-Coated optics
• Built in with an internal rangefinder
• Built in illuminated compass
• Rubber armored
• Field of view: 7.5° (396 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Shock resistant
• Night vision
• 90% customer satisfaction
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• Price: $117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Bushnell Marine 7×50 Waterproof Binocular

• Magnification power 7x
• Fully Multi-Coated optics
• Rubber armored
• Field of view: 7.2° (380 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Corrosion resistant
• Individual focus system
• 88% customer satisfaction
• Price: $133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Celestron Cavalry 7×50

• Extra-wide field of view binocular
• Magnification power 7x
• Fully Multi-Coated optics
• Integrated Digital Compass
• Integrated LCD provides GPS coordinates
• Ranging reticle to calculate distance and size of objects
• Individual eyepiece focus for razor-sharp views
• Field of view: 7.2° (394 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• 80% customer satisfaction
• Price: $169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Levenhuk Nelson 7×50

• Wide field of view
• Magnification power: 7x
• BAK-4 prism
• Fully multi-coated optics
• Digital illuminated compass
• Rangefinder with reticle
• 366 feet / 1000 yds or 7°
• Waterproof
• floating body
• Fog proof
• Customer satisfaction: Yes
• Price: $119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Pentax 7×50 Marine

• Magnification 7x
• BAK-4 prism
• All-Weather Reliability
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Built-in Compass with LED Compass Illuminator
• Ranging reticle
• Slip-resistant
• Waterproof
• Fog proof 350 feet / 1000 yds or 6.7°
• Customer satisfaction: 70%
• Price: $179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     ESSLNB Marine Binoculars 7X50

• Magnification 7x
• BAK-4 prism All
• Weather Reliability
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Built-in Compass with LED Compass Illuminator
• Floating Binoculars with Floating Strap
• Ranging reticle
• Individual focus
• Shock resistant/Slip-resistant
• Fog proof / Dust-proof/Waterproof
• 396 feet / 1000 yds or 7.5°
• Customer satisfaction: 81%
• Price: $117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $300

 

     Steiner 280 Military/Marine 8×30

• Autofocus function
• Field of view 362 feet / 1000 yds or 6.9°
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armoring
• Unmatched Clarity and Durability
• Autofocus
• No receipt required lifetime warranty
• Rainproof, fog-resistant construction
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• Customer satisfaction: 95%
• Price: $299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Fujinon Mariner WPC-XL 7×50

• Extra-wide field of view binocular
• Magnification power 7x
• Illuminated Compass
• Rubber armored
• Field of view: 7° (370 feet / 1000 yds)
• BaK-4 prism
• Waterproof/ fog proof
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• 90% customer satisfaction
• Price: $229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Bresser Nautic 7×50 WD compass binoculars

• Magnification 7x
• BAK-4 prism
• Waterproof
• Multi Coated Red Lenses
• Fog-proof
• Illuminated digital compass
• Rubber armouring
• Field of view: 7.5° (396 feet / 1000 yds)
• Tripod mountable
• Price: $261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Steiner Navigator Pro 7×30

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability
• Sports Autofocus system
• Fully multicoated optics
• No receipt required lifetime warranty
• Water proof Fog proof Shock resistant
• 370 feet / 1000 yds or 7°
• Customer satisfaction: 100%
• Price: $245

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Nikon OceanPro Global compass 7×50

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability
• Corrosion resistant /Shock resistant
• Anti-reflection multi-coated optics
• Digital illuminated compass
• Horizontal and vertical hashes and stadia for range and size estimation
• Waterproof/Fog proof
• 377 feet / 1000 yds or 7.1°
• Customer satisfaction: 100%
• Price: $279

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Steiner Commander XP 7×30

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability (Steiner Nano-Protection)
• Fully multicoated optics
• 30 year warranty
• Water proof/Fog proof
• Sports-Auto Focus System
• 390 feet / 1000 yds or 7.4°
• Customer satisfaction: Yes
• Price: $299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $500

 

     Steiner Tactical Marine binocular 10×50

• Magnification 10x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability
• Sports Autofocus system
• Steiner’s advanced lens coatings
• No receipt required lifetime warranty
• Rain proof /Fog proof
• Shock resistant
• 302 feet / 1000 yds or 5.7°
• Customer satisfaction: 89%
• Price: $469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Nikon Marine 7×50 IF WP

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability
• Corrosion resistant /Shock resistant
• Multi-coated optics
• Individual focus
• Waterproof/Fog proof
• 391 feet / 1000 yds or 7.5°
• Customer satisfaction: 100%
• Price: $350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $600

 

      Steiner Navigator Pro Kompass Z2 7×30

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability
• Built-in high-end compass
• Fully multicoated optics
• No receipt required lifetime warranty
• Water proof/Fog proof
• Individual focus (Sports-Auto Focus System)
• 370 feet / 1000 yds or 7°
• Customer satisfaction: Yes
• Price: $517

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $700

 

      Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 with Compass

• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armoring
• High Contrast Optics and Durability
• Autofocus
• No receipt required lifetime warranty
• Stable image
• HD Stabilized Compass
• 370 feet / 1000 yds or 7°
• Water and fog proof
• Customer satisfaction: 92%
• Price: $609

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $1,000

 

     Bushnell 10×42 Fusion ARC

• Magnification 10x
• BAK-4 prism with Phase corrective coating
• All-Weather Reliability
• Superior resolution and clarity
• Rubber Armored
• Laser Rangefinder
• Waterproof/Fog proof
• 305 feet / 1000 yds or 5.8°
• Customer satisfaction: 80%
• Price: $839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Minox Nautic 7×50

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability
• Fully multicoated optics
• Individual eyepiece focus
• Selectable Horizontal Ranging Reticle
• Digital Compass
• Waterproof/Fog proof
• 372 feet / 1000 yds or 7.1°
• Customer satisfaction: 100%
• Price: $747

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Fujinon Polaris 7×50 FMTRC

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability
• Fully multicoated optics
• Rangefinder
• Compass (Optional external compass illuminator)
• Waterproof/Fog proof
• 393 feet / 1000 yds or 7.5°
• Customer satisfaction: Yes
• Price: $849

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Fujinon Techno Stabi 14×40 Image Stabilization Binocular

• Wide field of view
• 380 feet / 1000 yds or 4°
• Fogproof; Waterproof
• Magnification power: 14x
• Prism type: Roof prism,
• BAK-4
• Customer satisfaction: 95%
• Price: $999.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $1,200

 

      Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars

• Wide field of view
• Magnification power: 10x
• Fully Super Spectra Coatings
• Ultra-Low Dispersion Lead-Free Glass
• Prism type: Porro II prism, UD Lens
• 341 feet / 1000 yds or 6.5°
• Waterproof
• Customer satisfaction: 88%
• Price: $1,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Steiner Commander Race Edition 7×50

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• Image Clarity
• Durability (Steiner Nano-protection)
• Built-in high-end compass
• Fully multicoated optics
• 30 years of warranty
• Water proof /Fog proof
• Splash-proof
• Suitable for eyeglass wearers
• 392 feet / 1000 yds or 7.4°
• Customer satisfaction: Yes
• Price: $1045

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $1500

 

      Steiner Marine Commander 7×50 with compass

• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• HD stabilized illuminated compass
• Ranging reticle
• Image Clarity (BAK-4 prism)
• Durability
• Autofocus
• No receipt required lifetime warranty
• Water and fog proof
• Shock resistant
• 392 feet / 1000 yds or 7.4°
• Customer satisfaction: 95%
• Price: $1,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $2,000

 

      Steiner Commander 7×50 LRF

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• STEINER High-Definition-Optics
• Durability (Steiner Nano-Protection)
• Fully multicoated optics
• 30 year warranty
• Water proof/Fog proof
• Sports-Auto Focus System
• 384 feet / 1000 yds or 7.3°
• Customer satisfaction: Yes
• Price: $1,781

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marine binoculars under $2,500

 

      Steiner Commander Global 7×50

• Magnification 7x
• All-Weather Reliability
• Rubber Armored
• HD stabilized illuminated digital compass
• Ranging reticle
• Image Clarity (BAK-4 prism)
• Durability
• Sports Autofocus system
• Steiner nano lens protection
• High Definition Diamond Marine Lens Coating
• No receipt required lifetime warranty
• Water and fog proof
• Shock resistant
• Floating Neck Strap
• 392 feet / 1000 yds or 7.4°
• Customer satisfaction: 95%
• Price: $2,399