Which Power and Size of Binocular Should I Choose?
If you are trying to decide between different sizes of binoculars (for example, 8x42 or 10x50), here is some helpful information: Magnification - The first number refers to the power, such as 8x or 10x. The lower the power, the easier it is to focus and hold the binocular steady, so use higher powers only as necessary. Size - The second number is a measure of size: it's the effective diameter of the objective lens in millimeters. This is the biggest lens in the binocular and it points towardFew readersPorro and Reverse Porro Binoculars
Porro and reverse porro binoculars have prisms that face different directions. Porro binoculars face forward and reverse porro face backward. Reverse porro binoculars are typically more compact and lighter and they can have a more flattened field effect. The design of the binoculars is also different, which you can see in the image below. The Difference between a Porro and Reverse Porro Prism Binocular (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/c/0/e/4c0e148c1fb73800/image20250331Few readers