Myth Busting
Do you always look for the highest magnification possible when choosing a Monocular – In practice this is rarely a good idea. Higher magnification does make the subject closer but there are a number of downsides as a result;
A bigger magnification reduces the field of view which limits the amount of light entering the Monocular or Binocular. This will affect the brightness of the image causing whatever you are looking at to appear dull. Higher magnifications amplify any movement so it’s harder to keep what you are looking at in view. You may have experienced this when zooming in with your camera.Optical lenses above 12x magnification are very complex, rare and expensive. Do not fool for cheap optics claiming they are 16x or higher as we can guarantee they will not be! – As an ethical company with years of experience we have tried hundreds of different types of Monoculars and binoculars and truly feel we deliver the right balance of price vs quality – giving you confidence you are spending your money wisely.
Key Criteria
Magnification – this is denoted by the first number on the monocular or binocular. For example, an 8x40 has a magnification of 8x