The naked eye can only see so far, and radar can’t tell you what species of birds are diving on the horizon. The key is choosing the right binoculars for your needs, balancing magnification, lens ...

This new made-in-USA riflescope mount from Antimatter Industries changes how shooters engage targets.

Although set at quite a low price point, we found the Celestron Nature DX 8x42mm Binocular a solid performer, given its magnification power. It’s tough in design and seems to be able to soak up a few ...

Trying to zoom in on distant feathered friends using regular binoculars can be a shaky proposition. Fujifilm has launched some binoculars aimed at birdwatchers that have built-in image stabilization ...

None of us wants to hunt with an ugly rifle. Ideally, the size relationship between a rifle and riflescope should improve the looks of your rig, providing a feng shui that would warm the heart of a ...

If you’re shopping for a rifle scope, the third question—after “What do you plan to use it for?” and “How much are you looking to spend?”—is “Are you looking for a first-plane or second-plane reticle?

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more During the last quarter century, we’ve seen a tremendous advancement in rifle scopes.

You certainly know about binoculars and telescopes for magnifying faraway objects. But consider their in-between sibling, spotting scopes. They’re the sweet spot of specialty optics, letting you zoom ...

Most consumer point and shoot digital cameras say something like, "5x optical zoom," or "9x optical zoom" on the box. But, when you move up to micro-4/3s and SLRs, you lose that. It makes sense - the ...

California-based accessory maker Sandmarc has launched a new Tetraprism 72mm Lens for iPhone that adds 3x optical ...