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Binoculars: Zeiss hunting binoculars for the high seat and stalking

Good binoculars let you identify game safely in the last of the light. Discover Zeiss models from compact to extra bright, plus cases to match.

Binoculars: Clear images from dawn until dusk

Hunting binoculars come along on almost every trip onto your ground. You use them to identify game, watch runs and keep an eye on fields and woodland edges. Here you will find binoculars from Zeiss, from the handy Terra ED Pocket and the Conquest HDX to the Victory range. Matching cases and mono adapters complete the selection, so your binoculars stay well protected and can be used in many ways.

From stalking to the night sit

For stalking and daytime use, compact models such as the Terra ED 8x32 or the folding Victory Pocket, which fits into any jacket pocket, are ideal. On the high seat, when the light fades, models with a 42 or 56 mm objective show their strength. The Victory HT with its very high light transmission is made for exactly these moments. The Victory RF adds a built-in rangefinder that shows you the distance to the animal straight away.

Cases and accessories

A matching binocular case protects your binoculars from rain, dust and knocks in your rucksack. For many models there are Cordura cases or a fitted hard case. The mono adapter attaches to one eyepiece and increases the magnification, which is handy for a close look at a detail. That way your binoculars remain a reliable companion for many seasons to come.

Frequently asked questions

Is 8x42 or 10x42 better for hunting?
An 8x42 gives a steadier image and a wider field of view, which helps when stalking and on driven hunts. A 10x42 shows more detail at distance but shakes a little more when handheld. Many hunters use the 8x42 as an all-rounder.

Can I use binoculars comfortably if I wear glasses?
Yes, that is what the twist-up eyecups are for. Twist them all the way in and your eye, with glasses on, gets close enough to the eyepiece to see the full field of view.

How do I focus my binoculars properly?
Close your right eye and focus the image for your left eye using the central focus wheel. Then close your left eye and adjust the right side with the dioptre ring. This setting then stays in place for you.

Finding the right binoculars

When choosing binoculars, it helps to ask yourself how you mostly hunt. If you stalk a lot or take part in driven hunts, a light pair with a wide field of view is pleasant to use, such as an 8x32 or 8x42. If you often sit out until late dusk, a bright model with a large objective is worth it. Zeiss offers a wide choice here: the Terra ED range is a solid start, the Conquest HDX a versatile all-rounder, and the Victory models stand for top optics up to a built-in rangefinder. For travelling light there are compact pocket binoculars that take up hardly any room. Remember a matching case too, so your binoculars stay protected in the rucksack and gives you clear, bright images for many years. Thanks to twist-up eyecups, glasses wearers get on well with them too.