Military Binoculars

People outside the military who are interested in military binoculars might be hobbyists of one sort or another who believe that high resolution military binoculars must be the very best available for the simple reason that they are made for the military. That may or may not be so, depending upon the binoculars and the purpose to which they are put. Army binoculars aren’t necessarily the best for every situation. Other people are interested in binoculars from the army because they are collectors of military equipment, and binoculars with a military specification are much sought after.

Military binoculars have changed considerably since General Rommel and Field Marshall Montgomery glared at each other through their field glasses across the sands of North Africa. Nonetheless, a German military binocular (vintage) on ebay would fetch a very good price. Antique German or Russian military binoculars, French military binoculars, or antique binoculars from just about any nation’s army are prized by collectors.

For military binoculars that are not antique, but are for actual use or even part of a collection of military equipment, surplus military binoculars can be purchased at army surplus stores or on the internet. Military surplus binoculars are certainly durable, and are often available at a good price. Because the military has many different situations in which binoculars are used, a great variety of surplus army binoculars con be found in the stores or on the Internet. It is even possible to buy foreign equipment (besides antiques) such as a Russian military binocular. Binoculars from the Russian military and other foreign armies are often for sale on the net.

One of the manufacturers of military binoculars and other optical equipment used by the armed forces is Steiner. Law enforcement agencies also use Steiner binoculars. You can buy Steiner binoculars from military surplus, but you can also order the same equipment the military uses directly from Steiner via the internet. The Steiner military marine 8x30 binoculars are an excellent choice for exploring, hunting, and marine use. This binocular weighs only eighteen ounces (510 grams) and has a field view of 390 feet @ 1000 yards. Eye relief is 20 mm. They are waterproof, durable, and priced at $549 new. You might find them less expensive as army surplus, or you might find a deal on ebay or some other internet shopping site. It never hurts to shop the net before you buy. You just might find a good deal.