Binoculars
Interested in binoculars or spotting scopes? Appointments are available to view optics in person! To set up an appointment, call us at 503-292-9453 ext. 3 or email the store at store@audubonportland.org. Appointments allow us to be as safe and sanitized as possible. Thank you for understanding!
Our large selection of binoculars and spotting scopes includes top brands like Nikon, Swarovski, Zeiss, Leupold, Vortex, and Opticron. We are an authorized optics dealer with prices to match Big Box and online stores. Our dedicated, knowledgeable staff and wide selection makes the Nature Store the go-to place for top quality optics. Because we put such a high value on customer service, we choose not to sell our optics online. Please visit our store to meet our optics experts and test drive binoculars and sighting scopes in a real-life outdoor setting.
The Nature Store carries a full host of binoculars, ranging in size and price. From small and compact binoculars that easily fit in your pocket or backpack, to full-size binoculars that let in the most light, we have something to fit your needs.
Binocular harnesses, tripod adapters, and digiscoping equipment are just a few of the accessories we carry to change up your binocular game. For a complete list of binoculars we carry, click here to check out our Price List. Be sure to call for current availability!
Staff Picks
Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8×32
$166 Regular / $149 Members
A perfect introductory pair of binoculars for the beginner or occasional birder, inspired by Oregon’s natural landscapes! The Opticron Oregon 4 PCs are durable, waterproof, easily adjusted, and contain fully multi-coated glass to deliver above average resolution and color fidelity in a functional design.
Ideal for almost all types of daytime wildlife observation, these affordable binoculars are a great tool for the casual naturalist or budding birder.
Nikon Monarch 5 8×42
$311 Regular / $279.95 Members
Anyone who’s done their research on high-performance birding optics is bound to come across the Nikon Monarch 5s. These mid-price binoculars are endorsed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and consistently make the lists for top recommended birding binos – and for good reason! The Extra-Low Dispersion glass and multi-layer coatings help ensure superior color, contrast, and light transmission with minimal distortion, at a price that’s hard to beat. The rubberized exterior and lightweight body make these binoculars the perfect companion for a day spent in nature.
Vortex Razor HD 8×42
$1,090 Regular / $979.99 Member
With a magnesium chassis weighing in at just 1.5lbs, the Vortex Razor HD combines the latest in lens and prism technology with an ergonomic, slim design. Anti-reflective coatings and high-density, extra-low dispersion glass ensure optimal light transmission and color precision, even in low light environments.
Backed by Vortex’s legendary VIP Unconditional Lifetime Warranty, you can rest assured that your investment is protected against accidental damage and defects, forever.
Swarovski EL 8.5×42
$2,954.50 Regular / $2,659 Member
When only the best will do, birders choose Swarovski. Leaders in the sport optics field, Swarovski glass is manufactured to the highest standards at their headquarters in Austria. For years, the EL models have set the industry benchmark in terms of performance, image sharpness, and color reproduction. The open bridge design makes these binos light and easy to handle, even on extended excursions.
Boasting a superb close focus, flat image, and field of view, these dynamic binoculars may very well be the last pair you ever need to buy!
