Full Size Binoculars
Kahles Helia RF 10x42 Binocular/Rangefinder
Comfortably easy and reliable!Leica Trinovid HD 8x32 Binoculars
Rugged and compact! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Trinovid HD 10x32 Binoculars
Rugged and compact! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 Binoculars - Black
Compact design with uncompromising resolution power and almost indestructible construction! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Trinovid HD 10x42 Binoculars - Black
Compact design with uncompromising resolution power and almost indestructible construction! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD-Plus Binoculars - Black
Compact - high optical performance, easy focusing! Perfect companion for long hikes or nature observation! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Ultravid 10x32 HD-Plus Binoculars - Black
Compact - high optical performance, easy focusing! Perfect companion for long hikes or nature observation! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus Binoculars - Black
A real all rounder! Sharp detailed images - performs well in fading light! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus Binoculars - Black
Fine details at long distances - but without the weight! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus Binoculars - Black
Exceptional contrast and outstanding image brightness! Truly excellent binoculars for use at night and in low light! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Ultravid 10x50 HD-Plus Binoculars - Black
High magnification and good detail identification! Ideal for the hours approaching darkness! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus Binoculars - Black
Offers the best possible detail identification - ideal for use with tripods! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Noctivid 8x42 Binoculars - Black
Bright and brilliant image - well into dusk! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Noctivid 10x42 Binoculars - Black
Offers the best detail rendition! Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Noctivid 8x42 Binoculars - Green
Bright and brilliant image - well into dusk! Olive green armouring. Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Noctivid 10x42 Binoculars - Green
Offer the best detail rendition! Olive green armouring. Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid R SE 8x42 Binoculars
The new Geovid R SE 8x42 is a daylight glass with good twilight performance, making it a popular choice for hunters. With its compact dimensions and low weight, this model sits comfortably in the hand, offers a large field of view, and enables fatigue-free observation of stable iAll models are rugged and precise, equipped with must-have functions to meet the demands of modern, ethical hunters. For example, the laser of the Geovid R SE 8x42 measures distances of up to 1500 m, into early twilight.Leica Geovid R SE 10x42 Binoculars
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid PRO SE 8x42 Rangefinding Binoculars
The New Geovid Pro SE 42 models are true all-rounder: Excellent, bright optics and the powerful rangefinding up to 2,000 meters. Customize the Geovid Pro SE via Bluetooth® with the Leica Ballistics app and receive precise ballistic solutions with the embedded Applied Ballistics Ultralight® software. From observation to targeting to shooting: a reliable companion for all types of hunting.Leica Geovid PRO SE 10x42 Rangefinding Binoculars
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid R 8x42 Rangefinding Binoculars
The comfortable daylight specialist with the extra on field of view and stability Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid R 10x42 Rangefinding Binoculars
The advanced binocular to carry all day for almost any condition Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid R 8x56 Rangefinding Binoculars
The specialist with best-in-class low light performance and low weight for long glassing sessions Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid R 15x56 Rangefinding Binoculars
The powerful expert with the extra portion of magnification provides the details needed for great long-range observations Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid Pro 8x32 Rangefinding Binoculars - Black
With the introduction of the Geovid Pro 32 models Leica steps into a new era of capability and utility in laser rangefinding. The combination of our legendary optical quality and unique ranging capability with a never-before-seen compactness and on-board Applied Ballistics® software results in a groundbreaking, revolutionary rangefinding binocular. Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of theLeica Geovid Pro 8x32 Rangefinding Binoculars - Olive Green
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid Pro 10x32 Rangefinding Binoculars - Black
With the introduction of the Geovid Pro 32 models Leica steps into a new era of capability and utility in laser rangefinding. The combination of our legendary optical quality and unique ranging capability with a never-before-seen compactness and on-board Applied Ballistics® software results in a groundbreaking, revolutionary rangefinding binocular. Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of theLeica Geovid Pro 10x32 Rangefinding Binoculars - Olive Green
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid Pro 8x42 Rangefinding Binoculars - Black
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid Pro 8x42 Rangefinding Binoculars - Orange
Now available in OrangeLeica Geovid Pro 10x42 Rangefinding Binoculars - Black
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid Pro 10x42 Rangefinding Binoculars - Orange
Now available in OrangeLeica Geovid Pro 8x56 Rangefinding Binoculars - Black
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leica Geovid PRO 10x42 AB+ Rangefinding Binoculars - FDE
Leica Passport Scheme As part of our continued dedication to customer care, product longevity and sustainability, you can now take advantage of the Leica Passport Scheme. Benefit from complimentary accidental damage cover for 2 years, alongside the 10-year warranty offered on all products.Leupold BX-4 Range HD TBR/W 10x42 Rangefinder Binoculars
Lifetime Guarantee!Leupold BX-1 Marksman 10x42 Binoculars - Shadow Grey
Lifetime Guarantee!Leupold BX-1 McKensie HD 8x42 Binoculars - Grey
Great resolution and clarity!Leupold BX-1 McKensie HD 10x42 Binoculars - Grey
Great resolution and clarity!Full Size Binoculars
Full size binoculars are the go-to choice for anyone who values image quality, brightness, and long-distance detail. Designed with larger objective lenses and robust optical systems, they deliver outstanding performance across a wide range of outdoor activities. Whether you are glassing distant hillsides, identifying wildlife at dawn, or tracking birds in flight, full size binoculars offer the clarity and comfort needed for extended observation.
At Uttings, our range of full size binoculars is curated for professionals and enthusiasts alike, covering everything from premium European optics to dependable, great-value models for everyday use.
What Are Full Size Binoculars and How Do They Work?
Full size binoculars typically refer to models with objective lens diameters of 42mm and above. Common configurations such as 8x42, 10x42, and 10x50 balance magnification with light-gathering ability, making them ideal for serious observation in varied lighting conditions.
Like all binoculars, they work by using paired optical systems to magnify distant subjects while preserving depth perception. The larger objective lenses found in full size binoculars allow more light to enter the optics, resulting in brighter images, better low-light performance, and improved colour fidelity. This makes them especially popular for wildlife observation, birdwatching, astronomy, and field sports.
Compared to compact binoculars, full size models prioritise optical performance over portability. While they are larger and heavier, the trade-off is superior image quality and viewing comfort, particularly during long sessions.
How to Choose the Right Full Size Binoculars for Your Needs
Selecting the right full size binoculars starts with understanding how and where you will use them. Optical specifications, build quality, and handling all play an important role in long-term satisfaction.
Magnification and Objective Lens Size
Magnification determines how much closer your subject appears, while the objective lens size affects brightness. An 8x42 configuration offers a wide field of view and steady handheld performance, making it a favourite for birdwatching. A 10x42 or 10x50 provides more reach for open landscapes, though it may benefit from added stability.
Optical Quality and Coatings
High-quality glass and advanced lens coatings are essential for sharp, high-contrast images. Fully multi-coated lenses reduce reflections and maximise light transmission, while premium prism coatings enhance clarity and colour accuracy. These features are particularly noticeable in challenging light at dawn or dusk.
Durability and Weather Protection
Full size binoculars are often used in demanding outdoor environments. Look for models that are waterproof, fog-proof, and nitrogen or argon purged. A rugged, rubber-armoured body improves grip and protects the optics from knocks in the field.
Comfort and Ergonomics
Weight balance, eyecup design, and focus wheel smoothness all affect usability. Long eye relief is especially important for glasses wearers, while a well-designed chassis reduces fatigue during extended viewing.
For static observation or high magnification use, pairing your binoculars with a stable support from our range of optics tripods can significantly enhance comfort and image stability.
Top Full Size Binoculars Brands and Models at Uttings
Uttings stocks full size binoculars from some of the most respected names in optics. These brands are trusted by professionals worldwide for their consistency, innovation, and optical excellence.
Swarovski binoculars are renowned for exceptional clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness, making them a benchmark for premium performance. Zeiss combines cutting-edge coatings with ergonomic design, delivering outstanding low-light capability. Leica binoculars are celebrated for their colour accuracy and compact, elegant engineering. Opticron offers an extensive range that balances performance and value, appealing to both beginners and experienced users. Bushnell provides rugged, accessible models well suited to field sports and general outdoor use.
Within this category, you will find binoculars tailored for birdwatching, wildlife observation, marine use, and even introductory astronomy. Many users also explore complementary optics such as spotting scopes for long-range detail beyond handheld limits.
Full Size Binoculars Tips and Expert Advice
Getting the most from your binoculars involves more than just choosing the right model. Proper setup and technique can dramatically improve your viewing experience.
Adjusting the interpupillary distance ensures the images from both barrels merge into a single, comfortable view. Setting the dioptre correctly compensates for differences between your eyes, delivering optimal sharpness. Regular cleaning with appropriate lens tools helps maintain optical performance without risking damage.
For beginners, an 8x42 full size binocular is often the most forgiving and versatile option. Professionals may favour higher magnification or specialised coatings depending on their discipline, from detailed wildlife surveys to long-range observation in open terrain.
| Typical Use | Recommended Specification | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Birdwatching | 8x42 | Wide field of view and steady handling |
| Wildlife Observation | 10x42 | Extra reach with strong low-light performance |
| Open Landscapes | 10x50 | Maximum brightness and detail at distance |
Why Buy Full Size Binoculars at Uttings
Uttings is a family-run business based in Norwich, established in 1976 and built on decades of hands-on experience in outdoor and field sports retail. We stock premium full size binoculars from the world’s leading brands, supported by knowledgeable advice from specialists who genuinely use the equipment they sell.
With fast delivery, expert customer service, and over 45,000 five-star reviews on Trustpilot, Uttings is trusted by outdoor enthusiasts across the UK. Our passion for the great outdoors ensures you receive not just a product, but the confidence to choose the right optics for your needs.
Full Size Binoculars FAQs
What magnification is best for full size binoculars?
An 8x magnification offers stability and a wide field of view, while 10x provides more detail for distant subjects at the cost of slightly reduced steadiness.
What does objective lens size mean?
The objective lens size, such as 42mm or 50mm, affects brightness. Larger lenses gather more light, improving low-light performance.
Are full size binoculars good for low-light use?
Yes, their larger objective lenses and advanced coatings make them well suited to dawn, dusk, and overcast conditions.
How important is field of view?
A wider field of view makes it easier to track moving subjects, which is especially useful for birdwatching and wildlife observation.
What is eye relief and why does it matter?
Eye relief is the distance your eyes can be from the eyepieces while still seeing the full image. Longer eye relief benefits glasses wearers.
Are full size binoculars waterproof?
Most quality models are waterproof and fog-proof, making them reliable in wet and humid environments.
Can full size binoculars be tripod mounted?
Many models feature a tripod adapter socket, allowing stable, hands-free viewing for extended sessions.
Is zoom better than fixed power?
Fixed power binoculars generally offer better optical quality and durability than zoom models, making them the preferred choice for most users.



