Ignite your sense of adventure with the new Avalon 10×42 PRO HD. The world’s lightest professional level binoculars. Order a pair and begin your adventure today.
Beautifully designed and packaged for personal use or gift.
Twist-down eyecups for viewing with or without glasses.
Ideal for general or home viewing, scenery, bird watching, travel, sports, nature, wildlife, safari, star gazing and the outdoors.
Powerful 10x magnification and fully multicoated optics. Bright, razor sharp images from 10 feet and up to 30 miles and beyond.
Lightweight, mid-sized, professional level binoculars weighing only 550 grams (19.4 oz).
100% Waterproof and fog-proof, body internally purged with nitrogen gas to prevent corrosion or lens fogging.
Binoculars, Avalon carry case, neck strap, protective covers and gift box are included.
Covered by Avalon’s 90-days money back guarantee and VIP lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Avalon Optics Model
AVA-10421
Magnification
10x
Objective Lens Diameter
42 mm
Exit Pupil
4.2 mm
Eye Relief
15 mm
Prism Type
BAK-4, Roof
Lens Coating
Fully Multicoated
Waterproof
Yes
Fog-proof
Yes
Nitrogen Filled
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
9.8 ft (3 m)
Field of View
283 ft / 1000 yards
Angle of View
5.4°
Interpupillary Distance
56mm – 74mm
Dimensions
5.6 x 4.9 inch (14.3 x 12.4 cm)
Weight
19.4 oz (550 grams)
92 reviews for Avalon 10×42 PRO HD Binoculars (BLACK)
Rated 5 out of 5
Glenn L. Manty –
Work well. Nice binoculars that do the job. Easy to adjust focus. Should last a long time.
Rated 5 out of 5
Pete –
I’ve had your basic binoculars all my life and decided to purchase a pair of Avalons after checking all the reviews on different brands and magnification. I was not disappointed. We just returned from a cruise to Alaska and they worked great coming in handy for both wildlife and the receding glaciers in the area. I can now toss my old ones or better yet, donate them to my grandkids until they get old enough for a good pair such as the Avalon brand.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sal Scecchitano –
Received quickly in perfect condition. Performed well and as advertised.
Rated 5 out of 5
Byron –
Saw eagles and nest on the first day we used them at our ranch. Fantastic
Rated 5 out of 5
allen shoenberger –
I was astounded at how much more was visible with 10 power versus 8 power. These are wonderful binoculars, both for clarity and breadth of field. Loved watching the birds in m y back yard.
Rated 5 out of 5
Colleen Dolan –
I have only had them a week or so but these binoculars are GREAT! I am enjoying the ease of use of them and the clarity with which I can view the birds in my back yard and also in places I would otherwise never be able to see them without the binoculars. So glad I got them! Nice birthday gift!
Rated 5 out of 5
stu harding –
Great birthday present. Very easy to use. Very clear. Light and good fun. Good price. Good website. Well done folks!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Anthony Crolla –
Far exceeded my expectations. Excellent quality and really good service. Would recommend highly
Rated 5 out of 5
Buzz Evans –
I’ve been wanting a good pair of binoculars for some time . I am an avid birder and have several feeders in my back yard and every bird that is in our state come to our feeders . I can’t tell you how pleased I am when I decided to buy these . Perfect , couldn’t have ask for anything better. Thank you for making such a great product .
Rated 5 out of 5
Gerry Harper –
Yet to be used ‘in the field. Impressive when trying them in my garden. although I keep forgetting to wind out the eye viewers. An excellent mid-price range of binoculars.
Rated 5 out of 5
ken Nicholson –
problem with eye cup but quickly replaced with new pair within 4 days very happy with
the binoculars all good
Rated 5 out of 5
Bethan –
These are binoculars of exceptional quality for a very reasonable price. I have also been extremely happy with the customer service of Avalon Optics. Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian Speers –
Excellent binoculars. They were a present off my wife and I am enjoying using them very much. They are so clear and a good size. They are a good weight, not too heavy and it’s easy enough to carry them around my neck.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerry Rosenbaum –
Great gift! Traveled to Alaska and found using binoculars to site whales, eagles, bears and other wildlife was exciting!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ann P –
As a first time binocular user I am amazed by these. Simple to set up but wow. I purchased them for a future Safari and because I have recently moved to live beside the sea. From my garden I can see the yachts sailing past and pick out details that were just a blur. I can spot butterflies in a far off bush and read the letters on tankers that are just blobs on the horizon.
These are one of the best things I have treated myself to in years (and that includes a rather expensive handbag) they are going to provide years of pleasure.
I can’t wait to take them on Safari
Rated 5 out of 5
Joanne Stawinoga –
better than I expected. Had a pair of 12 x 25 Tasco and just couldn’t seem to get them adusted right . probably operator error. but these Avalon are super easy to use and much brighter image , Really happy with them.
Rated 5 out of 5
David –
Wanted to buy a decent pair of binoculars for a safari trip to South Africa, did a lot of research and finally settled on these. We were not disappointed. Prompt delivery and well packed. These are the first binoculars I have used that give me a razor sharp single image whilst wearing my glasses, had no problems adjusting or focusing them. Took them to our local RSPB reserve for a trial run and both my wife and I were extremely impressed with how well they performed. Well worth the money.
Rated 5 out of 5
Deborah Beck –
Have just returned from Costa Rica where I tested my new binoculars. They are fab so pleased with them was able to see high up in to the rainforest and view beautiful birds.
Rated 5 out of 5
Phil Bell –
Compact and lightweight pair of quality binoculars with sharp powerful lenses . Very well made and well worth the money at that price .
Rated 5 out of 5
Noel Bell –
Bought these for my own general use. I find them very comfortable and easy to hold and manipulate. The image clarity is excellent as is the brightness.
Rated 5 out of 5
Julie Coombes –
Excellent binoculars for the price. Easy to use straight out of the box. Crystal-clear view and lightweight to carry. Ordered and received promptly. RECOMMENDED PURCHASE.
Rated 5 out of 5
Bill Wilson –
Wanted these for my wife’s birthday. She is a keen bird-watcher.
Clarity is great and the compact lightness enables steady viewing. We have had other binoculars but find the Avalon 10×42 binoculars to be ideal for bird-watching and all round viewing. My wife is “wrapped” with my gift.
Rated 5 out of 5
John March –
I purchased these binoculars as a present for my granddaughter. I am very pleased with them and my granddaughter is also. She wanted them for bird watching and for star gazing. So far she has not been able to use them for the stars but has found them to be fine for bird watching. I was keen to find a pair of binoculars to cover both subjects at a reasonable weight. I am confident they will prove to be fine for both her needs once the weather allows good clear night skies.
Rated 5 out of 5
Philip –
I am very pleased with the binoculars – great focus, well made and very neat. Impressed with the strap and general quality thank you
Rated 5 out of 5
Ray Reynolds –
Very pleased, excellent value, why spend hundreds when you get binoculars like these, prompt well organised delivery also
Rated 5 out of 5
Lawrie –
Happy with these bino’s , clarity of lenses is up there with more expensive brands, focus ring is smooth and precise, eye cups work great with or without glasses on. All round really good quality at a fair price.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tim Colgate –
Haven’t had a real opportunity to use them fully since they arrived. However, they arrived the day after I ordered them and setting up was fairly easy – I did use YouTube – and the initial viewing from my house appears to be clear and the the optics crisp. They appear to be a great purchase. Thank you Avalon, your explanation of the different types of binoculars enabled me to make this purchase. Really impressed
Rated 5 out of 5
John Cartwright –
Great binoculars at a great price. Perfect for watching wildlife, good clear vision, brilliant for the price
Rated 5 out of 5
Dave Weaving –
At this price I was more than happy. They are relatively light , well made and the view through them is clear and precise. I am more than happy with them.
Rated 4 out of 5
Albert Cheong –
Not too large, lightweight, and I find it small enough to carry in my small backpack without compromising the space in the pack for other things, clarity is very good compared to other binoculars that I had.
Rated 5 out of 5
Martin –
Great quality binoculars at a very competitive price. Light weight and comfortable to use., and easy to set diopter focus. Rapid delivery.
Easy to focus, and will focus down to about 10 feet, which is helpful in the garden.
Feel very solid and well made. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
Rated 5 out of 5
Martin Canton –
Great price for the quality of these binoculars. Delivery was very quick, and instructions more than adequate. Setting up focus was very straightforward, and they are light and comfortable in use. I have only used budget binoculars previously, and was amazed at the clarity of the image. I was also pleased that they focus down to about 10 feet, which is helpful for watching birds in the garden.
Overall these binoculars are excellent value for money, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
Rated 5 out of 5
max ketchin –
It’s a long time since I’ve had binoculars and I was looking for a pair to use for bird spotting in and around my garden. These binoculars are perfect, they are a great size and have brilliant optics. They are very clear and although i have a slight problem with one of my eyes they are easy to set up to obtain clear vision all the time. The pop out eye cups are great and save messy marks on the viewing lenses. I would recommend these binoculars very highly indeed
Rated 5 out of 5
glenys santer –
i needed new binoculars as i now wear glasses and this was difficult with my old bins. the difference is fantastic, nice and light good clarity especially when the light is not good.value for money.
Rated 5 out of 5
J. Robinson –
Very pleased with the Binoculars. Not yet field tested but I’m sure they will be just fine going on the results of using them around the garden. Very clear and sharp images
Rated 5 out of 5
Derek J. Wood –
Really decent binoculars for the price. Like a lot of Ornithologists I always went for names like Kowa and Opticron. Both made in Japan. Avalon have all the accessories you expect to find on more pricey binoculars. I like the soft feel, the thumb grips, the attached lens caps ( which can be replaced if lost) and really good quality carrying strap. My only gripe is the centre focus wheel has too much travel before you get sharp images of woodland birds. Time you get it in focus it usually has flown off! Would like to know more about the company and where they are made etc. I am convinced in the near future Avalon will be as widely known as Leica or Zeiss.
Rated 3 out of 5
Alan Conner –
Ok but clear markings for chosen diopter and inter eye settings would be helpful. Perhaps I should have tried other makes in stores first
Rated 5 out of 5
Frank Agosto –
I chose Avalon binoculars to replace a pair of other branded bin’s stolen from my car. First impressions are favourable and the general ease of use and accurate adjustments appear far superior to previous binoculars I’ve owned.
Rated 5 out of 5
patricia hurley –
Excellent customer service! One of the extending eye pieces did not stay in position when pulled out. I emailed Avalonoptics on Monday; a new replacement pair arrived Tuesday!
Rated 4 out of 5
Thiago Kathirasoo –
I had grown used to my old Swift Trilytes and was not expecting the Avalon 10×42 Pro HD to impress me but the image quality is very good and particularly so in low light conditions. Highly recommended
Rated 5 out of 5
Robeena –
Bought them for birdwatching and although I haven’t had a chance to try them out on an outing yet, I have been able to test them out on the trees around my home and I can say that they are easy to handle and once you adjust the settings, the views are crisp and clear.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dan –
Great value for these compact and clear binoculars. Easy to adjust and ideal for my line of work (horse trainer), even in the dark.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kellen Ronnau –
The price is considerably less then the brand names so I was skeptical of the claims made by the company. We just want to be able to watch the duck on our pond and do a little bird watching. The binoculars are great with clear views and excellent details. They are light weight and easy to use. The carrying case and strap are a little cheap but they work well. Even if I lose them I can buy another pair and still be less cost than the competition. I would recommend them to anyone who wants binoculars but is not a fanatic. For the average user these are much more affordable and work well.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kathrin Asto –
As expected, the lenses and the binocular itself are of excellent quality.
It was a Christmas present for my husband, he is very happy.
Service and delivery was excellent too!
Rated 5 out of 5
EC –
Clear vision field, excellent for scouring mountains in search for wandering sheep.
Rated 5 out of 5
Alexander Brymer –
Now that Christmas has passed I have tried out my 1st pair of binoculars and i am very happy with my purchase they are very easy to use and the sharpness of what I have seen so far is absolutely fantastic definitely money well spent thanks
Rated 5 out of 5
John Jerwood –
Fast delivery and very pleased with the binoculars. They are light, easy to adjust and provide a clear image when observing birds and other wildlife. Good value.
Rated 5 out of 5
Emma –
Very impressed, bought for a Christmas present so have just tried them out. They are weighty but not too heavy. Feel good quality. Very happy with the magnification. As for delivery, couldn’t fault it at all. Overall, very happy and will recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5
Christine Straker –
Lovely binoculars, great Christmas present for my husband.
Rated 5 out of 5
Lewis Taylor –
Excellent quality optics. Good clear field of view, easily adjusted, lightweight and amazing value. Spent a long time researching and eventually settled on these for quality and value. Not regretted it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Stephen Cluff –
What’s not to like about these Binoculars , A great product and unbelievable price , Highly recommended,
Rated 5 out of 5
Ken Gill –
Very good quality for the price,optics are excellent,bought as Christmas present,highly recommend them
Rated 5 out of 5
Jean Jackson –
Really pleased with these binoculars!
Only used them once so far but they are so clear giving lots of detail.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jim Perry –
Quality is as expected
Rated 5 out of 5
Stan Weeden –
very good binoculars very smooth to focus they are good in dull conditions I could not be more pleased
for the quality and price and very fast delivery first class service I would recommend these to anybody
Rated 5 out of 5
john kent –
these binoculars are very good I live on the east coast so a lot of ship watching a little blip in the distance whoosh you got a ship easy to use straight out of box
Rated 5 out of 5
john kent –
give avalon 10 out of 10 for these 10×42 value for money as i live by the sea a lot of ships on the horizon as blips made me smile can see the light on the vessel now these are easy to use and are well worth the money
Rated 5 out of 5
Rob Fischer –
My daughter is using my pair of 10×42 binoculars for her PhD on birds in the Darwin area. Since she likes them so much I decided a pair for herself might be a good idea and I can reclaim mine. A good x-mas present
Rated 5 out of 5
Dorothy Pratt –
Had various new pairs of binoculars both cheap and expensive over the years due to bu,ping, dropping and loss. Tried other binoculars before choosing these. Clarity is brilliant and great over long distances. Easily adjustable between my husbands long sightedness and my short sightedness. Comfortable feel in the hands, light to carry .
Meet our needs perfectly 👍👍👍👍👍
Rated 4 out of 5
G Wilson –
Tried the new binoculars on our property and they are very good. Able to identify livestock and wildlife from great distances. Better than the cheap pair that we use to have. (until they broke) New pair smaller and easier to carry around.
Rated 5 out of 5
Pat –
Amazing. So clear and with the neck strap, perfect
Rated 5 out of 5
Colin Gimson –
Just tried these binoculars from my house but the clarity is brilliant. Very light compared to the ones i had and much sharper. First impressions suggest these are a really good buy. Looking forward to using them on my holidays.
Rated 5 out of 5
William Bruce Bartlett –
Tried them out this morning looking good and nice and light to carry
Rated 5 out of 5
Tahira Dunn –
Quick delivery of a really great pair of binoculars. My husband loves them.
Rated 5 out of 5
don –
light,very clear,great color
Rated 5 out of 5
Rod P. –
Used the binoculars on the weekend and found them to be very clear and easy to use and suited my purpose very well
Rated 5 out of 5
Greg –
Bought these to use on a safari. Had an old 8×40 bulky set from another brand which i didnt really care for and frankly never used. Now that i wear glasses i dont care for binoculars at all BUT these were really fantastic. The images were crystal clear and for safari biewing they were truly percect. A friend used them and bought a pair himself mid safari. Love them!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan –
If you are like me, you are trawling the internet in search of an affordable pair of binoculars. I found this pair and read all the reviews on this website and on Procular and was so impressed I decided to purchase them. I cannot say how happy I am with the purchase! The image is crystal clear, they are so easy to use and can be used from a distance of 3m. They are really a great pair of binoculars. The low price is just a bonus.
Rated 5 out of 5
TERIE SCOTT –
I bought them as a gift for my sister and she is into bird watching. She told me they were great and how all the colors just come alive. She was very happy to have got them and said she would tell fellow birders about how wonderful they are. Thank you so much for such a great product and a great gift for her. Terie Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Rex –
Very good binoculars for the price. Fast delivery and a quality product. Very happy.
Rated 5 out of 5
Steve M –
Easy to order. Fast delivery.
Binoculars are very impressive. Nice size and weight with excellent optics.
Highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jim Murray –
I found that these binoculars ticked all the boxes for me in respect of being a good price, fairly lightweight and a compact sized unit. The lenses themselves have, on early testing, provided really great sharp images. My intention is to use them for wildlife spotting and landscapes. I feel sure that these binoculars will do an excellent job, so I am well satisfied. Thanks Avalon for mailing them promptly, and giving excellent service all round.
Rated 4 out of 5
Thomas Greenwell –
This is a great product for the price… Not perfect but very good.
Rated 4 out of 5
John –
Great around Binoculars at a very reasonable price. Have used then in Ireland over past month for bird watching and general viewing and happy with results. Recommended as great alround binoculars.
Rated 4 out of 5
Britt –
Great, especially for the price! They are bright and clear, if a little blurry at further focus levels. An awesome edition to my birding gear, and I am very much looking forward to taking them on bush walks and holidays.
Rated 5 out of 5
Diego –
I bought the Mini HD first, and within a week my wife had basically claimed them as their own. So I got the Pro HD shortly after, and I couldn’t be happier. They’re both great for whale watching, boat watching in the harbor, and even full moon watching. The Pro HD are still light enough to held with one hand, although my wife prefers the Mini HD, and she doesn’t mind giving up the 2X difference.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tim –
These binoculars are excellent. Very sharp and clear.
First class service delivery
Rated 4 out of 5
Craig –
Overall, I am very satisfied with these binoculars.
The optical image is bright and sharp – which is clearly the key starting point. I tested them against my Tasco 10×50 Porro Prism binos (admittedly now 20 years old but in excellent condition) and these are brighter despite the smaller objective lens. They are light weight and reasonably compact, given the image quality and magnification. The attached objective lens caps work well. The eye piece caps a little less so for me, as I use a tripod adaptor for carrying, rather than a strap (which the cap is designed to hang off). The materials make it very grippy, which will be good in adverse weather. The focus adjustment requires quite a bit of turn to go from close distance to far, but the plus side is it offers excellent fine-tuning focus adjustment. I did not measure if the 3m minimum focus distance is completely accurate, but I can confirm that it does focus quite close (especially compared to my 10×50).
On the slightly negative side:one of the twisting eye cups is too stiff to get to the most outward position. Additionally, it can also be a little difficult to get the eye accurately aligned for a completely clear image – it seems to need to be very precisely in position. Perhaps this will just be a case of getting used to the new ergonomics.
Rated 5 out of 5
jeff Coppersmith –
I have only used these new binoculars for NASCAR and they were perfect for that. I purchased them for my wife for our safari because the are smaller and lighter than the pair I own. We may have to trade off with this pair since they were so good.
Rated 5 out of 5
Francois Cappy –
I could be a bit biased having only owned horse racing kind of binoculars but I’m very happy with that new pair that I had for 3 months. Really good and sharp viewing. Looking forward to my holidays in West Canada in a couple of months..
Rated 5 out of 5
Judith carter –
The first pair of binoculars I have actually been able to see birds while wearing my glasses. These are perfect . Thank you.
Rated 5 out of 5
Lynn de la Torre –
I have a pond behind me and I purchased to look at the birds and all the other animals that are around that I’m unable to see them without extra help!! These are perform for my needs!
Rated 4 out of 5
David Haynes –
Used them today to watch Little Athletics and I could identify my grandkids on the other side of the oval who were not recognisable to the naked eye. Exactly what I wanted them for. Very happy
Rated 5 out of 5
Margaret –
The binoculars are perfect for seeing across the lake. They are a little heavy to hold steady, as mentioned by other reviews, but I like what I see.
Rated 5 out of 5
Col Chaffey –
The delivery of my binoculars was communicated extremely well and arrived very quickly. They are as advertised, clear and sharp! Could not be happier 😜👍🏻
Rated 5 out of 5
Rob Doughty –
Love these. Perfect for bird watching. Perfect size. Easy to use. Easy to carry.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sue Thompson –
Love the binoculars. They cover all that I want them to do and are so easy to use. Very impressed with the updates on exactly where the package was in its travels and final notification that they had been delivered. Thank you for a great product and excellent service.
Rated 4 out of 5
Les –
More than adequate for primary use which is bird finding. Compact and light.
Rated 4 out of 5
Judith Hawkes –
We are yet to use these for holiday purposes, but we have tried them out at home and they are easy to use with good vision. Lightweight, which will be good for our purposes. Excellent delivery times. We are actually planning on buying a second pair, so that we don’t have to share!
Rated 5 out of 5
Emily –
I purchased these as my first own pair for bird watching, after always borrowing binoculars from much more experienced twitchers. They are perfect – extremely light weight and so compact that I carry them with me in my handbag in my day-to-day. They provide an exquisitely clear view. They arrived quickly and beautifully packaged, were easy to ‘set up’ and the carry bag has a very convenient belt loop. All of this for an excellent price.
Rated 5 out of 5
Alan D –
Great customer service, well packaged and prompt delivery. Binoculars are great price and are ideal for my intended use. Highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
Steve H –
Best customer service ever.
Faulty binoculars were replaced within 7 days, no fuss, many thanks to the customer support team
Binoculars are great.
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Avalon does not currently offer a pickup service, sorry. All orders are sent out directly from our warehouse. Delivery is fast and free, to anywhere within the USA.
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All items sold on the Avalon Binoculars website are covered by a 90 days money back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with the quality of your purchase, for any reason, simply send the item back to us in its original packaging within 90 days of its delivery.
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Any item purchased on the Avalon Binoculars website also includes a lifetime VIP warranty. This warranty is valid for the original consumer purchaser only. For warranty claims simply contact us. All you need to provide is your order number and billing email used when purchasing the item.
Glenn L. Manty –
Work well. Nice binoculars that do the job. Easy to adjust focus. Should last a long time.
Pete –
I’ve had your basic binoculars all my life and decided to purchase a pair of Avalons after checking all the reviews on different brands and magnification. I was not disappointed. We just returned from a cruise to Alaska and they worked great coming in handy for both wildlife and the receding glaciers in the area. I can now toss my old ones or better yet, donate them to my grandkids until they get old enough for a good pair such as the Avalon brand.
Sal Scecchitano –
Received quickly in perfect condition. Performed well and as advertised.
Byron –
Saw eagles and nest on the first day we used them at our ranch. Fantastic
allen shoenberger –
I was astounded at how much more was visible with 10 power versus 8 power. These are wonderful binoculars, both for clarity and breadth of field. Loved watching the birds in m y back yard.
Colleen Dolan –
I have only had them a week or so but these binoculars are GREAT! I am enjoying the ease of use of them and the clarity with which I can view the birds in my back yard and also in places I would otherwise never be able to see them without the binoculars. So glad I got them! Nice birthday gift!
stu harding –
Great birthday present. Very easy to use. Very clear. Light and good fun. Good price. Good website. Well done folks!!
Anthony Crolla –
Far exceeded my expectations. Excellent quality and really good service. Would recommend highly
Buzz Evans –
I’ve been wanting a good pair of binoculars for some time . I am an avid birder and have several feeders in my back yard and every bird that is in our state come to our feeders . I can’t tell you how pleased I am when I decided to buy these . Perfect , couldn’t have ask for anything better. Thank you for making such a great product .
Gerry Harper –
Yet to be used ‘in the field. Impressive when trying them in my garden. although I keep forgetting to wind out the eye viewers. An excellent mid-price range of binoculars.
ken Nicholson –
problem with eye cup but quickly replaced with new pair within 4 days very happy with
the binoculars all good
Bethan –
These are binoculars of exceptional quality for a very reasonable price. I have also been extremely happy with the customer service of Avalon Optics. Thank you!
Brian Speers –
Excellent binoculars. They were a present off my wife and I am enjoying using them very much. They are so clear and a good size. They are a good weight, not too heavy and it’s easy enough to carry them around my neck.
Jerry Rosenbaum –
Great gift! Traveled to Alaska and found using binoculars to site whales, eagles, bears and other wildlife was exciting!
Ann P –
As a first time binocular user I am amazed by these. Simple to set up but wow. I purchased them for a future Safari and because I have recently moved to live beside the sea. From my garden I can see the yachts sailing past and pick out details that were just a blur. I can spot butterflies in a far off bush and read the letters on tankers that are just blobs on the horizon.
These are one of the best things I have treated myself to in years (and that includes a rather expensive handbag) they are going to provide years of pleasure.
I can’t wait to take them on Safari
Joanne Stawinoga –
better than I expected. Had a pair of 12 x 25 Tasco and just couldn’t seem to get them adusted right . probably operator error. but these Avalon are super easy to use and much brighter image , Really happy with them.
David –
Wanted to buy a decent pair of binoculars for a safari trip to South Africa, did a lot of research and finally settled on these. We were not disappointed. Prompt delivery and well packed. These are the first binoculars I have used that give me a razor sharp single image whilst wearing my glasses, had no problems adjusting or focusing them. Took them to our local RSPB reserve for a trial run and both my wife and I were extremely impressed with how well they performed. Well worth the money.
Deborah Beck –
Have just returned from Costa Rica where I tested my new binoculars. They are fab so pleased with them was able to see high up in to the rainforest and view beautiful birds.
Phil Bell –
Compact and lightweight pair of quality binoculars with sharp powerful lenses . Very well made and well worth the money at that price .
Noel Bell –
Bought these for my own general use. I find them very comfortable and easy to hold and manipulate. The image clarity is excellent as is the brightness.
Julie Coombes –
Excellent binoculars for the price. Easy to use straight out of the box. Crystal-clear view and lightweight to carry. Ordered and received promptly. RECOMMENDED PURCHASE.
Bill Wilson –
Wanted these for my wife’s birthday. She is a keen bird-watcher.
Clarity is great and the compact lightness enables steady viewing. We have had other binoculars but find the Avalon 10×42 binoculars to be ideal for bird-watching and all round viewing. My wife is “wrapped” with my gift.
John March –
I purchased these binoculars as a present for my granddaughter. I am very pleased with them and my granddaughter is also. She wanted them for bird watching and for star gazing. So far she has not been able to use them for the stars but has found them to be fine for bird watching. I was keen to find a pair of binoculars to cover both subjects at a reasonable weight. I am confident they will prove to be fine for both her needs once the weather allows good clear night skies.
Philip –
I am very pleased with the binoculars – great focus, well made and very neat. Impressed with the strap and general quality thank you
Ray Reynolds –
Very pleased, excellent value, why spend hundreds when you get binoculars like these, prompt well organised delivery also
Lawrie –
Happy with these bino’s , clarity of lenses is up there with more expensive brands, focus ring is smooth and precise, eye cups work great with or without glasses on. All round really good quality at a fair price.
Tim Colgate –
Haven’t had a real opportunity to use them fully since they arrived. However, they arrived the day after I ordered them and setting up was fairly easy – I did use YouTube – and the initial viewing from my house appears to be clear and the the optics crisp. They appear to be a great purchase. Thank you Avalon, your explanation of the different types of binoculars enabled me to make this purchase. Really impressed
John Cartwright –
Great binoculars at a great price. Perfect for watching wildlife, good clear vision, brilliant for the price
Dave Weaving –
At this price I was more than happy. They are relatively light , well made and the view through them is clear and precise. I am more than happy with them.
Albert Cheong –
Not too large, lightweight, and I find it small enough to carry in my small backpack without compromising the space in the pack for other things, clarity is very good compared to other binoculars that I had.
Martin –
Great quality binoculars at a very competitive price. Light weight and comfortable to use., and easy to set diopter focus. Rapid delivery.
Easy to focus, and will focus down to about 10 feet, which is helpful in the garden.
Feel very solid and well made. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
Martin Canton –
Great price for the quality of these binoculars. Delivery was very quick, and instructions more than adequate. Setting up focus was very straightforward, and they are light and comfortable in use. I have only used budget binoculars previously, and was amazed at the clarity of the image. I was also pleased that they focus down to about 10 feet, which is helpful for watching birds in the garden.
Overall these binoculars are excellent value for money, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
max ketchin –
It’s a long time since I’ve had binoculars and I was looking for a pair to use for bird spotting in and around my garden. These binoculars are perfect, they are a great size and have brilliant optics. They are very clear and although i have a slight problem with one of my eyes they are easy to set up to obtain clear vision all the time. The pop out eye cups are great and save messy marks on the viewing lenses. I would recommend these binoculars very highly indeed
glenys santer –
i needed new binoculars as i now wear glasses and this was difficult with my old bins. the difference is fantastic, nice and light good clarity especially when the light is not good.value for money.
J. Robinson –
Very pleased with the Binoculars. Not yet field tested but I’m sure they will be just fine going on the results of using them around the garden. Very clear and sharp images
Derek J. Wood –
Really decent binoculars for the price. Like a lot of Ornithologists I always went for names like Kowa and Opticron. Both made in Japan. Avalon have all the accessories you expect to find on more pricey binoculars. I like the soft feel, the thumb grips, the attached lens caps ( which can be replaced if lost) and really good quality carrying strap. My only gripe is the centre focus wheel has too much travel before you get sharp images of woodland birds. Time you get it in focus it usually has flown off! Would like to know more about the company and where they are made etc. I am convinced in the near future Avalon will be as widely known as Leica or Zeiss.
Alan Conner –
Ok but clear markings for chosen diopter and inter eye settings would be helpful. Perhaps I should have tried other makes in stores first
Frank Agosto –
I chose Avalon binoculars to replace a pair of other branded bin’s stolen from my car. First impressions are favourable and the general ease of use and accurate adjustments appear far superior to previous binoculars I’ve owned.
patricia hurley –
Excellent customer service! One of the extending eye pieces did not stay in position when pulled out. I emailed Avalonoptics on Monday; a new replacement pair arrived Tuesday!
Thiago Kathirasoo –
I had grown used to my old Swift Trilytes and was not expecting the Avalon 10×42 Pro HD to impress me but the image quality is very good and particularly so in low light conditions. Highly recommended
Robeena –
Bought them for birdwatching and although I haven’t had a chance to try them out on an outing yet, I have been able to test them out on the trees around my home and I can say that they are easy to handle and once you adjust the settings, the views are crisp and clear.
Dan –
Great value for these compact and clear binoculars. Easy to adjust and ideal for my line of work (horse trainer), even in the dark.
Kellen Ronnau –
The price is considerably less then the brand names so I was skeptical of the claims made by the company. We just want to be able to watch the duck on our pond and do a little bird watching. The binoculars are great with clear views and excellent details. They are light weight and easy to use. The carrying case and strap are a little cheap but they work well. Even if I lose them I can buy another pair and still be less cost than the competition. I would recommend them to anyone who wants binoculars but is not a fanatic. For the average user these are much more affordable and work well.
Kathrin Asto –
As expected, the lenses and the binocular itself are of excellent quality.
It was a Christmas present for my husband, he is very happy.
Service and delivery was excellent too!
EC –
Clear vision field, excellent for scouring mountains in search for wandering sheep.
Alexander Brymer –
Now that Christmas has passed I have tried out my 1st pair of binoculars and i am very happy with my purchase they are very easy to use and the sharpness of what I have seen so far is absolutely fantastic definitely money well spent thanks
John Jerwood –
Fast delivery and very pleased with the binoculars. They are light, easy to adjust and provide a clear image when observing birds and other wildlife. Good value.
Emma –
Very impressed, bought for a Christmas present so have just tried them out. They are weighty but not too heavy. Feel good quality. Very happy with the magnification. As for delivery, couldn’t fault it at all. Overall, very happy and will recommend.
Christine Straker –
Lovely binoculars, great Christmas present for my husband.
Lewis Taylor –
Excellent quality optics. Good clear field of view, easily adjusted, lightweight and amazing value. Spent a long time researching and eventually settled on these for quality and value. Not regretted it.
Stephen Cluff –
What’s not to like about these Binoculars , A great product and unbelievable price , Highly recommended,
Ken Gill –
Very good quality for the price,optics are excellent,bought as Christmas present,highly recommend them
Jean Jackson –
Really pleased with these binoculars!
Only used them once so far but they are so clear giving lots of detail.
Jim Perry –
Quality is as expected
Stan Weeden –
very good binoculars very smooth to focus they are good in dull conditions I could not be more pleased
for the quality and price and very fast delivery first class service I would recommend these to anybody
john kent –
these binoculars are very good I live on the east coast so a lot of ship watching a little blip in the distance whoosh you got a ship easy to use straight out of box
john kent –
give avalon 10 out of 10 for these 10×42 value for money as i live by the sea a lot of ships on the horizon as blips made me smile can see the light on the vessel now these are easy to use and are well worth the money
Rob Fischer –
My daughter is using my pair of 10×42 binoculars for her PhD on birds in the Darwin area. Since she likes them so much I decided a pair for herself might be a good idea and I can reclaim mine. A good x-mas present
Dorothy Pratt –
Had various new pairs of binoculars both cheap and expensive over the years due to bu,ping, dropping and loss. Tried other binoculars before choosing these. Clarity is brilliant and great over long distances. Easily adjustable between my husbands long sightedness and my short sightedness. Comfortable feel in the hands, light to carry .
Meet our needs perfectly 👍👍👍👍👍
G Wilson –
Tried the new binoculars on our property and they are very good. Able to identify livestock and wildlife from great distances. Better than the cheap pair that we use to have. (until they broke) New pair smaller and easier to carry around.
Pat –
Amazing. So clear and with the neck strap, perfect
Colin Gimson –
Just tried these binoculars from my house but the clarity is brilliant. Very light compared to the ones i had and much sharper. First impressions suggest these are a really good buy. Looking forward to using them on my holidays.
William Bruce Bartlett –
Tried them out this morning looking good and nice and light to carry
Tahira Dunn –
Quick delivery of a really great pair of binoculars. My husband loves them.
don –
light,very clear,great color
Rod P. –
Used the binoculars on the weekend and found them to be very clear and easy to use and suited my purpose very well
Greg –
Bought these to use on a safari. Had an old 8×40 bulky set from another brand which i didnt really care for and frankly never used. Now that i wear glasses i dont care for binoculars at all BUT these were really fantastic. The images were crystal clear and for safari biewing they were truly percect. A friend used them and bought a pair himself mid safari. Love them!
Ryan –
If you are like me, you are trawling the internet in search of an affordable pair of binoculars. I found this pair and read all the reviews on this website and on Procular and was so impressed I decided to purchase them. I cannot say how happy I am with the purchase! The image is crystal clear, they are so easy to use and can be used from a distance of 3m. They are really a great pair of binoculars. The low price is just a bonus.
TERIE SCOTT –
I bought them as a gift for my sister and she is into bird watching. She told me they were great and how all the colors just come alive. She was very happy to have got them and said she would tell fellow birders about how wonderful they are. Thank you so much for such a great product and a great gift for her. Terie Scott
Rex –
Very good binoculars for the price. Fast delivery and a quality product. Very happy.
Steve M –
Easy to order. Fast delivery.
Binoculars are very impressive. Nice size and weight with excellent optics.
Highly recommended.
Jim Murray –
I found that these binoculars ticked all the boxes for me in respect of being a good price, fairly lightweight and a compact sized unit. The lenses themselves have, on early testing, provided really great sharp images. My intention is to use them for wildlife spotting and landscapes. I feel sure that these binoculars will do an excellent job, so I am well satisfied. Thanks Avalon for mailing them promptly, and giving excellent service all round.
Thomas Greenwell –
This is a great product for the price… Not perfect but very good.
John –
Great around Binoculars at a very reasonable price. Have used then in Ireland over past month for bird watching and general viewing and happy with results. Recommended as great alround binoculars.
Britt –
Great, especially for the price! They are bright and clear, if a little blurry at further focus levels. An awesome edition to my birding gear, and I am very much looking forward to taking them on bush walks and holidays.
Diego –
I bought the Mini HD first, and within a week my wife had basically claimed them as their own. So I got the Pro HD shortly after, and I couldn’t be happier. They’re both great for whale watching, boat watching in the harbor, and even full moon watching. The Pro HD are still light enough to held with one hand, although my wife prefers the Mini HD, and she doesn’t mind giving up the 2X difference.
Tim –
These binoculars are excellent. Very sharp and clear.
First class service delivery
Craig –
Overall, I am very satisfied with these binoculars.
The optical image is bright and sharp – which is clearly the key starting point. I tested them against my Tasco 10×50 Porro Prism binos (admittedly now 20 years old but in excellent condition) and these are brighter despite the smaller objective lens. They are light weight and reasonably compact, given the image quality and magnification. The attached objective lens caps work well. The eye piece caps a little less so for me, as I use a tripod adaptor for carrying, rather than a strap (which the cap is designed to hang off). The materials make it very grippy, which will be good in adverse weather. The focus adjustment requires quite a bit of turn to go from close distance to far, but the plus side is it offers excellent fine-tuning focus adjustment. I did not measure if the 3m minimum focus distance is completely accurate, but I can confirm that it does focus quite close (especially compared to my 10×50).
On the slightly negative side:one of the twisting eye cups is too stiff to get to the most outward position. Additionally, it can also be a little difficult to get the eye accurately aligned for a completely clear image – it seems to need to be very precisely in position. Perhaps this will just be a case of getting used to the new ergonomics.
jeff Coppersmith –
I have only used these new binoculars for NASCAR and they were perfect for that. I purchased them for my wife for our safari because the are smaller and lighter than the pair I own. We may have to trade off with this pair since they were so good.
Francois Cappy –
I could be a bit biased having only owned horse racing kind of binoculars but I’m very happy with that new pair that I had for 3 months. Really good and sharp viewing. Looking forward to my holidays in West Canada in a couple of months..
Judith carter –
The first pair of binoculars I have actually been able to see birds while wearing my glasses. These are perfect . Thank you.
Lynn de la Torre –
I have a pond behind me and I purchased to look at the birds and all the other animals that are around that I’m unable to see them without extra help!! These are perform for my needs!
David Haynes –
Used them today to watch Little Athletics and I could identify my grandkids on the other side of the oval who were not recognisable to the naked eye. Exactly what I wanted them for. Very happy
Margaret –
The binoculars are perfect for seeing across the lake. They are a little heavy to hold steady, as mentioned by other reviews, but I like what I see.
Col Chaffey –
The delivery of my binoculars was communicated extremely well and arrived very quickly. They are as advertised, clear and sharp! Could not be happier 😜👍🏻
Rob Doughty –
Love these. Perfect for bird watching. Perfect size. Easy to use. Easy to carry.
Sue Thompson –
Love the binoculars. They cover all that I want them to do and are so easy to use. Very impressed with the updates on exactly where the package was in its travels and final notification that they had been delivered. Thank you for a great product and excellent service.
Les –
More than adequate for primary use which is bird finding. Compact and light.
Judith Hawkes –
We are yet to use these for holiday purposes, but we have tried them out at home and they are easy to use with good vision. Lightweight, which will be good for our purposes. Excellent delivery times. We are actually planning on buying a second pair, so that we don’t have to share!
Emily –
I purchased these as my first own pair for bird watching, after always borrowing binoculars from much more experienced twitchers. They are perfect – extremely light weight and so compact that I carry them with me in my handbag in my day-to-day. They provide an exquisitely clear view. They arrived quickly and beautifully packaged, were easy to ‘set up’ and the carry bag has a very convenient belt loop. All of this for an excellent price.
Alan D –
Great customer service, well packaged and prompt delivery. Binoculars are great price and are ideal for my intended use. Highly recommended.
Steve H –
Best customer service ever.
Faulty binoculars were replaced within 7 days, no fuss, many thanks to the customer support team
Binoculars are great.