Think of lens size and how large/compact you want.
I have two pairs, both are perfectly fine for their intended use.
One is a second hand RSPB branded pair that are small and compact, 8 x 40 lens, these live on the kitchen worktop so if I see birds in my garden when making a brew I can grab them for a look.
I have a larger £50 pair of Olympus 10 x 50 that sit on the sideboard next to my armchair, for when I see birds in the garden when watching TV etc.
Consider lens size, the Olympus above have 10 x magnification and should supposedly give a larger view with the 50 size lens. However, I notice little difference between them and the 8 x 40 size. Greater the magnification the greater the wobble when hand holding, unless you have image stabilisation.
If I was going out purposely to see birds I would probably buy something different.
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I have two pairs, both are perfectly fine for their intended use.
One is a second hand RSPB branded pair that are small and compact, 8 x 40 lens, these live on the kitchen worktop so if I see birds in my garden when making a brew I can grab them for a look.
I have a larger £50 pair of Olympus 10 x 50 that sit on the sideboard next to my armchair, for when I see birds in the garden when watching TV etc.
Consider lens size, the Olympus above have 10 x magnification and should supposedly give a larger view with the 50 size lens. However, I notice little difference between them and the 8 x 40 size. Greater the magnification the greater the wobble when hand holding, unless you have image stabilisation.
If I was going out purposely to see birds I would probably buy something different.