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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ailevin" data-source="post: 3536110" data-attributes="member: 140149">I am new to birding, but have been a binocular aficionado for many years. I have gotten excellent advice from Frank and Bill.  I would only add that how a binocular fits your eyes, face and hands is personal and subjective so it pays to go to a shop where you can try several models or else order from someone with a liberal return policy. I  mostly use an 8x30 for birding because they are light and compact enough to slip in a jacket pocket. The 8x40ish binos tend to be a little more expensive at the same quality level as well as heavier/larger. They are better in low light conditions, but I think the more important advantage is that they are a bit easier to look through and hold steady even in bright conditions.Enjoy the birds. Alan</blockquote>