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Message: <blockquote data-quote="zzffnn" data-source="post: 3243390" data-attributes="member: 133374">Thank you Binastro.I am aware of the expensive Canon macro lens (it provides only 5x if I remember correctly) and the reverse lens+tele lens trick. I do not have tele lens though. But I will think about it more. Maybe I should buy a tele lens after all.Was just wondering if I can get better view more comfortably from binos. Which was why I asked about the Minox BV 10x42. But their 1.2 m focus is probably still too far for macro observation.The Orion 10x42 monocular is looking better.Another approach that I can think of is to adapt a binocular dissecting microscope. Take the head of stand and put it on tripod + portable focus rail. The draw back is limited focus distance (5-14 cm for most, 14 cm ones are usually expensive at >$500) and limited light gathering ability due to small objective(s).</blockquote>