Want stunning views of the night sky, without the awkward bulk of the best telescopes? That’s where these powerful all-weather Canon 18×50 IS binoculars come in. We think they’re the best image stabilized binoculars for magnification and thanks to this pre-Prime Day deal, they’re $100 off.
Get these Canon 18×50 IS binoculars for $1549 from B&H Photo
Canon’s gear features in our guides to the best cameras, best lenses and best binoculars, and the Canon 18×50 IS binos are well up to Canon’s high standards.
Now’s a great time to take advantage of this summer deal, too. June 16 sees Mercury shining alongside a sliver of the moon and at $100 off, these Canon 18×50 IS binoculars are perfect for bringing this conjunction into beautiful focus. The good news is this deal is from B&H, so if you want to avoid spending with Amazon on Prime Day, this is a great option.
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Earning four stars in our Canon 18×50 IS binoculars review, these image-stabilizing binoculars boast superb image quality. The 50mm object lenses admit plenty of light and the 18x magnification brings the cosmos closer than some telescopes.
Their image quality is further enhanced by the inclusion of Canon’s proprietary UD (ultra-low dispersion) lens elements and Super Spectra coating.
A little over 1 kg, these porro prism binoculars are heavier than some and, correspondingly, harder to hold for long periods of time. However, the image stabilization eliminates the wobble that would otherwise creep in and ensures rock-solid viewing; our expert Jase found it preferable to attaching them to a tripod.
Their only real complaint was that, despite being advertised as all-weather, the Canon 18×50 IS binoculars are not strictly waterproof or fogproof (though they had zero issues with fogging during the test). Now, at $100 off, these are a superb investment for stargazers or nature-watchers.
Key features: 18x magnification, 50mm objective lens diameter, 3.7 degrees angular field of view, 15mm eye relief, 41.6 oz (1.18 kg) weight
Price history: These binos dropped to $1155 last Cyber Monday but $100 off is still a respectable saving. They’re currently also the same price at Adorama and Best Buy.
Price comparison: BHPhotoVideo: $1549 | Adorama: $1549 | Best Buy: $1549
Reviews consensus: We praised virtually every aspect of these binoculars in our Canon 18×50 IS binoculars review, from magnification to image stabilization to ease of use. The reviews from purchasers are just as positive.
Space: ★★★★ | Live Science: ★★★★½
✅ Buy it if: You’re a stargazer after a pair of powerful image-stabilized binoculars that offer superb image quality coupled with excellent magnification.
❌ Don’t buy it if: You’re on a tight budget and don’t need IS. Instead, consider these Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20×80 binoculars, which offer excellent image quality for much less money
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