Optical Performance News Today

The best compact binoculars are small on size, but big on optical performance, low-light capability, and features.

These versatile hunting scopes are as at home on a lightweight mountain rifle as they are on your bean field beater.

Affordable doesn't mean low quality when buying one of the best budget LPVOs. We break down everything you need to know about the field.

We reviewed the best long range rifle scopes for precision rifle shooting and big game hunting based on quality reticles and turrets.

We tested the best compact spotting scopes, which all weigh under 2 pounds and have excellent glass for their size.

We tested the best binoculars for the money (all under $400) for their optical resolution, low-light capability, and overall performance.

Optics expert Andrew McKean tested the best spotting scopes to find the top performers in this years Outdoor Life optics test.

Due to the extremely complicated optical elements involved, imitating the performance of the human visual system is a massive challenge.