Binocular recommendations, please.
Jul 7, 2015 23:38:15 #
Leitz wrote:
First you asked us which ones are good, now you're telling us which ones are good. One of us is confused here!!
Where did you see that? Did I miss a post on this thread?
Jul 7, 2015 23:57:49 #
YoungEsqr wrote:
I need to replace my binoculars and would like recommendations on a quality product that is rugged. Thanks in advance.
I recently purchased 'extremely-close focusing'(0.5m/1.6ft) PENTAX Papilio binoculars, and they are most useful.
Jul 8, 2015 02:13:26 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
Thanks for your help.
Doddy wrote:
I have Olympus 8*21 and 10*25's compact binoculars that slip easily into my pocket.Check out the Olympus range at Amazon..You will see they get great reviews.
Jul 8, 2015 02:14:45 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
Thank you for the recommendation and information, Jim.
JimH123 wrote:
I have two that I really like. I bought the Orion... (show quote)
Jul 8, 2015 02:16:18 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
Thanks, Joe.
JosephSF wrote:
I love the Vortex Viper HD binoculars. I have traveled around the globe with them and have observed many professional guides, naturalists, and rangers use the same model. Great bang for the buck. Always in my bag.
Jul 8, 2015 02:16:46 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
Thank you.
cgchief wrote:
I recently purchased 'extremely-close focusing'(0.5m/1.6ft) PENTAX Papilio binoculars, and they are most useful.
Jul 8, 2015 05:37:29 #
I got a chance (at a show) to look through some Leica and Swarovski models. The image was easily the best I've seen, but at a premium price. Take a look at this site for advice, tests and conclusions etc.
http://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/
http://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/
Jul 8, 2015 05:48:25 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Nikon Action binoculars are the best at their price point. You can get a pair of 8X40 on sale around 50.00. If you want to spend more, right now on ebay you can get a pair of Nikon Monarch 5 10X40 for 256.00, a great price and free shipping. But hurry, they are going fast.
Jul 8, 2015 06:07:59 #
Eurolux
Loc: NYC
I spent many hours researching binoculars and settled upon the Nikon Monarch 7 series. They feature ED glass, which is a worthwhile benefit to have. I am very happy with my 8x42 model, which is not the highest magnification, but offers excellent field of view.
For a little more money you can buy the Zeiss Conquest series. I haven't personally used them, but I've read that Zeiss Conquest is a notch better than the Nikon Monarch 7 series.
Check the B&H website and Adorama for any sales. I've seen Steiner on sale quite often on the Woot.com site.
Best of luck!.....
For a little more money you can buy the Zeiss Conquest series. I haven't personally used them, but I've read that Zeiss Conquest is a notch better than the Nikon Monarch 7 series.
Check the B&H website and Adorama for any sales. I've seen Steiner on sale quite often on the Woot.com site.
Best of luck!.....
Jul 8, 2015 06:13:22 #
Apaflo wrote:
There is no one size that fits all situations. br ... (show quote)
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Check out Stein, Nikon, and Pentax.
Jul 8, 2015 06:18:12 #
alf85
Loc: Northumberland, UK.
MIRANDA 8x40 coated optics wide angle 157mts at 1000mts.
Regards, Alfie.
Regards, Alfie.
Jul 8, 2015 06:43:50 #
Like cameras, how bins feel in your hands is important, esp. if you plan to use them a lot. If you have a birding store near you, that's a great place to try out different ones and get advice. Birders are very particular and exacting regarding binoculars. Vortex and Swarovski are the 2 brands I see most commonly in the field. I use Vortex, and as a previous poster noted, they are a great value.
Jul 8, 2015 06:44:48 #
Jul 8, 2015 07:07:57 #
YoungEsqr wrote:
I need to replace my binoculars and would like recommendations on a quality product that is rugged. Thanks in advance.
It's impossible to make a recommendation without knowing what you want to use them for (birding, general use, travel, etc.) and an idea of what price range you want to stay in.
Jul 8, 2015 07:11:27 #
YoungEsqr wrote:
I need to replace my binoculars and would like recommendations on a quality product that is rugged. Thanks in advance.
My favorite pair are Vanguard Endeavor. They were recommended on a couple of bird forums I used to follow. 3 years ago they were anout $500. Should be much less now. The only negative is thay are a little large. But great optics. They really brighten up the scene. Check them out.
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