Binocular recommendations, please.
Jul 8, 2015 07:12:19 #
Jul 8, 2015 07:18:55 #
TomV
Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
I use Nikon ProStaff ATB 12x25 and like the weight. Price has come down a lot since I bought them a few years ago.
Jul 8, 2015 07:34:30 #
Jul 8, 2015 07:34:45 #
Jul 8, 2015 07:40:55 #
balticvid
Loc: Queens now NJ
In my experience, number one is Leica (Leitz).
#2 would be Zeiss.
Quality all around.
#2 would be Zeiss.
Quality all around.
Jul 8, 2015 07:42:44 #
YoungEsqr wrote:
I need to replace my binoculars and would like recommendations on a quality product that is rugged. Thanks in advance.
I traded an old Ford F-150 pickup truck for a pair of Swarovski 10x32 binoculars. There is nothing better! You can also try the Leitz Trinovids as a second choice.
Cheers
Jul 8, 2015 07:53:56 #
YoungEsqr wrote:
I need to replace my binoculars and would like recommendations on a quality product that is rugged. Thanks in advance.
Nikon 10x50 is excellent for low light use and brilliant for normal light use.
Jul 8, 2015 08:12:33 #
I have used a pair of Canon 10x30 IS for many years and highly recommend them. These are image stabilized which allows you to hold the 10 magnifications with ease.
I have used these binoculars on many hiking trips, cross country bicycling trips, and extended motorcycling trips; in my book these binoculars can't be beat!
I have used these binoculars on many hiking trips, cross country bicycling trips, and extended motorcycling trips; in my book these binoculars can't be beat!
Jul 8, 2015 08:16:16 #
YoungEsqr wrote:
I need to replace my binoculars and would like recommendations on a quality product that is rugged. Thanks in advance.
Brunton.
Jul 8, 2015 08:19:30 #
Check the Eagle Optics website, or give them a call, they are very helpful and can help you decide. Personally, I use Vortex Viper 8X42, mostly for bird watching. The Eagle Optics house brand are also very good.
Jul 8, 2015 08:22:50 #
EDH1943
Loc: Wilmington, NC
Steiner 7x50 Marine for around $300. at Amazon. Waterproof and rugged with a lifetime warranty!
Jul 8, 2015 08:30:18 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
YoungEsqr wrote:
I need to replace my binoculars and would like recommendations on a quality product that is rugged. Thanks in advance.
Look at the prisms. There are roof prisms, poroprisms, Roof Prisms are straight with no reflected light. Poroprisms are reflected around the Binoculars by mirrors. Among those there are two types with BAK 4 and BAK 7 prisms with BAK 4 being far superior in quality of sharpness.
Swarovski are probably considered the best at least in my estimation but they are extremely pricey. 2 to 3 grand for a pair. Years ago I picked up some Fugi BAK 4 for a song around $270 which looking through them they 95% as good. I could not justify the quality/price difference. The reason for the BAK 4 is they are cheaper than the roof prisms. I cannot find the Fuji's anymore but right now I would say that Steiner is the best bang for the buck. Nikon glass is also superior but I would stay away from Brunton but look through them yourself and compare to the Swarovski. I picked up mine through Orion. I forgot to mention coatings of the glass there are coated, multicoated and fully multicoated lenses. Orion website gives a breakdown of the different types.
Jul 8, 2015 08:32:56 #
Jul 8, 2015 08:43:31 #
abscess
Loc: Marblehead, Ma. And winter in Naples, Fl
STEINER 7 X 50 MARINE W/O COMPASS. Have had a pair for 20 years. I think they are about $300 today. IQ is incredible, nitrogen filled. Super rugged. You will love them
Jul 8, 2015 08:53:45 #
If weight is not an issue the Celestron SkyMaster at around $75 gets good reviews. But they are heavy. But they do go to 15x instead of just 8x or 10x
What are you using them for? Birding? Boating? Star gazing? Something else?
Zeiss makes a nice 20x stabilized set for $8,000.00. :wink:
What are you using them for? Birding? Boating? Star gazing? Something else?
Zeiss makes a nice 20x stabilized set for $8,000.00. :wink:
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