Gals, and Guys, i'm interested in a reasonably priced binoculars. Purpose:
Example fort desoto or any place, and before walking a mile or so with the 500mm on my shoulder would like to look ahead and recon. I need to put in my fathers day request.. thanks for your factual advice here!
Don
05-19-2010, 01:14 PM
Myer Bornstein
I have been using a Steiner Peregrine 8.5-50 and just changed to a Leupold Mojave 10x42 Binocular from Eagle Optics very clear and sharp and I can see and make out birds better than I did with the old binoculars and they are light. Have a lifetime warranty. $359
05-19-2010, 02:20 PM
vufndr
I really like my minox 8x44 porro prisms. Very good low light performance and amazing clarity.
05-19-2010, 03:07 PM
Norm Dulak
I have Nikon Monarch 8 x 42 mm binoculars that provide bright, sharp optics. They cost less than $300 and are an excellent value. They are also highly rated wherever they have been reviewed.
Norm
05-19-2010, 03:58 PM
Susan Griffith
I will add a second vote for the nikon monarch 8x42.. i never leave home with out them.
-Susan
05-19-2010, 05:06 PM
Doug Campbell
Nikon Monarchs are tough to beat for the money. Right now you can pick up a pair of Leupold 10 X 42's for $699.00 with a $100.00 rebate. For the money invested, they are an absolute steal.
05-19-2010, 05:50 PM
Jeff Cashdollar
I enjoy the 10x42's, I have a pair of Minox they are great.
Like the Nikon rebate (great optics).
05-19-2010, 10:22 PM
Ed Cordes
Check out Vortex Vipers at 8/40. Great buy and outstanding performance. Check out http://www.fatrobin.com/ Speak with Jim Zipp. He will give you excellent advice with equally excellent prices.
05-19-2010, 10:22 PM
donald lee
I just bought a pair of Vortex Vipers. Eagle sold it to me for $499.99.
I'm very happy with them. Check the reviews.
05-19-2010, 11:02 PM
Jeff Cashdollar
donald,
Welcome aboard.
05-20-2010, 06:09 AM
Norm Dulak
The excellent Nikon Monarch 8x42s are only $279.95 at both B & H and amazon.com.
Norm
05-20-2010, 10:21 AM
Don Lacy
Hi Don, You have looked thru my Nikon Monarchs 8x42 if they suited your needs I see no reason to spend more money for glasses if you are not using them for birding IMHO.
05-20-2010, 12:14 PM
Don Hamilton Jr.
Thks all, good point Don!
Don
05-22-2010, 07:55 PM
Susan Liddle
Another vote from me for the Nikon Monarch 8 x 42s. Lightweight and quite clear. My pair lives on my kitchen table, or on the dashboard when I travel. Totally satisfactory for general use.
He'll walk you through your choices based on your intended use and his prices are great.
05-23-2010, 07:59 AM
Bob Ettinger
Another vote for calling Jim Zipp
06-22-2010, 12:35 PM
John McNamara
Monarch 8x42 on sale at LL Bean. Guaranteed by Bean. Great price and great service.
Or get Swarovski, Leica or Zeiss 8x30 or 8x32. Small, light, waterproof and tough. Any one of these.