which binoculars?
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
Last edited by Don Hamilton Jr.; 05-19-2010 at 12:45 PM.
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
I really like my minox 8x44 porro prisms. Very good low light performance and amazing clarity.
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
I will add a second vote for the nikon monarch 8x42.. i never leave home with out them.
-Susan
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.
I enjoy the 10x42's, I have a pair of Minox they are great.
Like the Nikon rebate (great optics).
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.
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.
donald,
Welcome aboard.
The excellent Nikon Monarch 8x42s are only $279.95 at both B & H and amazon.com.
Norm
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.
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Thks all, good point Don!
Don
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.
Don--
As Ed said, give Jim Zipp a call at The Fat Robin.
He'll walk you through your choices based on your intended use and his prices are great.
Another vote for calling Jim Zipp
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.
Eagle Creek Ranger 8x42
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