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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:46:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdc360: This, knowing I tend to destroy or lose binoculars I tend to look for something at a decent price point. Currently have a pair of 10x vortex diamond backs that I’m very happy with. The clarity is far above my expectations vs. the cost. And if I lose them are they get destroyed in my travels It’s not the end of the world. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdc360: Originally Posted By macro: I'm not proud or wealthy. Got myself some Vortex for a few hundred bucks and they do just fine for what I need them for. This, knowing I tend to destroy or lose binoculars I tend to look for something at a decent price point. Currently have a pair of 10x vortex diamond backs that I’m very happy with. The clarity is far above my expectations vs. the cost. And if I lose them are they get destroyed in my travels It’s not the end of the world. You can send back Vortex bino's that have been run over by a bulldozer and they'll fix them or replace them no questions asked. Or maybe that's just the Razor stuff, I'm not certain. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:54:28 AM EDT
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I really like my Leupold pro guide 10x42. For the money they are hard to beat. I’ve checked out quite a few vortex and a couple others in the 4-500 dollar price range and the Leupolds were the clearest. I would like some laser range finding binos.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 8:29:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: buckstrucks]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: You can send back Vortex bino's that have been run over by a bulldozer and they'll fix them or replace them no questions asked. Or maybe that's just the Razor stuff, I'm not certain. Not just Razors, I scratched the fuck out of an lense on my vipers wiping mine with a hoody that apparently had metal shavings imbedded in the fabric. They got new lenses, new seals, a new eye adjuster thing, and new eye cups all free of charge. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:09:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: utahman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SlimBlundt: https://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-el-range-binocular-fieldpro-package-8x42-70018.aspx Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SlimBlundt: Originally Posted By FRBaseball: You either buy Swaros now, or you buy them later. Up to you. https://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-el-range-binocular-fieldpro-package-8x42-70018.aspx If I didn't have these already, I would buy those now. I paid roughly $3K 5 years ago, the new ones are running close to $4K. I mean, add the cost of the binos and the cost of a LRF, and you're only stretching your budget a little. and it's worth it. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:16:33 PM EDT
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Maven.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:33:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4-AK: From a results perspective, reviewers say Cheap Porro Prism styled Binoculars do as well as less than $500 Modern Binoculars due to the physics of the Prisms. It costs a lot to make the new style Prisms perform well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4-AK: Originally Posted By wombat25: Honestly, for most people, a set of Vortex Diamondback HDs are a great bang-for-the buck option. They're as good (optically) as a set of $500 binoculars from just a few years ago. Maybe better. From a results perspective, reviewers say Cheap Porro Prism styled Binoculars do as well as less than $500 Modern Binoculars due to the physics of the Prisms. It costs a lot to make the new style Prisms perform well. Correct. Porro prism optical physics are much more favorable. The Nikon Action Express porro prism line is decent at 100~200 dollars. Someone mentioned wide angle, the Nikon AE 7x35 has a 9.3 degree field of view which very few binos can match. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:09:44 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By M4-AK: I was once knowledgable but times change. What is a good model comparable to the discontinued Leupold Yosemite? Fortex makes a good pair for around $400. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:27:45 AM EDT
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Try looking at binocular ratings on birding websites for guidance. I bought a set of Vortex Diamondback 8x32 for general purpose binos based on their recommendations.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:34:33 AM EDT
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My Zeiss binos are nice for the $$$
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:58:06 AM EDT
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It's been a long time since I had to do any binocular shopping. I've had entry level to mid price range Leupold and Pentax and been very happy with both.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 10:10:58 AM EDT
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 KOWA YF II 6X30 |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 11:50:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SlimBlundt: https://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-el-range-binocular-fieldpro-package-8x42-70018.aspx Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SlimBlundt: Originally Posted By FRBaseball: You either buy Swaros now, or you buy them later. Up to you. https://www.eurooptic.com/swarovski-el-range-binocular-fieldpro-package-8x42-70018.aspx I did not need to see this. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:01:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2JokersWild: Canon IS binos. Image stabilized in the only way to go, Gods honest truth. I'd take these over anything, even the vaunted Swaros. Bext glass in the world just doesnt mean much if the image isnt stable and no way I'm hauling a fucking tripod around with me all the time just to take advantage of the top tier glass. That said I do really like my Sig 10k for the range finding and the glass is good but honestly, if you dont need the range finding you want to either drop the coin for image stabiliztion or just get some cheap-o's to kicking around in the truck. Yesir on the image stabilized... My favorites are my 6X Vortex which they don't make anymore... |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:02:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheAvatar9265ft]
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Image stabilization is worth WAY WAY WAY more than any brand name fanciness unless you are <8x or on a tripod.
I've looked thorugh Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski, Nikon and Vortex. I have Canon, Pentax, Celestron, Leopold, Minox, Celestron, and Brunton optics. My Canon IS 15x50 kicks the shit out of any of the above. For low mag I have a Minox 6x mono. For tripod I have a Leopold 15-45x60 spotting scope. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:06:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheAvatar9265ft: Image stabilization is worth more than any brand name fanciness. They will learn. Give them time. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:15:56 PM EDT
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:34:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redoubt99: Maven. Yup. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:45:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: paleus]
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I've been impressed with the Bushnell Legend 10x42s that I've had for a few years now. Very bright and clear. They were barely more than $100 on Amazon.
Looks like they've gone up a bit since. Bushnell Legend Binocular 198105 L-Series 10x42mm |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:51:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tjcj]
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Bino threads are always funny . It all depends on what you are going to use them for . Looking over towards the neighbors house to see what he's up to , getting beat up in the seat of a sxs or truck , sitting in a tree stand watching a deer 100yrds away
Vortex Diamondbacks are pretty damn nice . Sitting on a mountain from daylight to dark glassing all day Swarovski is what you seek . I have both . |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:12:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wombat25: They will learn. Give them time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wombat25: Originally Posted By TheAvatar9265ft: Image stabilization is worth more than any brand name fanciness. They will learn. Give them time. 
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:15:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stillerfan: Buy Swaros once and cry once. Worth every penny.  No truer words. I’m a cheap scape in a lot of things, but I own two pair of Swarovskis and a Zeiss. I’ve had Nikons, Steiner, and several other brands. They can’t compare. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:35:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By contract: 13 sold in last 24 hours stupid good deal on STEINERS. https://www.ebay.com/itm/135003520890 Normally $500+, $319 now, I just bought a pair. I did also. These may be a real bargain. I have wanted a pair of decent porros to see how they work for my eyes. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:37:42 PM EDT
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I have Steiner military marine 10x50. Owned since the late 80’s. Large, heavy, but nearly indestructible.
Technology has greatly improved since my purchase, but they have lasted and I can’t justify new ones now. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:42:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wombat25: They will learn. Give them time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wombat25: Originally Posted By TheAvatar9265ft: Image stabilization is worth more than any brand name fanciness. They will learn. Give them time. Would the IS units work well on birding? 15-20 power is what I am seeing; if hand holding at that magnification, one better have some electronic help. Birds don't sit still for us. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:46:47 PM EDT
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I like my Steiner Merlin 10x42…$540 bucks back in 2010
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Posted: 5/12/2024 2:00:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scalped]
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Got lucky with my Steiner Military/Marine OD 8x30s w/ DCU case off EE. Love them.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 2:15:57 PM EDT
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These new Kowas rarely require a focus adjustment to be usable. Much easier on my eyes than shallower depth of focus glass.
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Posted: 5/12/2024 2:42:38 PM EDT
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Zeiss is also a quality binocular
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 3:21:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rocketrepairguy: Zeiss is also a quality binocular The Kowa's are $120.00. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 3:27:12 PM EDT
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Sightron blue skys are better than the leupolds I owned.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 4:33:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 6172crew: Sightron blue skys are better than the leupolds I owned. Those are what my wife likes the best. I can see why. They have remarkable view for the money. I bought them as beaters and she liked them better than others that cost far more. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 4:48:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GrumpyinStL: I did also. These may be a real bargain. I have wanted a pair of decent porros to see how they work for my eyes. This is gotta be fake. |
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