Inexpensive porro selection?

[FrankD]

I am kicking around the idea of picking up an inexpensive porro prism binocular as a backup bin and a loaner for family members on various excursions. The two bins I am considering are the Bushnell Legend 8x42 and the Celestron Ultima DX 8x32. Both have similar specs....

429 foot field of view
29 ounce or so weight
15-16 mm of eye relief
waterproof
modern eyecups
price around $120

Thoughts on either of these? I know the Legend porros are sort of a well kept secret for that price point. The Ultima DXs in that configuration always peaked my interest. Any others I am missing with a similar configuration/specs and in this price range?

All comments appreciated.

Thank you.

[ceasar]

Why not the Leupold 8 x 30 Yosemite's? Same price. More compact and alot lighter in weight. 3 different colors. (To match your outfit ;);)) Kids can use them easily. 390 feet FOV. 6 x 30 has 420 feet. Very well made and attractive too.
Bob

[J. Moore]

[quote=FrankD;113577Any others I am missing with a similar configuration/specs and in this price range?[/quote]

Hi Frank,

Eagle Optics makes the Nikon Action Extreme 8 x 40 ATB its staff pick in this price range. Very similar specs to what you have listed. These were discussed, and favorably reviewed, in a recent thread in the Nikon forum.

Jim

[lucznik]

Why not the Leupold 8 x 30 Yosemite's? Same price. More compact and alot lighter in weight. 3 different colors. (To match your outfit ;);)) Kids can use them easily. 390 feet FOV. 6 x 30 has 420 feet. Very well made and attractive too.
Bob

+1

[FrankD]

I had considered both of those models. Not to discount the suggestions but from what I remember the 8x40 Action EXs were somewhat larger than either the Ultima DXs or the Legends. I am going by the online/catalog pics as I have never handled any of these three in that size range.

I did own the 8x30 Yosemite, briefly, last year. I do agree that it is an excellent choice because of its good, solid optics and its lightweight. I am leaning a bit more towards a wider field of view though. I, or rather my son, have the 6x30s.

I am open to all suggestions but am curious particularly to anyone who has handled either the Celestron or the Bushnell as they seem to be a bit more of an an unknown commodity.

Thank you gentleman for the responses.

[Bdog]

I bought a pair of Legend 8x42 porros for my mother to use in her back yard and to watch feeders, etc. I was very impressed. Paid less than a hundred bucks. Great value in my opinion. Every bit as good as my old Burris Fullfields and cost half as much.