Light pair of bins sought

[Andrew Gibson]

I am trying to locate a pair of quality optics that weigh in under 800g. They must also have a wide field of view.
Can any one suggest a pair

[dalat]

Look for bins with 30-32 mm objectives, eg. 8x32 formate.

[Sancho]

I am trying to locate a pair of quality optics that weigh in under 800g. They must also have a wide field of view.
Can any one suggest a pair
Nikon EII 8x30, porro-prism binos, about 350 quid from Clifton Cameras UK (I´ve no connection with them). Alpha-quality optics, panoramic 8.8 degree Field of View, weigh less than 600g. A classic. Not waterproof, but unless you plan swimming with them, hardly matters.

[falcondude]

how much is 800gram in oz?

[Tero]

http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-ounces.htm

[Briggz]

Standard or Troy oz?

Just kidding

it is ~ 28 oz

but it is about 25 Troy Oz

[Howard220]

So if I drive down to Troy, my binoculars will weigh less there? ;-)

[Nessus]

Zeiss Conquest or Victory Fl in the 8x30 configuration. Light and great quality.

[falcondude]

Standard or Troy oz?

Just kidding

it is ~ 28 oz

but it is about 25 Troy Oz

Thanks!

Then, many roof binoculars can fall into that light weight category.

[Martin Fagg]

I am trying to locate a pair of quality optics that weigh in under 800g. They must also have a wide field of view.
Can any one suggest a pair

Hi Andrew,
I would say that 800g is heavy. 600g is light I reckon. Opticron Discovery are only 390g! They are at the lower price point though so perhaps aren't what you have in mind when you say "quality optics."
Do you want full size 40/42 mm objectives or would you be happy with 30/32 mm?
Do you wear glasses. If so then eye-relief will likely be an issue.

[falcondude]

Hi Andrew,
I would say that 800g is heavy. 600g is light I reckon. Opticron Discovery are only 390g! They are at the lower price point though so perhaps aren't what you have in mind when you say "quality optics."
Do you want full size 40/42 mm objectives or would you be happy with 30/32 mm?
Do you wear glasses. If so then eye-relief will likely be an issue.

yes, 28-29oz does not seem to be light by roof standard. Depending on how you plan to your binoculars, maybe consider some of those pocket 8x20/25 binoculars.