Opinions on Celestron Regal LS

[Yooper]

I had $250 to spend and found the Regal LSs in 8x42 on sale for this price. What are your opinions for someone like me who is a very casual birder to have these bins?

[Yooper]

Why won't anyone give their 2 cents here???

[Bill Atwood]

Probably because they aren't that common.

[Yooper]

Oh...I just figured there would be enough users of this glass in a world-wide forum setting.

[the bird]

Oh...I thought this was a world-wide forum.


Yooper sorry mate - I've never heard of them in this country!!!!

The Bird - John

[Yooper]

You've never heard of Celestron? They're at least posted on these forums if nothing else.

[the bird]

Yooper sorry mate - I've never heard of them in this country!!!!

The Bird - John


looking on the net though seems to be advertised in your country alot, suprised nobody has helped you.


John - The Bird

[Yooper]

I know...I am surprised at the lack of help. Oh, well...at least thanks for responding John!!

[the bird]

You've never heard of Celestron? They're at least posted on these forums if nothing else.


Yooper its usually an american that brings the name up

[Yooper]

Yeah, but I just assumed that with the world wide web we were all just sort of connected as one big group. There are plenty of Americans on here; I guess they just don't feel Celestrons are worthy of their time.

[dipped]

These look identical to Ace Optics Avian range. These are a good value for money range priced in the lower mid-market for roofs. Here they are £289. They have recently been upgraded to Avian F to include aspherical lenses and flat field coating.

I would think they are a good buy for a casual birder but bear in mind there may be a newer model round the corner.

As usual try before you buy if at all possible.

[the bird]

Yeah, but I just assumed that with the world wide web we were all just sort of connected as one big group. There are plenty of Americans on here; I guess they just don't feel Celestrons are worthy of their time.


The only thing I can say mate is, that these bins will do the job I'm sure. they look ok. I hope you enjoy.

the bird - John :bounce:

[Yooper]

Thanks to you who responded.

[Jaeger01]

I had $250 to spend and found the Regal LSs in 8x42 on sale for this price. What are your opinions for someone like me who is a very casual birder to have these bins?

You may have already seen this, if so, sorry. But in case you haven't, it may give you some encourgement. Hope it helps,

http://www.betterviewdesired.com/Celestron/regal.html

Jaeger near Chicago

[Yooper]

I did read that and it is encouraging! Thanks.

[Yooper]

I answered my own question upon receiving the Celestrons yesterday. Awesome! For a lower-end priced bino, they are very sharp. They have such good brightness and provide a very sharp image. There was a tad bit of CA on a hen mallard in bright sun, but I was so pleased with their overall performance it mattered little.