8x20B what they like. (1 Viewer)

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wingedwarrior

Well-known member

• Aug 17, 2014

• #1

I've tried the 8x25cl's, and I love em, but a little above my budget, what are the 8x20 b like anyone? Do they compare at all?

Thanks Gary

 

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Robert Wallace

Well-known member

• Aug 17, 2014

• #2

The Nikon HGL 8x20s are good and they are what my wife uses. They are rather smaller than the Swarovski 8x25 so may not feel as comfortable in the hand.
Yesterday at the Birdfair I tried the Hawke 8x25, their top of the range model and was reasonably impressed, I think they are around the £200 mark.

 

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Robert Wallace

Well-known member

• Aug 18, 2014

• #3

sorry Gary
Thought Swarovski 8x20 were no longer available but I notice Green Witch Optics list them on their website.

 

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ceasar

Well-known member

• Aug 18, 2014

• #4

Camera Land in NYC lists the 3 8x20s in the "Crystal Series:" "Aida," "Tosca" and "Idomenco" as special order binoculars. They cost more than the discontinued 8x20s did.

 

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wingedwarrior

Well-known member

• Aug 18, 2014

• #5

No probs rob, yeah just wondered how they might perform for the 8x25cl as they can be got at a resonable price.

 

elkcub

Silicon Valley, California

• Aug 18, 2014

• #6

If in good condition, they are an excellent 8x20. My wife has used one for over 10 yrs. with no complaints. If you are far sighted and wear glasses, however, the eye relief may be inadequate. Myopes like my wife are OK with them.

Ed