16x50 Action EX compared to Minox BL 15x56 BR and Vortex Viper HD 15x50 (1 Viewer)

Optically, how do the Nikon's compare to the Minox and Vortex ? Any thoughts on which 15X model from any manufacture is worth owning ?

Thanks
Bruce

Bruce:

Here is a review of "Big Eyes". http://www.24hourcampfire.com/big_eyes.html

I have the Minox 15x58ED binocular, and they are real nice, and are very close to the Minox
15x56, which is the current model. I have not tried any of the others, but I'm sure
the Nikon is priced for value.

The best 15x56 models currently available and most popular, would be the Swaro.
15x56 SLC, and the Vortex Kaibab 15x56. These are all worth owning, and the price
of admission changes along the way.

I recently got a budget priced model in this size, and that is the Celestron 15x70 Skymaster.
They are an econo. astro binocular and I have them tripod mounted, and enjoy watching
wildlife over a mile away from my window. Clearly not up to the quality of the others mentioned, but under $70.

Jerry

Hi Jerry

What are the main optical differences between your Minox and Celestron ?
Are they surprisingly close, or are the Minox easily worth the extra money ?

Thanks
Bruce

bh46118 said:

Hi Jerry

What are the main optical differences between your Minox and Celestron ?
Are they surprisingly close, or are the Minox easily worth the extra money ?

Thanks
Bruce

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Bruce:

The difference is large, the Minox is very good, the review I linked says it
well, in my opinion. The Minox is much brighter, better edges, and the
quality is top rate. It is a quality optic for long term use.

The Celestron is a econo. priced optic, probably better used on night skies,
but I have not done that yet. It is still very usable for terrestrial viewing.
I find it worth the effort, so you could start there.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry