Hi
I am new to this site / forum, having viewed the various threads for sometime have finally decided to join.
Both my wife and me currently have a pair of the RSPB HD 10 x 25 smaller bins which are great optically and very light. The concern I have is their performance in low light.
In this respect I have been looking at either a pair of Hawkes or Rspb HD bins;
The Hawkes get great reviews and are available on line at £250, whereas the rspb 8 x 36 are a new model to replace the existing 8 x 32 version, and can be bought on line for £360.
Would value peoples thoughts here - the rspb are 4cm smaller, 160g lighter but would allow a bit less light in and cost £100 more.
Has anyone tried the new rspb model? Am I best saving £100 and buying the Hawkes - they are not HD and would I notice this and therefore regret not paying extra for the rspb pair. Is the 160g extra weight of he Hawes that significant?
How do the two models compair optically - I guess the major point is whether I would notice much difference in low light between the 43 and 36 diameter?
Any help here would be most welcome, I am sure I would be very happy with either pair but thought it best to get some peoples opinions.
Thanks
Richard
I am new to this site / forum, having viewed the various threads for sometime have finally decided to join.
Both my wife and me currently have a pair of the RSPB HD 10 x 25 smaller bins which are great optically and very light. The concern I have is their performance in low light.
In this respect I have been looking at either a pair of Hawkes or Rspb HD bins;
The Hawkes get great reviews and are available on line at £250, whereas the rspb 8 x 36 are a new model to replace the existing 8 x 32 version, and can be bought on line for £360.
Would value peoples thoughts here - the rspb are 4cm smaller, 160g lighter but would allow a bit less light in and cost £100 more.
Has anyone tried the new rspb model? Am I best saving £100 and buying the Hawkes - they are not HD and would I notice this and therefore regret not paying extra for the rspb pair. Is the 160g extra weight of he Hawes that significant?
How do the two models compair optically - I guess the major point is whether I would notice much difference in low light between the 43 and 36 diameter?
Any help here would be most welcome, I am sure I would be very happy with either pair but thought it best to get some peoples opinions.
Thanks
Richard