Opticron Monoculars (1 Viewer)

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Jeanlucpicard

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• Jan 9, 2018

• #1

Hi,

I have been looking at monoculars lately to take with my when on travels etc, something small but practicable.

I have been looking at the Opticron BGA and DBA series of monoculars.

I am just wondering is the difference between the lower end BGA and the higher end DBA a lot?
The price of the DBA is about double that of the BGA. While I am considering price if the DBA is a lot better in optical quality then I would probably prefer it as I keep these type of things forever pretty much.

But if the difference is quite small then I would rather go with the BGA and save the difference in money.

Also what other brands of quality monoculars can I look at? I know of Zeiss and Lecia.

Thanks,

 

fazalmajid

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• Jan 10, 2018

• #2

Depends what you are looking for.

I am not impressed with Zeiss monoculars. Build quality is lacking (plastic). The Leica Monovid is excellent, as are the Nikon HG (high grade) 5x15 and 7x15. The Minox Makroskop is very bulky due to its porro prism design, but it is outstanding for close-range work like butterflies and aquarium fishes, sort of a stand-off loupe.

 

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• Jan 10, 2018

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Docter 8x21 Monocular.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf8pJQwTuOI&list=PLcfsDvZrz2KP8-OOKChhcGAwniGNJEx3B
https://www.opticsreviewer.com/docter-monocular.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Docter-zei...202175117577?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

 

Last edited: Jan 10, 2018

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Jeanlucpicard

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• Jan 11, 2018

• #4

I'll look at those for sure.

But what do people think of the Opticrons?

 

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wachipilotes

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• Jan 11, 2018

• #5

Also, I have interest in the Opticron monocular, especially in the 8x32/8x42 and 10x42 models, if anyone have using some of this monocular..please comment ,is a interesting theme.
Thank you in advance.
Wachi

 

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• Jan 12, 2018

• #6

I recommended the Docter 8x21 Monocular because it is so much smaller than the Opticron monocular's because you said you wanted something small. I have tried many of the bigger monoculars including the Opticron's and I found the Zen Ray ZRS HD 8x42 to perform much better than the Opticron's because it has ED glass and a much bigger FOV at a much better price point than the Opticron's. In fact it was the best performing monocular I found under $400.00 and I have tried quite a few. The Ebay seller ships internationally.

https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Ray-Optics-LYSB00945PEI0-ELECTRNCS-8x42-Monocular/dp/B00945PEI0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zen-Ray-ZR...626140?hash=item1c93ac49dc:g:fz8AAOSwCtJaFPf9

 

Last edited: Jan 12, 2018

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Jeanlucpicard

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• Jan 12, 2018

• #7

Great I will have a look at the Zen Rays and the Doctors are looking pretty good.

Will have to decide.

Where are the Zen Rays made?

 

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• Jan 12, 2018

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Jeanlucpicard said:

Great I will have a look at the Zen Rays and the Doctors are looking pretty good.

Will have to decide.

Where are the Zen Rays made?

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China.