Opticron T3 Trailfinder 8x25. $95.00 at Eagle Optics and it has phase coatings.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/binoculars/opticron/opticron-t3-trailfinder-wp-8x25-binocular
Bob
That is an easy question. The BEST compact you can get is the Swarovski 8x25 CL-P. Especially since you said budget doesn't matter. Around $800.00.I am wondering about a quality type in this size. Budget does matter.
This is a size that is not used by most users as their main binocular, but
As a pocket type.
Jerry
That is an easy question. The BEST compact you can get is the Swarovski 8x25 CL-P. Especially since you said budget doesn't matter. Around $800.00.
Frank:
I am thinking about small pocket types, that means under 8x30.
I do know the differences, and they do include the reverse porros.
So that means post all of them that should have consideration.
Jerry
I have both the Swaro and Zeiss Terra 8x25's. While the Swaro's are better overall, I can't fault the Zeiss Terra.
I've ordered a Zeiss Tera 8x25 from Eagle Optics ($299.99). When it arrives in a few days I'll be comparing it to a Leica 8x20 BR, two older Swaro SLC pocket binoculars (8x and 10x), and a Bushnell 7x26 Elite. Lack of eye relief has forced me to abandon the Swaros, and give the Leica to my wife. So ER is my primary decision criterion. After that, they'll have to show excellent opto-mechanical performance to be a keeper. My intention is to report the results on this thread — so thanks for starting it.
Happy New Year.
Ed
Ditto.Jerry,
I agree totally with Denco, the Swaro 8x25 CL pocket is currently the ONLY one to get if you want the best. I have tried pretty near all of them and nothing comes close. Good luck.
Curious why you would have them both. Is the Zeiss your beater?I have both the Swaro and Zeiss Terra 8x25's. While the Swaro's are better overall, I can't fault the Zeiss Terra.
"The Swaro. 8x25 CL has been mentioned, and I have tried one in a store.Ed:
You nailed it as why it is hard to like many of the pocket binoculars,
and that is inadequate eye relief. This is one case where it may be
better for a glasses user.
I don't wear glasses, and I don't like to hold any binocular away from
my face, as it is hard to hold steady, etc. I have used the eyebrow
brace with ones hands, but I like to jam the binocular into my eye sockets.
The Swaro. 8x25 CL has been mentioned, and I have tried one in a store.
It was also inadequate for me with not quite enough eye relief. Optically I can agree it is very good.
I will be posting about another binocular that I have found works well,
at the lower price end.
Jerry