gecko18000
Active member
Hi all,
After spending hours and hours reading threads on here and lots of googling, I am still somewhat confused about what binoculars to go for.
I currently have Opticron Discovery 8x42s which are damaged, and as there is a flat charge for repairs it seems that I may as well just get a new pair and keep them as spares, or sell them for spares/repair.
I'm on a really tight budget and ideally don't want to spend more than about £150 but could probably go up to about £200, and am happy to buy second hand too.
Obviously some aspects of binoculars are down to personal preference but I've read so many conflicting things. At the moment I'm looking at the following three pairs, but am open to other suggestions. The binoculars are primarily for birding but I require close focus for insects, too.
Vortex Diamondback 8x42
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42
Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 8x42
Thanks for any advice!
After spending hours and hours reading threads on here and lots of googling, I am still somewhat confused about what binoculars to go for.
I currently have Opticron Discovery 8x42s which are damaged, and as there is a flat charge for repairs it seems that I may as well just get a new pair and keep them as spares, or sell them for spares/repair.
I'm on a really tight budget and ideally don't want to spend more than about £150 but could probably go up to about £200, and am happy to buy second hand too.
Obviously some aspects of binoculars are down to personal preference but I've read so many conflicting things. At the moment I'm looking at the following three pairs, but am open to other suggestions. The binoculars are primarily for birding but I require close focus for insects, too.
Vortex Diamondback 8x42
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42
Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 8x42
Thanks for any advice!