Best 10x42 binos under £200 in the UK (1 Viewer)

[Alex194]

Hi! The title says it all really, I'm looking to spend less than £200 and I'm happy to buy used.

I've seen some interesting new offerings, like the Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis, that appear to tick all the boxes. I've also heard Hawke binos are excellent for the money. Though I do understand I could likely get a better deal used and I am willing to buy used if a suggested pair comes up in price.

Any advice or suggestions are welcomed!

Cheers

 

[Maljunulo]

Don’t buy a £200 binocular used to save money, spend the entire £200 in order to get a better instrument.

 

[Paultricounty]

Hi! The title says it all really, I'm looking to spend less than £200 and I'm happy to buy used.

I've seen some interesting new offerings, like the Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis, that appear to tick all the boxes. I've also heard Hawke binos are excellent for the money. Though I do understand I could likely get a better deal used and I am willing to buy used if a suggested pair comes up in price.

Any advice or suggestions are welcomed!

Cheers

Vortex Diamondback in 32mm. Throw another $30-$40 in and go for the 42mm, and even better optically is the Oberwerk 8x32 ED SE or even the 10x42. For the price point I don’t think you can find better optics , Oby is serious glass.

Keep in mind most everything at this price will be made in China. If that matters to you. The thing about binoculars is that they can last for decades (if made well) and not become obsolete. So I’d say , save up over Time and buy yourself something nice that you can have for years to come.

Paul

 

[Maljunulo]

The thing about binoculars is that they can last for decades (if made well) and not become obsolete. So I’d say , save up over Time and buy yourself something nice that you can have for years to come.

Paul

Good advice, not always well received.

Optics are a hard thing to save money on.

 

[Alex194]

Thanks for the tips. Would Opticron Natural BGA ED 10x42 for £290 be a bargain worth getting?

Opticron Natura BGA ED 10x42 Binoculars​

 

[normjackson]

Any chance of making any of these optics events? Good way to compare models.

Optics Events 2023

All ready for Pete to do his stuff (y)

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Or maybe you've already picked up the demo Natura 10x42 from Birders Store...

This would be a decent fit for budget of thread title :

https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-page/pre-loved-rspb-10x42-hd-binoculars

Good luck.

 

[Alex194]

Any chance of making any of these optics events? Good way to compare models.

Optics Events 2023

All ready for Pete to do his stuff (y)

www.birdforum.net

Or maybe you've already picked up the demo Natura 10x42 from Birders Store...

This would be a decent fit for budget of thread title :

https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-page/pre-loved-rspb-10x42-hd-binoculars

Good luck.

Thanks for that, but I have already splurged £80 over budget on some ex-demo Opticron nature BGA ED 10x42s. They will arrive tomorrow!

 

[GreenRooky]

If for any reason you don't get on with those, these were worth looking at
Viking 10x42 Merlin ED Binoculars ex display | Viking Optical Centres

 

[Maljunulo]

Thanks for that, but I have already splurged £80 over budget on some ex-demo Opticron nature BGA ED 10x42s. They will arrive tomorrow!

We are all here, in a low hover, waiting to read your report.