Hello,
I'm new to the forums and to binoculars in general. I'm looking to buy some for my trip to Costa Rica for spotting wildlife and have narrowed down to a few Bushnell ones that I quite like. I'm a complete newbie to this so I don't know which ones would suit my needs better, I'd be greatfull for some help!
1) Bushnell H2O 8x25
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-H2...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I2309BLDX4DLAD
2) Bushnell H2O 8x42
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-Pr...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I13IO8HB57H5T2
3) Bushnell Natureview 8x40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-Na...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I1DCTKJTPWKWTB
4) Bushnell Spectator 8x40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-17...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I1NJXP563KZMX2
I've settled on a 8x magnification but I'm not sure what lens size would be ideal? I know that the larger they are, the more light they let in, but I just need it to let in enough light and not too much (don't want to be blinded when the sun is out!).
Also, I would prefer them to be light and compact if possible, can anyone tell me if any of the ones I've listed are overly heavy/bulky? It's hard to gauge by the pictures but the Natureview and H2O 8x42 look a tad big, but I don't mind that if they are the better choice.
And please share any other information that you think would be useful
Thanks!
I'm new to the forums and to binoculars in general. I'm looking to buy some for my trip to Costa Rica for spotting wildlife and have narrowed down to a few Bushnell ones that I quite like. I'm a complete newbie to this so I don't know which ones would suit my needs better, I'd be greatfull for some help!
1) Bushnell H2O 8x25
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-H2...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I2309BLDX4DLAD
2) Bushnell H2O 8x42
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-Pr...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I13IO8HB57H5T2
3) Bushnell Natureview 8x40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-Na...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I1DCTKJTPWKWTB
4) Bushnell Spectator 8x40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushnell-17...UTF8&colid=14WPFW6FQYEZ&coliid=I1NJXP563KZMX2
I've settled on a 8x magnification but I'm not sure what lens size would be ideal? I know that the larger they are, the more light they let in, but I just need it to let in enough light and not too much (don't want to be blinded when the sun is out!).
Also, I would prefer them to be light and compact if possible, can anyone tell me if any of the ones I've listed are overly heavy/bulky? It's hard to gauge by the pictures but the Natureview and H2O 8x42 look a tad big, but I don't mind that if they are the better choice.
And please share any other information that you think would be useful
Thanks!