Hi all. After reading through many posts on this site, I recently purchased the Maven B2 9x45. They are fantastic! Thanks for all the lovely info I’ve read about them. As much as I love them, they are quite big so I’m now looking for something easier to carry when I don’t want to bring the B2s. They will primarily be used for birding and will be carried to remote places while mountain biking. Since they’ll be taken mountain biking, a good warranty is important. They’ll also be used backpacking and fly fishing.
Right now I think the Maven B3 8x30 is my top choice. Others I am considering are the Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32, Kowa BD II XD 8x32, and the Zeiss Terra 8x25. I’m intrigued by the Meopta MeoStar and Zeiss Conquest 8x32s, but they are quite a bit pricier.
What do you recommend for something smaller that I won’t be too disappointed with after using the B2s? I’m hoping to spend around $500 or less, but could spend more for the right set. Thanks!
Right now I think the Maven B3 8x30 is my top choice. Others I am considering are the Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32, Kowa BD II XD 8x32, and the Zeiss Terra 8x25. I’m intrigued by the Meopta MeoStar and Zeiss Conquest 8x32s, but they are quite a bit pricier.
What do you recommend for something smaller that I won’t be too disappointed with after using the B2s? I’m hoping to spend around $500 or less, but could spend more for the right set. Thanks!