I'm looking for my first pair of binoculars and want to keep it under $200. I can't go anywhere to try these in person, but have narrowed it down to the following 8x42's:
Nikon Prostaff 7S
Celestron Nature DX ED
I'm leaning 8x42 but in the same price range have also considered these 8x32 models:
Celestron Trailseeker
Carson VP
Occasionally wear glasses, would use mostly in good light but can see them getting some dusk/evening use as well, would also use them for general landscape views while hiking. Given the various uses I can see pros and cons of both sizes but am very interested to hear more about the quality and usability of the above choices. I've been researching too long but have generally have read that Nikons are great quality but with poor eye and lens caps and a FOV on the narrow side. Being my first pair I don't know how big these issues are, and whether the ED glass puts the Celestron Nature ahead.
Nikon Prostaff 7S
Celestron Nature DX ED
I'm leaning 8x42 but in the same price range have also considered these 8x32 models:
Celestron Trailseeker
Carson VP
Occasionally wear glasses, would use mostly in good light but can see them getting some dusk/evening use as well, would also use them for general landscape views while hiking. Given the various uses I can see pros and cons of both sizes but am very interested to hear more about the quality and usability of the above choices. I've been researching too long but have generally have read that Nikons are great quality but with poor eye and lens caps and a FOV on the narrow side. Being my first pair I don't know how big these issues are, and whether the ED glass puts the Celestron Nature ahead.