Canuck Bob
Well-known member
Hello from western Canada. I am in the market only for older 7X or 8X Nikon E Criterion models. As luck has it I've found both available with help from a member of another forum. I sure appreciate folks who share so freely on these forums but alternative choices are not required. I'll search until the right pair of Nikon E second gens come along. Besides the price is right for well regarded porro binos.
I'm leaning toward the 7X35 because I have some medical shake, 16mm ER as opposed to 13-14 for 8X, and slighter longer objective for my larger hands. Internet research has been extensive so the binoculars are as understood as a greenhorn can be. Reduced FOV is fine for my needs. Sealed not required because if it is freezing or raining the only thing I look for is my Jeep!
Which of these binoculars would you choose and why if you care to share?
Would you consider a pro service and collimation if the intention is to keep them until death does part (used enough to be compatible first)?
I'm leaning toward the 7X35 because I have some medical shake, 16mm ER as opposed to 13-14 for 8X, and slighter longer objective for my larger hands. Internet research has been extensive so the binoculars are as understood as a greenhorn can be. Reduced FOV is fine for my needs. Sealed not required because if it is freezing or raining the only thing I look for is my Jeep!
Which of these binoculars would you choose and why if you care to share?
Would you consider a pro service and collimation if the intention is to keep them until death does part (used enough to be compatible first)?