Gray C
Grumpy old bugger
This question has probably been asked many times before, but nevertheless here it is again. I am prepared to pay up to £950 for a pair of binoculars and I would like to know which are the best bins available within this price range. I know that this question is difficult to answer because personal preference comes into it, but I would be interested to hear your views as to which are the best overall.
It has been said that the main contenders are Zeiss, Swarovski and Leica, but which?? On the other hand people have mentioned Opticron and Nikon as serious contenders. I intend to try out each pair so the ultimate decision will probably be dictated by my own preference in testing, but I need a bit of guidance towards which ones to put to the test.
To help you answer this, here are a few factors to consider to meet my circumstances.
The bins will be used mainly for birding on short trips, therefore weight is not that critical, as I have a pair of compact Leica 8x20 Ultravids for walking and extended days out.
I am a spectacle wearer, so eye relief, black out etc are important points to consider.
Low light observation is quite important as I expect to use them in the late evenings
I prefer 8x magnification
The badge is not that important, just the overall quality
Close up magnification is not that important
Waterproofness (if that is a real word) is not that important but desirable.
Build quality is important as I expect them to last a lifetime
I look forward to hearing your comments
Regards
Graham
It has been said that the main contenders are Zeiss, Swarovski and Leica, but which?? On the other hand people have mentioned Opticron and Nikon as serious contenders. I intend to try out each pair so the ultimate decision will probably be dictated by my own preference in testing, but I need a bit of guidance towards which ones to put to the test.
To help you answer this, here are a few factors to consider to meet my circumstances.
The bins will be used mainly for birding on short trips, therefore weight is not that critical, as I have a pair of compact Leica 8x20 Ultravids for walking and extended days out.
I am a spectacle wearer, so eye relief, black out etc are important points to consider.
Low light observation is quite important as I expect to use them in the late evenings
I prefer 8x magnification
The badge is not that important, just the overall quality
Close up magnification is not that important
Waterproofness (if that is a real word) is not that important but desirable.
Build quality is important as I expect them to last a lifetime
I look forward to hearing your comments
Regards
Graham