I'm reading over a few bin/binocular threads this morning and would like to pose a question?
I would never quibble the "nicety" and "desirability" of a really nice pair of binoculars from either Swarovski or Zeiss. The Zeiss name is, to me at least, legendary in the world of optics. And Swarovski.....well I never knew before landing here on Bird Forum that they made such a thing as binocular, etc. But they are legendary insofar as quality in other fields, so I'll give it to them in optics as well. But......
I know there is no way under the sun I could ever justify dropping $2-$3 thousand US dollars on a pair of either Not in this lifetime. Are they nice? I'm sure, but I just can't.
So, I'm left with the question in mind.....What can a "poor boy/lady" do to afford themselves good capability while still not breaking the bank. I realize this concept means different things to different people when it comes to affordable. But I'd like to hear all levels of affordability "and" still receive a good level of performance.
Let me hear from you? You may influence what I do in this regard down the road.
Thanks!
I would never quibble the "nicety" and "desirability" of a really nice pair of binoculars from either Swarovski or Zeiss. The Zeiss name is, to me at least, legendary in the world of optics. And Swarovski.....well I never knew before landing here on Bird Forum that they made such a thing as binocular, etc. But they are legendary insofar as quality in other fields, so I'll give it to them in optics as well. But......
I know there is no way under the sun I could ever justify dropping $2-$3 thousand US dollars on a pair of either Not in this lifetime. Are they nice? I'm sure, but I just can't.
So, I'm left with the question in mind.....What can a "poor boy/lady" do to afford themselves good capability while still not breaking the bank. I realize this concept means different things to different people when it comes to affordable. But I'd like to hear all levels of affordability "and" still receive a good level of performance.
Let me hear from you? You may influence what I do in this regard down the road.
Thanks!