Buying second hand binoculars. Where? (1 Viewer)

Upland said:

Pair of Nikon EDG 7x42 in the classifieds forum posted today

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Yes - and a pair of Swaro’s, but at $800 and $770 USD respectively they are about $300-400 outside my budget. I have $200 on hand from selling a nice pair of Nikon E 8x30 porros, and I would like to escape without spending more than an additional $200 if I can.

mooreorless said:

Tomly if it was me I would check this thread out, long thread. I have a Kenko-Tokina Ultraview EX OP DHII 8x32 binocular that a fellow kindly sold me at a decent price and I like it a lot and I think it might be similar to the other models like the Sightron Blue Sky. Also look at Sightron Blue Sky II 8x32 there is a very long thread on the Sightron Blue Sky II 8x32 there is a Fuji model of what looks a lot like the other two. There is also a very nice equipment review section on Bird Forum as well.
https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=211793

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Thank you for the recommendations, but I’m wanting to find a 7x42 because I specifically want an exit pupil that is much more generous than an 8x30/8x32. I sold my Nikon E 8x30 because I simply felt frustrated by the precise eye position needed to avoid clipping/black outs. I just never found them comfortable enough to become immersed in my viewing.

The Opticron Discovery 7x42 is my most realistic option - but perhaps I’ll be rewarded for some patience and persistence.

Tomly,

If you want a real good 7x42 in your price range then by all means look at the Opticron Discovery WP PC 7x42.

It has a wide 7.8º FOV; (408'@1000yds) and lots of eye relief @ 25mm! I have one and it is a real pleasure to use. No blackouts at all.

I ordered mine from Honey Creek Bill and Beak in Lewistown, PA and got excellent service from Gordon there and from Opticron in North Carolina. The diopter wheel was excessively stiff and I had trouble moving it. I sent it back to Opticron in Huntersville, NC and they fixed it and returned it to me in one week.

Bob

https://telescopes.net/store/meade-7x42-wp-montana-binocular.html

Meade Montana 7x42

My link of the Meade Montana the specifications says 63.2 feet close focus, that is way off.:eek!: I measured 9 ft.

ceasar said:

Tomly,

If you want a real good 7x42 in your price range then by all means look at the Opticron Discovery WP PC 7x42.

It has a wide 7.8º FOV; (408'@1000yds) and lots of eye relief @ 25mm! I have one and it is a real pleasure to use. No blackouts at all.

I ordered mine from Honey Creek Bill and Beak in Lewistown, PA and got excellent service from Gordon there and from Opticron in North Carolina. The diopter wheel was excessively stiff and I had trouble moving it. I sent it back to Opticron in Huntersville, NC and they fixed it and returned it to me in one week.

Bob

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Bob, B&H has the Opticron Discovery WP PC 7x42 for $249
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1396008-REG/opticron_30468_7x42_discovery_wp_pc.html

I would ask them to check out the binocular before they shipped though.