Hi all,
I am looking for a pair of binoculars for us to use for general wildlife watching, star gazing, boats etc etc. Most likely to be kept in the car. I would love a brand new pair of Leica or Swarovski and I have looked through them in shops and I am fully aware of what I will be missing, but the purse strings just don't run that far.
So, I have been looking at the other options - mainly good quality, vintage secondhand pairs. One pair that have taken my fancy are the Leitz 10x40 - I really like their styling, the reviews I have read on here (despite making it clear that they won't won't beat the modern optics that are out of my reach) are positive and the build quality is rated as excellent. For me they seem a really option and for around £200/250 I should be able to get a good pair.
But before I part with any money, is there anything else I should really be considering? Is there a cracking pair of vintage or even recent optics that can be had for similar money?
All and any thoughts welcome and appreciated.
James
I am looking for a pair of binoculars for us to use for general wildlife watching, star gazing, boats etc etc. Most likely to be kept in the car. I would love a brand new pair of Leica or Swarovski and I have looked through them in shops and I am fully aware of what I will be missing, but the purse strings just don't run that far.
So, I have been looking at the other options - mainly good quality, vintage secondhand pairs. One pair that have taken my fancy are the Leitz 10x40 - I really like their styling, the reviews I have read on here (despite making it clear that they won't won't beat the modern optics that are out of my reach) are positive and the build quality is rated as excellent. For me they seem a really option and for around £200/250 I should be able to get a good pair.
But before I part with any money, is there anything else I should really be considering? Is there a cracking pair of vintage or even recent optics that can be had for similar money?
All and any thoughts welcome and appreciated.
James