I am considering a slightly more expensive binocular than in my intial $300 budget to get into something with an aspheric lens. I am considering two models: Minox BD 8.5x42 BR ASPH or Celestron Regal LX 8x42. I can get a good price on both, but the Celestron is $100+ less than the Minox, and closer to my original budget amount. I was going to buy a Nikon Monarch 8x42 but is it worth spending more money ($100-200 more) to get the aspheric lens? Does anyone have either of these binoculars and can tell me what you think of the quality? The Regal and Minox are both 4 oz heavier than the Nikon as well, so that may make a difference in my wanting to carry them around all day. I also wear glasses, so eye relief is important. My other option is to get the lighter Minox 8x32 BR ASPH - less money, less weight, but shorter eye relief.
In the $315-360 range I can get the Minox 8x32 BR ASPH or the Celestron Regal LX 8x42. Does anyone like either of these and wear glasses?
In the $315-360 range I can get the Minox 8x32 BR ASPH or the Celestron Regal LX 8x42. Does anyone like either of these and wear glasses?