Hello Everyone,
Great forums you have got here, and I learnt a lot reading through various posts. I am a new member, generally interested in wildlife photography (some photos here: www.500px.com/mskumar), and currently looking to add a budget-range 8x42 binocular to my kit for scouting and birding purposes.
Reading through the forums, I see the following seem to be good options in a $100-$300 budget range for an 8x42 size? (I am not looking to increase the budget anymore than $300, and would ideally like to pick the one with the best value for money. )
Athlon Optics Midas ED
Zeiss Terra ED
Nikon Monarch 5
Vanguard Endeavor ED
Vortex Diamondback (is not having ED glass an issue with the Vortex here?)
I am generally looking for a waterproof, reliable, good quality optics binocular. The outdoor stores near me do not have all these options for me to try out, so I thought of posting to this forum and seek advice based on your experience. Could you share what you would pick among these five, and also point to any additional models within this price range that you might recommend? Thanks!
Great forums you have got here, and I learnt a lot reading through various posts. I am a new member, generally interested in wildlife photography (some photos here: www.500px.com/mskumar), and currently looking to add a budget-range 8x42 binocular to my kit for scouting and birding purposes.
Reading through the forums, I see the following seem to be good options in a $100-$300 budget range for an 8x42 size? (I am not looking to increase the budget anymore than $300, and would ideally like to pick the one with the best value for money. )
Athlon Optics Midas ED
Zeiss Terra ED
Nikon Monarch 5
Vanguard Endeavor ED
Vortex Diamondback (is not having ED glass an issue with the Vortex here?)
I am generally looking for a waterproof, reliable, good quality optics binocular. The outdoor stores near me do not have all these options for me to try out, so I thought of posting to this forum and seek advice based on your experience. Could you share what you would pick among these five, and also point to any additional models within this price range that you might recommend? Thanks!
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