patrickbcox
Member
Hello,
I am in the market for a new pair of 8x42 Binoculars. I will be using them around my house to watch the bird feeders and also on some short hikes. I had in mind a budget of around $500 but I could spend more if there is a compelling reason to do so. I don't have a lot of experience with binoculars but I am a hobby photographer and I appreciate quality lenses like Canon L lenses. As far as other attributes...I do like the idea of reasonably close focusing and then regarding FOV, I know it is a factor but I am not sure what the acceptable cutoff should be.
I have done some research but I will hold off on mentioning the models I have been researching.
Finally, I do wear glasses so I would prefer a pair that will work well with glasses.
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your suggestions.
I am in the market for a new pair of 8x42 Binoculars. I will be using them around my house to watch the bird feeders and also on some short hikes. I had in mind a budget of around $500 but I could spend more if there is a compelling reason to do so. I don't have a lot of experience with binoculars but I am a hobby photographer and I appreciate quality lenses like Canon L lenses. As far as other attributes...I do like the idea of reasonably close focusing and then regarding FOV, I know it is a factor but I am not sure what the acceptable cutoff should be.
I have done some research but I will hold off on mentioning the models I have been researching.
Finally, I do wear glasses so I would prefer a pair that will work well with glasses.
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your suggestions.
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