justabirdwatcher
Well-known member
The more I look in this category, the more confused I get. So I thought I'd throw the question out here - what is your preference?
I've been rockin' my little Sightron Blue Sky II 8x32's for about 5 years now, and although I still have much love for the little guys (still unbelievable center sharpness for a $175 optic), I find myself grabbing for my 8x42's more often because of their low-light performance.
But here I am wondering if there isn't something in the $400+/- price range that would be compact and lightweight, with low light performance that beats my Sightrons, and optical quality at least on par with them.
What I'm considering:
Kowa BDII 8x32's
Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32
Vanguard Endeavor II 8x32
Leupold BX-4 Pro guide 8x32
Styrka S7 8x30
Or, just hold out and pay a little more for a used pair of Swaro SLC or CL 8x30's (usually around $600-650 if you can find them).
Any recommendations? Are there binoculars missing from that list that should be on it?
Thanks for your input.
I've been rockin' my little Sightron Blue Sky II 8x32's for about 5 years now, and although I still have much love for the little guys (still unbelievable center sharpness for a $175 optic), I find myself grabbing for my 8x42's more often because of their low-light performance.
But here I am wondering if there isn't something in the $400+/- price range that would be compact and lightweight, with low light performance that beats my Sightrons, and optical quality at least on par with them.
What I'm considering:
Kowa BDII 8x32's
Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32
Vanguard Endeavor II 8x32
Leupold BX-4 Pro guide 8x32
Styrka S7 8x30
Or, just hold out and pay a little more for a used pair of Swaro SLC or CL 8x30's (usually around $600-650 if you can find them).
Any recommendations? Are there binoculars missing from that list that should be on it?
Thanks for your input.
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