What are your recommendations for binos up to 200 dollars US? (1 Viewer)

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BeardedBirder78

New member

• Jun 15, 2012

• #1

Hello,
I wanted to know what all of you would recommed for binos for 150 to 200 dollar range? I have bought some cheaper pairs but returned them because they are poor quality, mostly bushnell h20 series. I'm looking for 7x or 8x power. Thanks a lot, have a good one. Dan


Dan Fairman
Omaha ne
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prattw

Desert Rat

• Jun 16, 2012

• #2

Two that I've personal experience with, decent instruments with reasonable close focus: Leupold Acadia 8 x 42, ca $180; Brunton Echo 845 porroprism, 8 x 45, ca $150. I'm not sure if the Bruntons are currently available.

Will

 

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etudiant

Registered User

Supporter

• Jun 19, 2012

• #3

Nikon's Action Extreme series is optically excellent, robust, nitrogen filled and waterproof, at a very modest price.
They are porro design glasses, thus somewhat bulkier than the more popular but also more costly roof prism designs.
If set on a roof prism glass, the Nikon Monarch series is just about to be modernized, so bargains should be becoming available on the older versions, which are really the bread and butter series for most birders.
The Sightron Blue Sky series has gotten a good deal of praise on Bird Forum and fits in your budget.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/sightron-sii-blue-sky-8x32-binoculars-rubber-armored.html

 

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nmanchester

New member

• Jun 27, 2012

• #4

the vortex diamond backs are pretty nice along with the nikon prostaffs, either one would be pretty good for that price range

 

Sam Brunson

Well-known member

• Jun 28, 2012

• #5

Here are some great ones that I have used and reviewed:

Vortex Crossfires- http://www.twobirdersandbinoculars.com/2012/05/26/gear-review-vortex-crossfire-8x42-binoculars/

Eagle Optics Denali- http://www.twobirdersandbinoculars.com/2012/05/26/gear-review-eagle-optics-denali-8x42-binoculars/

I hope this helps! Both pairs of binoculars are GREAT and I've used both in the field for a good amount of time.

-Sam

 

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Newky

Active member

• Jul 26, 2012

• #6

For that price anything Nikon will do

 

ebwilderae

Well-known member

• Nov 22, 2012

• #7

Curious what you ended up with given how late I am seeing this discussion. I was going to 2nd the vote for the Eagle Optics Denali 8x42. Wife and I both have them and are very happy for the price and quality.