Hi,
I am a newbie on this forum and trying to find my way to buy a good pair of all round binos that will last my lifetime. (42 now, so another 40 years if lucky)
I have the opportunity to buy a set of EL 8.5x42 Mk 1 (2002) for £675.
Optically they are perfect condition, but the outer cover well worn.
Would these be considered good value compared to spending the same on brand new from Hawke/Vortex/Opticron, etc?
Has optics, coatings, ED glass etc moved on significantly since 2002, that makes these newer models the better buy?
I am a newbie on this forum and trying to find my way to buy a good pair of all round binos that will last my lifetime. (42 now, so another 40 years if lucky)
I have the opportunity to buy a set of EL 8.5x42 Mk 1 (2002) for £675.
Optically they are perfect condition, but the outer cover well worn.
Would these be considered good value compared to spending the same on brand new from Hawke/Vortex/Opticron, etc?
Has optics, coatings, ED glass etc moved on significantly since 2002, that makes these newer models the better buy?