Light pair of bins sought (1 Viewer)

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Andrew Gibson

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• Nov 2, 2009

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I am trying to locate a pair of quality optics that weigh in under 800g. They must also have a wide field of view.
Can any one suggest a pair

 

dalat

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• Nov 2, 2009

• #2

Look for bins with 30-32 mm objectives, eg. 8x32 formate.

 

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Sancho

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• Nov 2, 2009

• #3

Andrew Gibson said:

I am trying to locate a pair of quality optics that weigh in under 800g. They must also have a wide field of view.
Can any one suggest a pair

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Nikon EII 8x30, porro-prism binos, about 350 quid from Clifton Cameras UK (I´ve no connection with them). Alpha-quality optics, panoramic 8.8 degree Field of View, weigh less than 600g. A classic. Not waterproof, but unless you plan swimming with them, hardly matters.

 

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falcondude

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• Nov 2, 2009

• #4

how much is 800gram in oz?

 

Tero

Retired

• Nov 2, 2009

• #5

http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-ounces.htm

 

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Briggz

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• Nov 2, 2009

• #6

Standard or Troy oz?

Just kidding

it is ~ 28 oz

but it is about 25 Troy Oz

 

Howard220

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• Nov 3, 2009

• #7

So if I drive down to Troy, my binoculars will weigh less there? ;-)

 

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Nessus

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• Nov 3, 2009

• #8

Zeiss Conquest or Victory Fl in the 8x30 configuration. Light and great quality.

 

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falcondude

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• Nov 4, 2009

• #9

Briggz said:

Standard or Troy oz?

Just kidding

it is ~ 28 oz

but it is about 25 Troy Oz

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Thanks!

Then, many roof binoculars can fall into that light weight category.

 

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Martin Fagg

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• Nov 5, 2009

• #10

Andrew Gibson said:

I am trying to locate a pair of quality optics that weigh in under 800g. They must also have a wide field of view.
Can any one suggest a pair

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Hi Andrew,
I would say that 800g is heavy. 600g is light I reckon. Opticron Discovery are only 390g! They are at the lower price point though so perhaps aren't what you have in mind when you say "quality optics."
Do you want full size 40/42 mm objectives or would you be happy with 30/32 mm?
Do you wear glasses. If so then eye-relief will likely be an issue.

 

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falcondude

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• Nov 9, 2009

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Martin Fagg said:

Hi Andrew,
I would say that 800g is heavy. 600g is light I reckon. Opticron Discovery are only 390g! They are at the lower price point though so perhaps aren't what you have in mind when you say "quality optics."
Do you want full size 40/42 mm objectives or would you be happy with 30/32 mm?
Do you wear glasses. If so then eye-relief will likely be an issue.

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yes, 28-29oz does not seem to be light by roof standard. Depending on how you plan to your binoculars, maybe consider some of those pocket 8x20/25 binoculars.