wolfbirder
Well-known member
As I am looking at upgrading this year, I would welcome peoples views. People say you pay for what you get, but this is definately not always the case with binoculars.
I am considering the following, and would welcome peoples views who perhaps tried some of them out before deciding...
Avian F series 8 or 10 x 42
Viking GR 8 x 32 or 8 x 45
Minox 8 x 44 BP porro prisms
RSPB High Grade 8 x 42 PC
The RSPB High grade are just under £400 actually, the rest being just under £300. But the RSPB High grade have received excellent reviews - all have actually at some time, but the advantage they have over the other 3 is the 1.25 turn speedy focussing wheel, that helps you get views of that flitting warbler!
I currently have chunky 10 x 45 Viking binoculars that give superb clear views (for the money), but in winter I find focussing very difficult as the wheel becomes stiffer.
Any opinions on the above would be appreciated.
I am considering the following, and would welcome peoples views who perhaps tried some of them out before deciding...
Avian F series 8 or 10 x 42
Viking GR 8 x 32 or 8 x 45
Minox 8 x 44 BP porro prisms
RSPB High Grade 8 x 42 PC
The RSPB High grade are just under £400 actually, the rest being just under £300. But the RSPB High grade have received excellent reviews - all have actually at some time, but the advantage they have over the other 3 is the 1.25 turn speedy focussing wheel, that helps you get views of that flitting warbler!
I currently have chunky 10 x 45 Viking binoculars that give superb clear views (for the money), but in winter I find focussing very difficult as the wheel becomes stiffer.
Any opinions on the above would be appreciated.