Best Nikon for under $600? (1 Viewer)

[urwethe]

I have not been birdwatching for 20 years but just purchased a vacation home in NY State. What is the best deal for a Nikon(or dare I ask for another brand) for under $600, new or used/reconditioned?

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[ceasar]

I have friends who are very pleased with their Nikon Monarchs. They are roof prisms and can be purchased for under $300.00.

I use, and highly recommend, Nikon's porro prism 8 x 30 E2's, which can be purchased new for about $250.00. Their optics are first class, easily the best porro's you can buy for under $400.00, along with Swift's 8.5 x 44 Audubons, which are much bigger and heavier. You should be able to find the Monarch's and Swift's at any good Birding store. The 8 x 30's may be harder to find to try out. It is rumored they are being discontinued, so get them ASAP if you find you like them.
Cordially,
Bob

 

[Otto McDiesel]

You can also find Nikon LX 8x32 and Nikon SE 8x32 for less than $600. They are excellent binoculars.

 

[urwethe]

Nikon for less than $600

You can also find Nikon LX 8x32 and Nikon SE 8x32 for less than $600. They are excellent binoculars.

Thanks Otto and Caesar! This is exactly in information I needed. When I win the lottery I will buy a set for $1800 !!

- Urwethe :clap:

 

[Sailcat]

Thanks Otto and Caesar! This is exactly in information I needed. When I win the lottery I will buy a set for $1800 !!

- Urwethe :clap:

Nikon 8x30EII binos are excellent and available well under your price limit...if you can find one!