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Help with buying new bino 8x (2 Viewers)

M4t1k0

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Slovakia
Hello,

Im looking for upgrade for Vortex DB HD 8x32 - 8x42 as I was not very pleased with the image sharpness and the focus wheel.
Now I use Svbony SV 202 10x42 and 8x42 and was suprised with central sharpness and overall construction, but there is significant chromatic aberation on both of them, more noticeable on 10x42.
So I would try something new that combine sharpness, nice focus wheel without play, less chromatic aberation.
I prefer 8x32 or 8x42 as far as it stay relatively compact and lightweight.
Anybody have experiences with this binos from my list below?
My budget would be 400€.

Svbony SA 205 8x42 - 200€
Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 - 359€
Meopta Meopro Optika 8x42 HD -330€
 
Around that price range maybe Nikon, Zeiss Conquest (offers on old model) or Opticron. I'm sure there are also some very good other models made in China but it seems that the QC is often hit or miss.
 

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