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New Binocular Bargains Thread (5 Viewers)
- Thread starter Maljunulo
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rdnzl
Not Sure.
Sportsmens Warehouse has the Vortex Vulture HD 15x56 for $349. I bought one. Its great.
gr8fuldoug
Camera Land / Supporting Vendor
Athlon Argos 10x42 Binocular reduced from $199.99 to only $99.99
dwatsonbirder
Well-known member
A couple of affordable used Gitzo tripods in the UK currently, perhaps useful for anyone looking for an upgrade...
www.parkcameras.com
Used Gitzo G1028 MK II Carbon Fibre Mountaineer Tripod | 4*| London Camera Exchange -Colchester
Used Gitzo G1028 MK II Carbon Fibre Mountaineer Tripod | 4* | London Camera Exchange - Colchester | To buy or for more information visit Colchester or call 01206 573444
www.lcegroup.co.uk
Used Gitzo G 525 Tripod | Park Cameras
Buy the Used Gitzo G 525 Tripod at Park Cameras today. Free delivery available!
William Lewis
Wishing birdwatching paid the bills.
Cheers Maljunulo!
How about this - https://rmacleod.co.uk/zeiss-victory-sf-8x42-grey-000101/
Now, on the one hand you could see a brand new sf with full warranty at a significant discount and even better it's in the same grey as the skipper models - if I win the lottery I think a 6x42 dialyt skipper would be pretty much my first purchase.
On the other hand though you have basically a new in box condition old Zeiss sf and not just any sf - this one's the much maligned first generation with the noteworthily (!) shoddy build quality and rainy cloud coloured armour.
It's got the warranty though so its ok right? Well yes but if I bought it I'd want to keep the grey armour which you can pretty much bet they'd change to black if you sent it in for warranty work which would be a shame as I couldn't blur my vision and kid myself i'd bagged myself a skipper!
How about this - https://rmacleod.co.uk/zeiss-victory-sf-8x42-grey-000101/
Now, on the one hand you could see a brand new sf with full warranty at a significant discount and even better it's in the same grey as the skipper models - if I win the lottery I think a 6x42 dialyt skipper would be pretty much my first purchase.
On the other hand though you have basically a new in box condition old Zeiss sf and not just any sf - this one's the much maligned first generation with the noteworthily (!) shoddy build quality and rainy cloud coloured armour.
It's got the warranty though so its ok right? Well yes but if I bought it I'd want to keep the grey armour which you can pretty much bet they'd change to black if you sent it in for warranty work which would be a shame as I couldn't blur my vision and kid myself i'd bagged myself a skipper!
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Some used optics from B&H with good deals and quality manufacturer warranties:
dwatsonbirder
Well-known member
oldfortyfive
Well-known member
Zeiss Terra TL Pocket Binoculars 10x 25mm Green Opened Package
The Zeiss Terra TL Pocket Binoculars are robust, reliable and easy to use. Their state-of-the-art and sleek design makes them not only light but...
www.midwayusa.com
$199
dries1
Member
They are likely collecting dust on the dealers shelves, unlike the popular 8x25. Has there ever been a long standing discount for the 8x25?Zeiss Terra TL Pocket Binoculars 10x 25mm Green Opened Package
The Zeiss Terra TL Pocket Binoculars are robust, reliable and easy to use. Their state-of-the-art and sleek design makes them not only light but...
$199
I haven't seen a long standing discount but the Green 8x25 Terra periodically go on sale for $199. A really good deal IMO.
Mike
iseegeorgesstar
Well-known member
Meopta 8x32 plus on sale at cameralandny for $1,000 until the end of the year. Bhphotovideo which usually has them cheaper than CLNY is at $1,200
B&H has some deals through 12/28 11:59 PM EST
Vanguard 10x42 Endeavor ED II $209.99
Vanguard 8x42 Endeavor ED $149.99
ZEISS 10x25 Terra TL $199.99
dries1
Member
They are also for sale on Cloudy Nights, from a very fair seller for $550
2 days ago I received Vortex Bantam 6,5x32. I just want to say this is a bargains for $100. In some places you can get it for lower price.
Very good sharpness and less than 1 pound.
Compared to my 11 years old Viper HD 6x32 it has slightly narrower field of view(as well apparant and true) and more glare against bright light sources. But I have hard to see a difference in sharpness and brightness.
For 1/5 of the price it is a bargain.
Bantam 6,5x32(I think it is actually 6x) will be my new backpack and travel binocular.
I have hard to find a better recommendation to friends of a cheap binocular of surprisingly high quality, and I have already recommended it to several of my friends.
I have cut and sanded the eyepiece and successfully increased the useable eye relief with 1,5-2mm. Which was enough to give me that perfect open view with eyeglasses, because the eye lens is unnecessary much recessed.
Very good sharpness and less than 1 pound.
Compared to my 11 years old Viper HD 6x32 it has slightly narrower field of view(as well apparant and true) and more glare against bright light sources. But I have hard to see a difference in sharpness and brightness.
For 1/5 of the price it is a bargain.
Bantam 6,5x32(I think it is actually 6x) will be my new backpack and travel binocular.
I have hard to find a better recommendation to friends of a cheap binocular of surprisingly high quality, and I have already recommended it to several of my friends.
I have cut and sanded the eyepiece and successfully increased the useable eye relief with 1,5-2mm. Which was enough to give me that perfect open view with eyeglasses, because the eye lens is unnecessary much recessed.
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iseegeorgesstar
Well-known member
Oldfortyfive mentioned the zeiss 10x25 terra are at midway for $200. Those are presumably made in china. (?)
BH has an open box 10x25 that's made in japan for $260 that's on sale until end of the year.
Not sure if there's an optical difference between the two but midway is obviously cheaper.
BH has an open box 10x25 that's made in japan for $260 that's on sale until end of the year.
Not sure if there's an optical difference between the two but midway is obviously cheaper.
Used Conquest HD 10x42 at a great price on B&H- $559
